My YouTube Channel vs Playlist Player for YouTube (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Playlist Player for YouTube
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Playlist Player for YouTube has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 13 reviews) while My YouTube Channel leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. My YouTube Channel has accumulated 476K+ total downloads while Playlist Player for YouTube has 68K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | My YouTube Channel | Playlist Player for YouTube | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 39 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 476K+ | ◄ | 68K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.25.2 | 4.8.1 |
Rating Breakdown
My YouTube Channel
Playlist Player for YouTube
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, My YouTube Channel averaged approximately 16 daily downloads while Playlist Player for YouTube averaged 50.
Recent Reviews
My YouTube Channel Reviews
excellent plugin
My YouTube Channel is an excellent plugin. it displays my YouTube channel in a sleek and customizable way. I would recommend it to anyone.
Отличный плагин
Лично мне, не хватает только комментариев видео.
your plugin is awesome!
I’ve searched for a plugin like this one for ages! Thanks a lot Aleksandar!
Playlist Player for YouTube Reviews
Easy to use, works perfectly
I tried WP YouTube Lyte and gave up; it was much more complicated and didn’t look nearly as good
Simple is perfect !
Works great, very light and user-friendly plugin. Thanks to Ciprian for his kindness and the speed of the support !
Was Working Perfectly…
I transferred my site from one host to another, and now nothing I do will get the thumbnails below the video to show up again. None of the code was changed, and it was perfected before, so I’m not su
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