# Best Youtube Widget Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 youtube widget plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Feeds for YouTube (YouTube…, Youtube Videos, YouTube Sidebar.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (203) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Youtube Videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/youtube-videos-widget/) | 40+ | — | Dec 23, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 3 | [YouTube Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/youtube-sidebar/) | 20+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Jun 11, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 4 | [Captain Feed for YouTube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/captain-feed-for-youtube/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 21, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [Simple YT Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-yt-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 25, 2020 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular youtube widget plugin for WordPress?
Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin) is the most popular youtube widget plugin with 100K+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many youtube widget plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “youtube widget” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which youtube widget plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin) has the highest rating at 4.8/5 from 203 reviews.

### Are these youtube widget plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 5 youtube widget plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube-widget/ · Generated 2026-09-29 04:31 UTC by PageForge