YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT

Block most activity on YouTube apart from the channels and videos you are happy for your kids to watch
What is YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT?
YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT, is a comprehensive parental control Chrome extension for YouTube. It lets parents pre-approve channels for their kids, and block distracting or inappropriate videos. It enhances the kids' YouTube experience by blocking misuse of the platform- removing the search bar, blocking access to shorts & shutting off trending, recommended videos & comment section. The extension also blocks any manual URL entry or attempts to navigate to 'unauthorized' areas.

Extension stats

By: Endean.co
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-28)
Creation date: 2022-12-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/
Size: 6.58K

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Extension summary

YouTube Kids Safe makes YouTube a safe place for kids!

This extension allows parents to pre-approve individual YouTube channels that they are happy for their kids to have access to, but it blocks many elements of the YouTube platform.

This extension does the following:

  • Entirely removes the search bar
  • Blocks access to YouTube Shorts
  • Blocks comments
  • Blocks trending videos, recommended videos & subscribe buttons
  • Redirects all manual URL entry
  • Redirects all attempts to navigate to 'unauthorised' areas
  • Provides a clutter free, distraction free YouTube user interface

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User reviews

What we need.
by Mukaddes Elif Kumluk, 2024-09-08

Very good block non kids video very good for education

Exactly what I need for my 8yo too. Solves a real problem in a simple and elegant way.
by Samuel Lampa, 2022-12-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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