August 24, 2025 · 3 min read
TOP 10 YouTube Plugins (2026): Extensions to Grow Views and CTR
Vladimir Sivenkov · Official RHEI representative 
Tools that save time, show analytics and help you grow faster
Why You Need YouTube Extensions and How They Help Increase Views
Even if you already work through YouTube Studio, you are missing a lot:
- Detailed competitor analytics
- Faster work with metadata
- Idea generation and A/B tests
- Integration with external tools
Here is a list of Chrome and Firefox extensions I recommend to clients who delegate running their channel or work in growth mode.
1. MADE (RHEI AI Creator OS)
MADE is an AI platform for creating YouTube content that combines tools for generating ideas, thumbnails, clips, subtitles and analytics. Unlike standard browser extensions, MADE works as an “operating system” for production: it helps not only optimize videos but also speeds up the full content creation cycle, from idea to publication.
Used for:
- generating ideas and scripts
- creating thumbnails and packaging
- automating short clips
- speeding up post-production
- analyzing and improving content based on RHEI data
Link: How to get started with Made
2. vidIQ
Analytics, SEO, competitor monitoring
What it gives you:
- Keyword research
- SEO scoring
- Competitors’ publishing frequency
- Trending topics
- Platform: Chrome, freemium
3. TubeBuddy
Automation and optimization
What it gives you:
- A/B testing of thumbnails
- Quick insertion of tags and descriptions
- SEO recommendations
- Platform: Chrome, freemium
4. Keywords Everywhere
Keyword research + trends
What it gives you:
- Traffic by keywords
- YouTube and Google suggestions
- Ad cost for those keywords
- Platform: Chrome/Firefox, partly paid
5. Social Blade
General channel analytics
What it gives you:
- Subscriber and view dynamics
- Estimated income
- Channel comparison
- Platform: Web + plugin
6. Loom
Quick comments for the team
What it gives you:
- Recording explanations and tasks in one click
- Convenient when delegating
- Platform: Chrome, free
7. Notion Web Clipper
Saves ideas and sources
What it gives you:
- Quickly add ideas to your content plan
- Works with any website
- Platform: Chrome, Firefox, free
8. Trello Extension
Integrating tasks with YouTube
What it gives you:
- Quick creation of cards
- Tracking a video’s stages: script → editing → publishing
- Platform: Chrome, free
9. GMass / Mailtrack
If you collect an email list from YouTube
What it gives you:
- Mailings right from Gmail
- Tracking opens and clicks
- Platform: Chrome, there is a free plan
10. ColorZilla
Pick a color from any element
What it gives you:
- Handy when creating thumbnails
- An exact match of the visual style
- Platform: Chrome, Firefox, free
How to Implement These Tools
- Start with Made and vidIQ: they are the foundation.
- Add 1–2 plugins to automate teamwork (for example, Loom or Trello).
- Once a month, review your toolkit: what really helps and what doesn’t.
Want to Delegate Working With Your Channel?
If you feel that running a YouTube channel takes too much of your time and you’d rather focus on your business, take a look at how I work. I help entrepreneurs, experts and teams delegate channel management, with strategy, analytics and growth as the priority.