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Playlist Player for YouTube vs Bg RuTube Embed (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Playlist Player for YouTube

Playlist Player for YouTube

4.8(13)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Playlist Player for YouTube
VS
Bg RuTube Embed

Bg RuTube Embed

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Bg RuTube Embed

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bg RuTube Embed has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Playlist Player for YouTube leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Playlist Player for YouTube has accumulated 68K+ total downloads while Bg RuTube Embed has 9.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Playlist Player for YouTube
►
Bg RuTube Embed5/5
Total Reviews
13Playlist Player for YouTube
◄
Bg RuTube Embed3
Active Installs
2.0K+Playlist Player for YouTube
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Bg RuTube Embed1.0K+
Total Downloads
68K+Playlist Player for YouTube
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Bg RuTube Embed9.2K+
Support Resolution
N/APlaylist Player for YouTube
Bg RuTube EmbedN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPlaylist Player for YouTube
◄
Bg RuTube Embed3 years ago
First Released
2013Playlist Player for YouTube
Bg RuTube Embed2022
Age
13 yearsPlaylist Player for YouTube
Bg RuTube Embed4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Playlist Player for YouTube
Bg RuTube Embed3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Playlist Player for YouTube
Bg RuTube Embed5.3+
Business Model
FreePlaylist Player for YouTube
Bg RuTube EmbedFree
Latest Version
4.8.1Playlist Player for YouTube
Bg RuTube Embed1.6.3

Rating Breakdown

Playlist Player for YouTube

4.8/5(13 reviews)
5
85%
4
8%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%

Bg RuTube Embed

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Playlist Player for YouTube Reviews

by LunaGraphica

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

by sabelya

Simple is perfect !

Works great, very light and user-friendly plugin. Thanks to Ciprian for his kindness and the speed of the support !

by brandonfire

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

Bg RuTube Embed Reviews

by polygrafyst

Супер!

Перепробовал кучу разных плагинов, от простых до навороченных – ни один тех плагинов не делал автоматическую адаптацию для мобильных устройств.Видя что плагин не обновлялся уже 2+ года всё таки решил

by pressport

Работает и просто вставкой URL

Можно ли добавить опцию старта видео не с начала, а с заданного времени?

by svm3009

Работает!

Спасибо авторам данного плагина. Удалось вставить на свою страницу видео с RuTube. Правда только через шорткод. Через URL – чёрный экран плеера.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Playlist Player for YouTube or Bg RuTube Embed more popular?
Playlist Player for YouTube has 2.0K+ active installations while Bg RuTube Embed has 1.0K+. Playlist Player for YouTube is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Playlist Player for YouTube or Bg RuTube Embed?
Playlist Player for YouTube has a 4.8/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Bg RuTube Embed has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Playlist Player for YouTube and Bg RuTube Embed free?
Playlist Player for YouTube is free and Bg RuTube Embed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Playlist Player for YouTube or Bg RuTube Embed?
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?
Playlist Player for YouTube was last updated 3 weeks ago and Bg RuTube Embed was last updated 3 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.