YT Sorter is a Chrome extension that can be installed for free. Its page lists 9+ filters for narrowing a YouTube comment thread. Its AI answers questions about comments with citations that jump to the exact comment. Check its own page for features and limits, since this page lists no more than that.

YT Sorter alternatives in 2026

Looking past YT Sorter? See what it says about itself, what YTSort does, and what to compare when choosing a playlist sorter.

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Looking past YT Sorter? See what it says about itself, what YTSort does, and what to check before you pick a comment or playlist sorter.

YT Sorter can be installed for free as a Chrome extension. ^[1] YTSort is another option. It is a free tool that puts a playlist you own in order by video length, shortest or longest first. ^[2] Before anything changes, it shows the before and after order so you can check it. ^[2]

| Option | What it does | | |---|---|---| | YT Sorter | Chrome extension that can be installed for free ^[1] | | | Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration | Add-on script listed on Greasyfork, a site for browser scripts, formerly Sort Youtube Watch Later by Duration ^[3] | | | Playlist Duration Sorter | A free web calculator for playlists of up to 5,000 videos, comparing up to five at once ^[4] ^[4] | | | Sortlee (YouTube Playlist Length Sorter) | Sorts playlists by duration and organizes music with 19+ sorting options ^[5] ^[5] | | | YTSort | Reorders a YouTube playlist you own by video length, shortest or longest first ^[2] | |

Option	What it does	Cost
YT Sorter	Chrome extension with 9+ filters for YouTube comment threads, and AI that drafts replies ^[1] ^[1]	The Chrome extension can be installed for free ^[1]
Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration	Browser script listed on Greasyfork under the name Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration ^[3]	Not published
Playlist Duration Sorter	A web calculator for playlists of up to 5,000 videos, comparing up to five at once ^[4] ^[4]	Free, with no account and no paywall ^[4]
Sortlee	Sorts playlists by duration and organizes music with 19+ sorting options ^[5] ^[5]	Not published
YTSort	Reorders a YouTube playlist you own by video length, shortest or longest first ^[2]	Free; all install options include the same features ^[2]

Other options to compare with YT Sorter

YT Sorter is a Chrome extension that can be installed for free. ^[1] Its page lists 9+ filters for narrowing a YouTube comment thread. ^[1] Its AI can answer questions about comments with citations that jump to the exact comment. ^[1]

It includes built-in features such as Reddit mode, a two-column layout, advanced search, and data export. ^[1]

This page has no more facts on it, so check its own page for anything else.

Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration: a browser script listed on Greasyfork

Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration is listed as a Greasyfork plugin, and its page says it was formerly called Sort Youtube Watch Later by Duration. ^[3] The author says their own setup is ViolentMonkey, a browser add-on that runs scripts, in Chromium (the base of Chrome and Edge) and Firefox. ^[3] The repository carries a GPL-2.0 licence. ^[3]

Playlist Duration Sorter: a web calculator for large playlists

The study planner turns minutes per day and chosen study days into dated sessions that can be added to a calendar. ^[4]

Sortlee: a sorter for owned and followed playlists

It can restore playlists to a backed-up version. ^[5] The page lists a limit of one playlist save every 24 hours. ^[5] The page also lists a limit of five saves every 24 hours. ^[5] The page lists unlimited saves as a feature. ^[5]

YTSort: reorders a playlist you own by video length

YTSort is made by the team that publishes this site. It is a free browser tool that reorders a YouTube playlist you own by video length, shortest or longest first. ^[2] YTSort is free, and all install options include the same features. ^[2]

It sorts the full playlist, not just the videos loaded on screen. ^[2] Before anything changes, it shows the before and after order so you can check it. ^[2] It can also sort only videos within a length range and move the rest to the end. ^[2]

Reorders the videos by sending changes to YouTube, with no dragging or scrolling. ^[2] After sorting, it reads the playlist back from YouTube and reapplies any moves that did not stick. ^[2] If its usual fast method is ever unavailable, it switches to drag-and-drop automatically. ^[2]

There are three ways to get it. ^[2] A saved browser link is a bookmark you click to start the tool. ^[2] The script version works with a script add-on such as Tampermonkey, Violentmonkey or Greasemonkey installed in your browser. ^[2] You can get it as a bookmark, a browser script, or a Chrome Web Store extension. ^[2] Once it runs, its panel follows YouTube's light or dark theme automatically. ^[2] The extension needs Chrome or Edge. ^[2] The script version works in any browser, including Firefox, with an add-on that runs scripts installed, such as Tampermonkey, Violentmonkey or Greasemonkey. ^[2]

It shows total, average, shortest and longest video duration for the playlist. ^[2] It exports position, title, duration and URL of every video to a CSV file. ^[2] It is free, open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence. ^[2]

How to pick the right YT Sorter alternative

Start with what you actually need to do. YT Sorter has 9+ filters for comment threads, and its AI answers questions with citations that jump to the exact comment. ^[1] ^[1] If your goal is sorting or measuring a playlist by video length, compare the playlist options on this page.

If you want to reorder a playlist you own by video length, YTSort does that and sorts the full playlist, not just the videos on screen. ^[2] ^[2]

If you want to plan study time, Playlist Duration Sorter turns minutes a day and chosen study days into sessions you can add to your calendar. ^[4]

If you already use a script add-on such as ViolentMonkey, the author of Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration says their own setup is ViolentMonkey in Chromium (the base of Chrome and Edge) and Firefox. ^[3]

If you want a choice of how to get it, YTSort comes as a saved browser link, a script, or a Chrome Web Store extension. ^[2] The extension needs Chrome or Edge. ^[2]

If you want to see the new order before it is applied, YTSort shows the before and after order. ^[2] If you only care about short videos, it can sort within a length range and move the rest to the end. ^[2] If you want a record of the list, YTSort exports it to a CSV file. ^[2]

If you want to restore a playlist, Sortlee can restore playlists to a backed-up version. ^[5]

Things to check before you choose: do you need comment analysis or playlist sorting, which browser you use, are you happy to add a script manager, is the playlist one you own, does the tool show a preview, and how does it handle a very long playlist.

Sortlee lists one save every 24 hours, five every 24 hours, and unlimited saves, so check which limit the page shows for you. ^[5] ^[5] ^[5]

Frequently asked questions

What is YT Sorter?

YT Sorter is a Chrome extension that can be installed for free. ^[1] Its page lists 9+ filters for narrowing a YouTube comment thread. ^[1] Its AI answers questions about comments with citations that jump to the exact comment. ^[1] Check its own page for features and limits, since this page lists no more than that.

Does YT Sorter sort playlists?

YT Sorter has 9+ filters for narrowing a YouTube comment thread. ^[1] If you need to sort a playlist by video length, YTSort reorders a YouTube playlist you own, shortest or longest first. ^[2]

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. ^[2] The extension needs Chrome or Edge. ^[2] The script version works in any browser, including Firefox, with Tampermonkey, Violentmonkey or Greasemonkey installed. ^[2] The sources do not say which route needs no script add-on, so check before installing.

Can you preview a YouTube playlist sort before it changes?

YTSort shows the before and after order so you can check it before applying. ^[2] The sources on this page do not say whether Sort YouTube Playlist by Duration or Sortlee shows a preview, so check their own pages before you install.

Is Playlist Duration Sorter free for large playlists?

Playlist Duration Sorter has a study planner that turns minutes a day and chosen study days into dated sessions that can be added to a calendar. ^[4] The sources on this page do not say whether it costs anything or how large a playlist it handles, so check the site before you choose.

YTSort is free; all install options include the same features. ^[2]

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