# Interactive Content – H5P vs YouTube Sidebar

> Interactive Content – H5P vs YouTube Sidebar compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Interactive Content – H5P comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against YouTube Sidebar.

**Interactive Content – H5P comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against YouTube Sidebar.** Choose Interactive Content – H5P if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose YouTube Sidebar if you care most about download trend.

| | Interactive Content – H5P | YouTube Sidebar |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 40K+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 9.1K ✅ | 64 |
| Download trend | -52.4% | +73% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 61 ✅ | 4 |
| Health score | 70/100 ✅ | 29/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 ✅ | WP 4.2.39 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | May 2014 | Dec 2009 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Interactive Content – H5P or YouTube Sidebar?
Interactive Content – H5P comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against YouTube Sidebar. Choose Interactive Content – H5P if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose YouTube Sidebar if you care most about download trend.

### Is Interactive Content – H5P more popular than YouTube Sidebar?
Interactive Content – H5P is the more popular of the two with 40K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for YouTube Sidebar.

### Can I use Interactive Content – H5P and YouTube Sidebar together?
Both plugins cover video, 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 Interactive Content – H5P 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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