# YouTube WatchGuard

> Control the amount of time you spend on YouTube

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-watchguard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-watchguard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-watchguard`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Iliès ROUAG
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-20
- **First published:** 2023-09-19
- **Size:** 19 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-watchguard/)
- **Website:** [https://gitlab.com/IROUAG/youtube-watchguard](https://gitlab.com/IROUAG/youtube-watchguard)

## Description

YouTube WatchGuard: Take Control of Your YouTube Time

🎥 About YouTube WatchGuard

YouTube WatchGuard empowers users to manage their time on YouTube. With our user-friendly interface, set daily viewing limits and ensure a balanced digital lifestyle. It's time to take control, reduce distractions, and make the most of your day!

🕒 Key Features:

- Set Daily Limits: Decide how much time you want to spend on YouTube and set your limit in minutes. Once you reach it, we'll remind you.
- Time Left Indicator: A real-time counter displays the time you have left for the day, helping you plan your viewing.
- Modern & Minimalistic UI: An elegant and simple design ensures you can set limits quickly without any hassle.
- Compatibility: Works seamlessly with all YouTube content, including YouTube Shorts.
- Privacy First: We value your privacy. YouTube WatchGuard doesn't track your browsing history or require unnecessary permissions.

💡 Why Use YouTube WatchGuard?

In today's digital age, it's easy to get lost in endless video content. While YouTube offers a plethora of valuable information and entertainment, it's essential to consume content mindfully. YouTube WatchGuard serves as your digital assistant, ensuring you balance entertainment with productivity.

🔧 Quick Setup & Easy to Use:

1. Install the extension.
2. Click on the YouTube WatchGuard icon.
3. Set your daily YouTube viewing limit.
4. Enjoy YouTube content, and we'll remind you when it's time to take a break!

⭐ Join Thousands of Mindful Users:

Take the first step towards mindful content consumption. With YouTube WatchGuard, make every minute count!

## Rankings

- #95,297 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `*://www.youtube.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-watchguard)