YouTube Comments
This plugin finds YouTube links in post content and imports the video comments. Users may also post comments to the video after signing into YouTube.
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YouTube Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where YouTube Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| >100 | |
| video | >100 |
| video comments | >100 |
| youtube | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 from 5 reviews
About YouTube Comments
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
This plugin finds YouTube links in post content and imports the video comments.
Users may also post comments to the video after signing into YouTube.
Installation
- Upload the
youtube-commentsdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Edit the settings using the link in the dashboard settings menu.
- Sign up for a Google developer account to enable comment posting.
- Use the shortcode “[youtube-comments]” to select certain posts or pages.
Changelog
No upgrade notices.
1.0.0
- First release
1.1.0
- Added support for “Automatic YouTube Video Posts” plugin.
- Fixed bug in comment display.
- Updated the readme.
1.2.0
- Added support for “deTube” premium theme.
- Added setting for URL custom fields.
- Updated the readme.
1.2.1
- Fixed bug in user profile loader.
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FAQ
YouTube Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is YouTube Comments free?
Yes. YouTube Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is YouTube Comments safe to use in 2026?
YouTube Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use YouTube Comments?
YouTube Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,721 times since it launched in July 2013. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does YouTube Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
YouTube Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was YouTube Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on November 14, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes YouTube Comments?
YouTube Comments is developed and maintained by sydcode.
What are the best alternatives to YouTube Comments?
The most popular alternatives to YouTube Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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