# YouTube Sidebar

> YouTube Sidebar has 20+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** YouTube Sidebar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 20,354
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+73% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WebTechGlobal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webtechglobal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/youtube-sidebar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 575 |
| [videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/videos/) | #27 | 74 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 377 |
| [YouTube Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube-sidebar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [youtube widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube-widget/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| video | >100 | 7,466 |
| videos | >100 | 7,466 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,226 |
| YouTube Sidebar | >100 | 1,168 |
| youtube widget | >100 | 2,090 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (343) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Interactive Content – H5P](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/h5p/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (61) | Jul 30, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced WordPress Backgrounds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-backgrounds/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (44) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [WP YouTube Lyte](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-youtube-lyte/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (206) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-video-player/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (57) | Aug 23, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-responsive-video-embedder/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (169) | Aug 5, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [HTML5 Video Player – embed fast, responsive videos with ease](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-video-player/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Sep 16, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [VOD Infomaniak](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vod-infomaniak/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (4) | Mar 20, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [bunny.net – WordPress CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bunnycdn/) | 10K+ | 3/5 (22) | Aug 19, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [WP101 Video Tutorial Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp101/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (11) | Dec 6, 2024 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube Sidebar free?
Yes. YouTube Sidebar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is YouTube Sidebar safe to use in 2026?
YouTube Sidebar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use YouTube Sidebar?
YouTube Sidebar is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,354 times since it launched in December 2009. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does YouTube Sidebar work with WordPress 7.1?
YouTube Sidebar is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was YouTube Sidebar last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.0, was released on June 11, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes YouTube Sidebar?
YouTube Sidebar is developed and maintained by WebTechGlobal.

### What are the best alternatives to YouTube Sidebar?
The most popular alternatives to YouTube Sidebar are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Interactive Content – H5P (40K+ installs) and Advanced WordPress Backgrou… (30K+ installs).


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