PocketTube alternatives in 2026

Looking past PocketTube? See what it says about itself, what YTSort does, and what to check before you pick a YouTube playlist tool.

By XP Daily · 2026-10-11

XP Daily is published by the makers of DaysAid, QuickDictate and YTSort, which are compared here alongside other tools.

If you typed "PocketTube alternatives," you likely want to manage YouTube subscriptions or playlists without much fuss. YTSort, made by the team that publishes this site, reorders a YouTube playlist you own by video length. ^[1] This page gives the makers' own descriptions and no outside test of any tool was run.

Option	What it does
PocketTube	Check PocketTube's page for the features and platforms it lists.
Playlist Duration Sorter	Calculator with its own published details ^[2]
Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration	Add-on script listed on Greasyfork, a site for browser scripts, formerly Sort Youtube Watch Later by Duration ^[3]
YTSort	Reorders a YouTube playlist you own by video length, shortest or longest first ^[1], free with the same features in all install options ^[1]
YouTube Playlist Length Sorter	Sorts playlists by duration ^[4]
YT Sorter	Comment thread filters and AI answers with citations ^[5] ^[5]

Other ways to sort YouTube playlists

The options below describe themselves differently, so match what each claims it does to what you want.

Playlist Duration Sorter: playlist calculator

Playlist Duration Sorter says its calculator accepts playlists of up to 5,000 videos. ^[2] It also says its public API allows 60 requests a minute per IP. ^[2]

Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration: reorder script Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration is an add-on script listed on Greasyfork, a site for browser scripts, formerly Sort Youtube Watch Later by Duration. [[f:sort-youtube-playlist-by-duration-b1382774]]

Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration is an add-on script listed on Greasyfork, a site for browser scripts, formerly Sort Youtube Watch Later by Duration. ^[3]

YTSort: reorders a playlist you own by video length

YTSort is made by the team that publishes this site. It is a free tool that runs in your browser and puts a playlist you own in order by video length, shortest or longest first. ^[1] YTSort is free, and all install options include the same features. ^[1]

It sorts the full playlist, not just the videos loaded on screen. ^[1] Before anything changes, it shows the before and after order so you can check it. ^[1] It can also sort only videos within a length range and move the rest to the end. ^[1]

It reorders the videos by sending requests to YouTube's own system through your existing YouTube session, so you do not need to drag or scroll them yourself. ^[1] After sorting, it reads the playlist back from YouTube and re-applies any moves that did not stick. ^[1]

There are three ways to get it. ^[1] A saved browser link is a bookmark you click to start the tool. ^[1] The script version works with a script add-on such as Tampermonkey, Violentmonkey or Greasemonkey installed in your browser. ^[1] The Chrome Web Store extension is added to Chrome or Edge from the store. ^[1] Once it runs, its panel follows YouTube's light or dark theme automatically. ^[1] The extension needs Chrome or Edge. ^[1]

It shows total, average, shortest and longest video duration for the playlist. ^[1] It exports position, title, duration and URL of every video to a CSV file. ^[1]

YouTube Playlist Length Sorter: sorts by duration YouTube Playlist Length Sorter says it can sort playlists by duration. [[f:youtube-playlist-length-sorter-ded10a89]]

YouTube Playlist Length Sorter says it can sort playlists by duration. ^[4] Check its page for any save limits.

YT Sorter: YouTube comment filters and answers

YT Sorter offers comment features, including filters for narrowing a YouTube comment thread and AI answers about comments with citations that jump to the exact comment. ^[5] ^[5]

How to pick the right PocketTube alternative

Start with what you want done.

If you want a playlist put in order by video length, YTSort reorders a YouTube playlist you own, shortest or longest first, over the full playlist. ^[1] ^[1]

If you want a choice of how to install it, YTSort comes as a saved browser link, a script, or a Chrome Web Store extension. ^[1] The script version works in any browser, including Firefox, with an add-on that runs scripts installed, such as Tampermonkey, Violentmonkey or Greasemonkey. ^[1] The extension needs Chrome or Edge. ^[1]

If you want to see the new order before it is applied, YTSort shows the before and after order. ^[1] If you only care about short videos, it can sort within a length range and move the rest to the end. ^[1] If you want a record of the list, it exports every video to a CSV file. ^[1]

Things to check before you choose: which browser you use, whether you are happy to add a script manager, whether the playlist is one you own, whether the tool shows a preview, and how it handles a very long playlist. For tools with published limits or extra features, check their own pages for details.

Frequently asked questions

What is PocketTube?

Check PocketTube's own page for its listed features and supported platforms.

Which browsers does PocketTube work on?

Check PocketTube's own page for its listed supported platforms.

Can YTSort sort a YouTube playlist by video length?

YTSort is made by the team that publishes this site. It reorders a YouTube playlist you own by video length, shortest or longest first, over the full playlist, and shows the before and after order before applying. ^[1] ^[1] ^[1] It is free, and all install options include the same features. ^[1]

Can you preview a YouTube playlist sort before it changes anything?

YTSort shows the before and after order so you can check it before applying. ^[1] If the new order is not right, it can sort only videos within a length range and move the rest to the end. ^[1] No fact on this page says whether PocketTube, Playlist Duration Sorter, Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration or YouTube Playlist Length Sorter shows a preview, so look for that on each tool's page before installing.

How to install YTSort without a script manager?

YTSort comes in three ways: a saved browser link that starts it, a script, or a Chrome Web Store extension. ^[1] The extension needs Chrome or Edge, and the script version works in any browser, including Firefox, with an add-on that runs scripts installed, such as Tampermonkey, Violentmonkey or Greasemonkey. ^[1] The sources do not say which route needs no script add-on, so check before installing.

YTSort is free; all install options include the same features. ^[1]

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