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Idlen.io vs EthicalAds
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Idlen.io
AI ToolsIdlen is a wait-state ad network with the widest surface in the category — extensions for VS Code, Cursor and Windsurf plus browser extensions for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Gemini — paying a 70% revenue share and reportedly the highest CPMs. It targets ads using your project's dependency files. Launched June 2026 by an anonymous team.
EthicalAds
AI ToolsEthicalAds is a privacy-focused advertising network designed for tech marketers. It utilizes AI-powered contextual targeting to place ads on technical content sites, including documentation and developer blogs. This approach helps advertisers reach a developer audience effectively. The platform prioritizes user experience by offering non-intrusive ads and is approved by Acceptable Ads. EthicalAds provides transparent reporting for both advertisers and publishers, enabling publishers to monetize their technical content. Campaigns are shown on hand-picked publishers, using contextual and geographic targeting.
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At a Glance
Idlen.io
Best For
Developers who want the widest ad surface across IDEs and AI chat assistants and accept dependency-file targeting
Pricing
Free to install; 70% revenue share to developers
Key Features
70% revenue share · Widest surface: VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf + ChatGPT/Claude/Perplexity/Gemini browser extensions · Local dependency-file targeting · $20–42 CPMs
Integrations
VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Chrome, Firefox; ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini
EthicalAds
Best For
product-hunt
Pricing
paid
Key Features
Serves over 35 million developer impressions each month across its network. · Utilizes AI-powered contextual targeting, enhanced in October 2025 with 'Math with Embeddings' using pgvector. · Approved by Acceptable Ads, ensuring non-intrusive ad experiences without user tracking.
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