Movie Helper vs YouTube Play Icon (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Movie Helper has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Movie Helper has accumulated 9.6K+ total downloads while YouTube Play Icon has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Movie Helper | YouTube Play Icon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 9.6K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2013 | |
| Age | 5 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.3 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5Movie Helper
YouTube Play Icon5/5
Total Reviews
3Movie Helper
◄YouTube Play Icon1
Active Installs
70Movie Helper
◄YouTube Play Icon10
Total Downloads
9.6K+Movie Helper
◄YouTube Play Icon2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AMovie Helper
YouTube Play IconN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoMovie Helper
◄YouTube Play Icon8 years ago
First Released
2021Movie Helper
YouTube Play Icon2013
Age
5 yearsMovie Helper
YouTube Play Icon13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Movie Helper
YouTube Play Icon3.6.0+
PHP Requires
5.4+Movie Helper
YouTube Play Iconfalse+
Business Model
FreeMovie Helper
YouTube Play IconFree
Latest Version
1.2.3Movie Helper
YouTube Play Icon1.2
Rating Breakdown
Movie Helper
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
YouTube Play Icon
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Movie Helper or YouTube Play Icon more popular?
Movie Helper has 70 active installations while YouTube Play Icon has 10. Movie Helper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Movie Helper or YouTube Play Icon?
Movie Helper has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while YouTube Play Icon has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Movie Helper and YouTube Play Icon free?
Movie Helper is free and YouTube Play Icon is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Movie Helper or YouTube Play Icon?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Movie Helper was last updated 1 year ago and YouTube Play Icon was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.