Youtube Blocker

Block all YouTube videos except white-listed channels to protect your children
What is Youtube Blocker?
'Youtube Blocker' is a Chrome extension designed to control and limit YouTube content exposure. It allows users to block all YouTube videos, with the exception of channels they have specifically white-listed. A standout feature of the extension is its capability to set maximum daily usage time limits for Youtube, which can differ for weekends and weekdays. The white-listing is protected by a password for an added layer of security.

Extension stats

By: Boshra
Users: 6,000+
Rating: 3.59 (29)
Version: 1.1.4 (Last updated: 2020-07-12)
Creation date: 2020-05-27
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
  • *://*.googlevideo.com/*
Size: 633.86K

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Extension summary

YouTube Blocker allows you to block all YouTube videos except white-listed channels. You can specify these channels by adding them in a password protected list.

YouTube Blocker allows you to set maximum daily usage time of YouTube for weekends and weekdays.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Actually helps users focus and avoid distractions
  • Allows for blocking of unwanted YouTube content
  • Useful for parents wanting to restrict children's access to inappropriate content
Cons
  • Sometimes blocks whitelisted channels or content
  • Buggy functionality with adding channels to the whitelist
  • Muting YouTube videos bypasses the extension's blocking feature
Most mentioned
  • Does not block all videos from allowed channels
  • User experience is impacted by bugs related to whitelist functionality
  • Helps in avoiding procrastination and staying focused
Recent reviews
Wished it blocked shorts
by Nadine Coulter, 2024-08-23

Actually works! Pleasantly surprised, highly recommend
by Jayden Lin, 2024-05-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Youtube Blocker requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Youtube Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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