Afterverse Elevates Kid-Safe Ads in Mobile Gaming with AppHarbr by GeoEdge Partnership
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on 28th Aug 2025 in
Afterverse, the game studio behind the global hit PK XD, has partnered with ad quality leader AppHarbr to raise the bar for kid-safe advertising across its metaverse. Through real-time ad quality control, the studio proactively blocks malicious, inappropriate, and intrusive ads, ensuring a safer, more seamless experience for players in the P K XD universe.
With over 950 million downloads on the Playstore and 17 million monthly players across key global markets, PK XD is a social playground built on trust. Its standout ratings of 4.7 on Google Play and 4.6 on the App Store reflect an experience where safety fuels performance. Since implementing AppHarbr, Afterverse has gained tighter control over ad quality and achieved a 5%+ lift in ARPU, proving that safer ads drive engagement. AppHarbr delivers this impact through real-time tools such as:
● Intrusive Ad Control: Enforces time limits to eliminate unskippable ads and preserve gameplay flow.
● Content Filtering: Blocks ads with adult, gambling, or other inappropriate content automatically.
● Malvertising Protection: Detects and prevents redirects, scams, and phishing in real time.
“We’ve built PK XD on a foundation of trust. AppHarbr allows us to preserve that trust at scale, ensuring that every ad is as safe and fun as the world we’ve created for our players.” — Joao Paganini, Brand Strategy, Afterverse
The integration complements PK XD’s broader safety measures, from secure chat to active moderation by a dedicated CX team. Ads now meet the same high standards as the game itself.
“Partnering with Afterverse means bringing ad safety to millions of young players globally. We’re proud to support respectful monetization that protects and engages players of all ages.” — Amnon Siev, CEO, AppHarbr
Together, Afterverse and AppHarbr are setting a new benchmark for what responsible monetization looks like in mobile gaming, especially for younger audiences, while ensuring asafe experience for players of all ages.
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