--- {"title": "PocketTube alternatives in 2026", "description": "Looking past PocketTube? See what it says about itself, what YTSort does, and what to check before you pick a YouTube playlist tool.", "url": "https://xpdaily.com/pockettube-alternatives/", "date": "2026-10-11"} --- Looking past PocketTube? See what it says about itself, what YTSort does, and what to check before you pick a YouTube playlist tool. 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] - [Visit YTSort](/go/start-ytsort) ## Sources [^1]: YTSort's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start-ytsort) [^2]: Playlist Duration Sorter, playlistduration.com, read 2026-10-09 (https://www.playlistduration.com) [^3]: Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration, github.com/KohGeek/SortYoutubePlaylistByDuration, read 2026-10-07 (https://github.com/KohGeek/SortYoutubePlaylistByDuration) [^4]: YouTube Playlist Length Sorter, sortplaylist.com, read 2026-10-09 (https://sortplaylist.com) [^5]: YT Sorter, ytsorter.com, read 2026-10-09 (https://ytsorter.com)