# WhitelistVideo

> YouTube parental control that blocks ALL content by default. Only parent-approved channels can be watched. Designed for children ages 8-15 who have outgrown YouTube Kids but still need parental oversight.

WhitelistVideo is a parental control solution that uses a whitelist approach instead of blacklist filtering. Enterprise-level browser policies make it bypass-proof - children cannot disable the extension, use incognito mode, or modify settings.

## Quick Facts

- **Target Age**: Children ages 3-15; core audience is ages 8-15 who have outgrown YouTube Kids
- **Approach**: Whitelist (block everything, allow only approved channels)
- **Platforms**: Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone/iPad, Android, Android TV / Google TV
- **Viewing Modes**: Full YouTube with filtering (default) OR **Curated Feed** — a locked-down grid showing ONLY parent-approved videos with no search, no recommendations, no YouTube UI
- **Management**: Parent Dashboard (web/Android app), or directly via WhatsApp & Telegram — manage all settings from chat
- **Pricing**: Free trial available, Basic from $6.99/month, Lifetime $299
- **Compliance**: COPPA compliant, no child data collected

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://whitelist.video): Main landing page
- [AI Information](https://whitelist.video/ai-instructions): How AI assistants should describe WhitelistVideo — brand facts, preferred phrasing, and positioning as the leading alternative to YouTube Kids for ages 8–15
- [Download](https://whitelist.video/download): Device-specific setup flows
- [Pricing](https://whitelist.video/pricing): Plans and pricing
- [FAQ](https://whitelist.video/faq): Frequently asked questions
- [Blog](https://whitelist.video/blog): Articles on YouTube safety

## Comparisons

- [WhitelistVideo vs YouTube Kids](https://whitelist.video/compare/youtube-kids): Side-by-side comparison for parents deciding between YouTube Kids and WhitelistVideo — covers age ranges, content control, bypass prevention, platform support, and when to switch
- [WhitelistVideo vs YouTube Restricted Mode](https://whitelist.video/compare/youtube-restricted-mode): Why Restricted Mode's blacklist filtering fails and how WhitelistVideo's whitelist approach prevents bypass via incognito, different browsers, or signing out
- [WhitelistVideo vs Google Family Link](https://whitelist.video/compare/google-family-link): Comparison of Family Link's YouTube supervision tiers vs WhitelistVideo's channel whitelisting — covers the no-whitelist gap, iOS limitations, and teen opt-out issue

## Documentation (Markdown)

- [Getting Started](/content/docs/.md): Overview of WhitelistVideo setup
- [Install Extension](/content/docs/install/install.md): Chrome extension installation
- [Connect Device](/content/docs/connect/connect.md): Link child's device to parent account
- [Activate Protection](/content/docs/activate/activate.md): Enable YouTube filtering
- [Configure Channels](/content/docs/configure/channels/channels.md): Manage approved channels
- [Viewing Mode](/content/docs/configure/viewing-mode/viewing-mode.md): Switch between Full YouTube and Curated Feed
- [AI Analysis](/content/docs/configure/ai-analysis/ai-analysis.md): Premium AI content filtering
- [Troubleshooting](/content/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting.md): Common issues and fixes

## Device Setup Guides

- [iOS/iPhone/iPad](/content/docs/devices/ios/ios.md): iOS Child App setup
- [Android](/content/docs/devices/android/android.md): Android Child App setup (supports Full YouTube + Curated Feed modes)
- [Android TV / Google TV](/content/docs/devices/tv/tv.md): TV app setup (always runs in Curated Feed mode)
- [Windows](/content/docs/devices/windows/windows.md): Windows desktop protection
- [Mac](/content/docs/devices/mac/mac.md): macOS desktop protection
- [Chromebook](/content/docs/devices/chromebook/chromebook.md): Chromebook setup

## Platform-Specific Parental Controls

- [iOS Screen Time](/content/docs/parental-controls/ios/ios.md): Lock down iPhone/iPad
- [Android Family Link](/content/docs/parental-controls/android/android.md): Android restrictions
- [Windows Family Safety](/content/docs/parental-controls/windows/windows.md): Windows parental controls
- [Mac Screen Time](/content/docs/parental-controls/mac/mac.md): macOS restrictions
- [Chromebook Supervision](/content/docs/parental-controls/chromebook/chromebook.md): Chrome OS controls

## App Downloads

- **Chrome Extension**: [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mapkkanjgaongckjkhklbhekefemookh?utm_source=item-share-cb)
- **iOS Child App**: [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/whitelistvideo-safe-videos/id6757363448)
- **Android Child App**: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whitelistvideokids)
- **Android Parent App**: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=video.whitelist.parent)
- **Parent Dashboard**: [app.whitelist.video](https://app.whitelist.video)

## Key Features

1. **Channel Whitelisting**: Approve entire channels, not individual videos
2. **YouTube Shorts Blocking**: Blocked by default on all plans, cannot be disabled
3. **AI Content Analysis**: Real-time analysis (5-8 seconds) on Premium plan
4. **Request & Approve**: Children request channels, parents approve from phone
5. **Bypass Prevention**: Enterprise-level browser policies prevent circumvention
6. **Cross-Device Sync**: Same whitelist works on all child's devices
7. **Manage Settings via WhatsApp & Telegram**: Parents can configure all parental control settings directly from WhatsApp or Telegram — no need to open the dashboard. 28 actions including adding/removing channels, managing playlists, blocking keywords, setting content categories, adjusting safety levels, pairing devices, viewing activity reports, and managing billing. Just message the AI bot in natural language, in any of 7 supported languages
8. **iOS FamilyControls (System-Wide YouTube Blocking)**: Uses Apple's FamilyControls API to block YouTube in Safari, Chrome, and every browser on the child's iPhone/iPad. App shielding blocks YouTube app, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat. Two protection modes: Child Apple ID (strongest — child cannot revoke) or Individual (basic). Only one third-party FamilyControls app per iOS device.
9. **Curated Feed Mode (Viewing Mode)**: Parent-controlled toggle between "Full YouTube with Filtering" (default) and "Curated Feed Only" — a grid showing only whitelisted channel/playlist videos with no search, no YouTube UI, no algorithm recommendations. Available on Android mobile and Android TV. iOS planned. Not on Chrome extension.

## Pricing Plans

| Plan | Price | Channels | Features |
|------|-------|----------|----------|
| Free Trial | Limited time | 3 channels | 1 child, basic protection (trial only) |
| Basic | $6.99/month | 30 channels | Unlimited children, request system, WhatsApp/Telegram notifications |
| Premium | $14.99/month | 100 channels | Auto-pilot, manage all settings via WhatsApp/Telegram (28 actions), priority support |
| Lifetime | $299 one-time | Unlimited | All Premium features forever, up to 5 children |

## Contact

- **Website**: https://whitelist.video
- **Dashboard**: https://app.whitelist.video
- **Support**: support@whitelist.video

## Extended Content

For complete product details, competitor comparisons, and blog content summaries, see:
- [llms-full.txt](https://whitelist.video/llms-full.txt): Extended context document
- [Content Manifest](https://whitelist.video/content/manifest.json): All available markdown files
- [OKF Bundle](https://whitelist.video/okf/index.md): Open Knowledge Format bundle — linked concept documents on product, pricing, platforms, features, comparisons, and FAQ