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WordPress vs. Blogger in 2026: Which Platform is Actually Better for AdSense?

 


If you want to monetize your blog in 2026, you’ve likely narrowed your choices down to two giants: WordPress.org (self-hosted) and Google’s Blogger. Both can make you money, but they serve very different types of creators.

At EZ Host Cloud, we help users on both platforms. Here is our honest, 2026 comparison of which one will put more AdSense revenue in your pocket.

1. Ease of Approval

Blogger has a built-in "Earnings" tab. Because Google owns both Blogger and AdSense, the integration is seamless.

  • The 2026 Reality: While Blogger makes it easier to apply, it does not guarantee approval. Google’s 2026 "Low Value Content" filters apply equally to both.

  • Winner: Blogger (for simplicity).

2. Ad Placement & Revenue Optimization


 

This is where the platforms diverge significantly.

  • Blogger: You are limited to specific areas where you can place ads. You can use "Auto Ads," but you have less control over the user experience.

  • WordPress: With plugins like Ad Inserter or Advanced Ads, you can place ads inside specific paragraphs, after images, or even as sticky footers. In 2026, ad density management is key to keeping your INP scores high while maximizing clicks.

  • Winner: WordPress (for high-level earning potential).

3. SEO & Traffic Growth (The AdSense Fuel)

You can't make money without traffic.

  • Blogger: SEO is "built-in" but limited. You can’t install advanced tools like RankMath or Yoast to help you optimize for AI search results.

  • WordPress: You have total control over your schema markup, internal linking structures, and technical SEO. In the 2026 search landscape, these small technical edges are what get you onto page one.

  • Winner: WordPress.

4. Ownership and Risk

  • Blogger: Your site lives on Google’s servers. If they decide your content violates a policy (even by mistake), they can delete your entire blog instantly

  • WordPress: You own your files. When you host with a provider like EZ Host Cloud, you have full control. No one can "turn off" your business without your permission.

  • Winner: WordPress.

⚖️ The Final Verdict: Which should you choose?

        

 Feature

Choose Blogger If...Choose WordPress If...
BudgetYou have $0 to start.You can afford a few dollars for hosting.
Tech SkillsYou want to focus only on writing.You want to build a professional brand.
MonetizationYou just want "some" extra cash.You want to build a full-time income.

My 2026 Recommendation:

If you are testing the waters, start with Blogger. It’s a great way to learn the basics of AdSense. However, if you are serious about EZ Host Cloud or building a long-term business, WordPress on a managed cloud server is the only way to truly scale your revenue and protect your assets.