# Advanced WordPress Backgr… vs YouTube Sidebar

> Advanced WordPress Backgr… vs YouTube Sidebar compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Advanced WordPress Backgrou… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against YouTube Sidebar.

**Advanced WordPress Backgrou… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against YouTube Sidebar.** Choose Advanced WordPress Backgrou… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose YouTube Sidebar if you care most about download trend.

| | Advanced WordPress Backgrounds | YouTube Sidebar |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30K+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 7.9K ✅ | 64 |
| Download trend | -47.4% | +73% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 44 ✅ | 4 |
| Health score | 90/100 ✅ | 29/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 ✅ | WP 4.2.39 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Jul 2017 | Dec 2009 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Advanced WordPress Backgrou… or YouTube Sidebar?
Advanced WordPress Backgrou… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against YouTube Sidebar. Choose Advanced WordPress Backgrou… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose YouTube Sidebar if you care most about download trend.

### Is Advanced WordPress Backgrou… more popular than YouTube Sidebar?
Advanced WordPress Backgrou… is the more popular of the two with 30K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for YouTube Sidebar.

### Can I use Advanced WordPress Backgrou… and YouTube Sidebar together?
Both plugins cover video and youtube, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Advanced WordPress Backgrou… and YouTube Sidebar free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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