YouList – YouTube playlist shortcode
v1.0.6by Birgir Erlendsson (birgire) · updated 13 years ago
A simple shortcode to embed playlists or handpicked videos in a single YouTube™ player.
- Rank
- #11,228
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 266
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.7K
- 21,718 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
YouList at a glance
YouList is a WordPress plugin by Birgir Erlendsson (birgire) with 200+ active installs, the #11,228 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0.6 came out on Jan 24, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 16 plugins tagged “youtube playlist”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | YouList |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 266 · -5.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 263 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 262 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 263 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 263 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 266 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 263 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 265 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 282 |
Rank over time
#11,228 · up 59 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,228 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,235 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,229 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,210 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,259 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,331 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,359 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,313 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,324 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,239 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,316 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,298 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,287 |
Growth %
Average -0.49% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.03% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 16, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 24, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about YouList
How many websites use YouList?
YouList is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,228 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has YouList been downloaded?
21,718 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was YouList last updated?
Version 1.0.6 came out on Jan 24, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is YouList compatible with the latest WordPress?
YouList’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is YouList still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does YouList have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to YouList?
The plugins most like YouList, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), Embed YouTube Block (6K+) and My YouTube Channel (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 266 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 21.7K |
| Author | Birgir Erlendsson (birgire) |
| First released | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 24, 2013 |
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