Whitelist-Based YouTube Parental Control
Approve trusted channels. Block keywords. AI enforces your guardrails. Your kids watch safely, you stop worrying.
You Know YouTube Has Great Educational Content. But Three Clicks Later...
What YouTube recommends next
YouTube's algorithm optimizes for watch time, not education. Even good starting points lead to questionable content within minutes.
Set Up Parental Controls on YouTube in 3 Steps
Pick your channels, install the app, walk away. We handle the rest.
Select content categories like Science, Math, or History. Add specific channel exceptions if needed. That's it.
AI enforces category rules in 5-8 seconds, blocking everything else. Syncs instantly across all devices.
Kids browse YouTube freely but only watch approved content. Over 2-3 months, YouTube learns and recommends better educational videos naturally.
3 minutes to set up. No credit card required.
YouTube parental controls that kids can't outsmart
Set your rules once. Walk away. It just works.
YouTube Parental Control App vs YouTube Kids
YoutubeKids has been built and designed for toddlers. It is not built for middle schoolers. 8-15 year olds focus on education and learning, not just entertainment.
| Feature | YouTube Kids | WhitelistVideo |
|---|---|---|
| Age range | 3-8 years (toddlers) | 8-15 years (learners) |
| Content type | Entertainment focus | Educational focus |
| Parent control | Limited categories | Approve channels |
| Algorithm training | None | Trains YouTube over time |
| Bypassing | Easy to switch to main YouTube | Desktop-level enforcement |
| Educational value | Mixed quality | Parent-curated quality |
YouTube Kids is fine for little kids. But if your 10-year-old needs Khan Academy, not Peppa Pig, you need something else.
Free tier available. No credit card required.
Get 1-2 hours back every week. For 19¢ a day.
That's 52-104 hours a year you're not policing YouTube.
Cancel anytime. No contracts, no hassle.
Early adopter rates. Prices may increase as we add features.
billed $149.90/year
Let AI be the helicopter parent. So you don't have to be.
billed $69.90/year
What's their attention worth to you?
forever free
For context: Netflix costs $18/mo, YouTube Premium costs $14/mo, Spotify costs $12/mo — and none of them protect your kids.
How WhitelistVideo Compares
See how we stack up against other YouTube safety solutions
Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | WhitelistVideo | YouTube Kids | Family Link | Restricted Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel-Level Control | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Cannot Be Bypassed | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Until age 13 | ✗ No |
| Educational Content Access | ✓ Full | ⚠ Limited | ⚠ Broad filter | ⚠ Over-blocks |
| Target Age Range | 8-15 | 3-8 | 0-13 | All ages |
| Cost | $0-$14.99/mo | Free | Free | Free |
See why parents choose WhitelistVideo
Try it freeDon't take our word for it
“I was spending 3 hours every week researching which channels were safe. Now I approve once, and WhitelistVideo enforces it forever. Setup took 3 minutes. Life-changing.”
Sarah M.
Mom of 2
Kids: 8 & 11
Rated 4.8/5 by our closed Alpha users
What the first few weeks actually look like
Real parents, real timelines
Setup Experience
"Setup took literally 3 minutes. Added Khan Academy, CrashCourse, and a few coding channels. My 10-year-old didn't even notice the change at first—YouTube looked the same, just safer."
Carlos T.
Alpha tester parent
Kids Adjusting
"By the second week, my daughter stopped asking 'Can I watch this?' She knew her boundaries and was discovering amazing science content within the approved channels. No arguments, no negotiations."
Sophie L.
Alpha tester parent
Algorithm Improving
"This is when the magic happened. YouTube's suggestions started changing. Instead of random toy reviews, it was suggesting more educational content—all within our approved list. The algorithm was actually learning!"
Sarah M.
Alpha tester parent
Transformation Complete
"Two months in, it's like we have a completely different YouTube. My son's homepage is full of quality educational content. He's learning Python, discovering physics concepts, and loving it. The algorithm now works FOR us, not against us."
David R.
Alpha tester parent
Give it 3 weeks. You'll notice YouTube's homepage looks completely different.
Parents tell us by month 2, their kids' recommendations actually make sense.
Begin your 7-day free trial
Last Updated: 2025-12-05
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