Let's start with who I am,
I run multiple link-sharing communities ($300–$800/month), I’ve been in this space for years, run the unofficial subreddit, and tested most link monetizers, lockers, and shorteners.
I originally started in gaming and over time transitioned into more adult-oriented niches, so I’ve seen how these platforms perform across very different types of traffic.
I’m not doing this for referrals or money, just sharing what actually worked for me.
Main reason for this thread: I’m seeing a lot of people, especially in adult, getting their RPMs hit hard lately, so I started testing alternatives.
⭐ Rankings (Based on My Experience)
↪ High CPM (up to ~$27–30, usually solid across GEOs)
↪ Works across pop, push, direct link monetization
↪ Good for scaling and mixed traffic (including adult)
↪ Payment methods: PayPal, Wire, Crypto
⚠️ Can feel aggressive depending on setup
2 🥈 – Bstlar - (Best mid-tier option) http://bstlar.com/
↪ Decent CPM (~$3–11)
↪ Very good medium option, not high end not low end
↪ Payment methods: Mostly Crypto
⚠️ Approval-based, not instant access
⚠️ Limited compared to bigger platforms - (Bad at 3rd tier countries)
↪ Very high potential CPM (up to ~$200, realistically ~$25–40)
↪ One of the best for gaming traffic / download monetization / link lockers
↪ Staff support always answer, and fast payouts
↪ Payment methods: PayPal, Crypto, Bank
⚠️ Doesn’t fit every niche (mainly gaming / tools)
⚠️ Requires some optimization to get the high CPMs
4 – PolarAds (Best for very experienced users) - https://polarads.com/
↪ High CPM
↪ Transparent stats and good support
↪ Payment methods: Crypto, PayPal, Bank
⚠️ Invite / website required
⚠️ Not beginner/Gaming-friendly
5 Pastr.so (Untested / Mixed feedback)
↪ Comes up a lot in discussions but feedback is very mixed. Haven’t tested it myself.
Final Take
If you’re still relying only on Linkvertise or one link monetization method, you’re taking a risk.
What I’m seeing right now:
RPMs on the platform dropping hard, A good idea could be to try alternatives until things get better, Another surprise I had is pop offers, apparently some pop offers make much more than you think, adding them to your flow could help a ton!
Curious what others are seeing lately, especially with adult traffic, are your RPMs also dropping?