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What is WhitelistVideo?

WhitelistVideo is a specialized parental control tool focused on improving how children engage with YouTube. It enables parents to create a list of acceptable channels, ensuring that kids only access content from these chosen sources. Utilizing sophisticated AI technology, the platform evaluates new videos based on the criteria set by parents, allowing for quick automated approvals. Parents also have the option to set up blacklisted terms to block inappropriate content in both search results and recommendations. This service includes a browser extension, a parent dashboard for mobile and web access, as well as desktop applications that work with both Windows and macOS systems. Targeted at parents of children aged 8 to 15, WhitelistVideo effectively eliminates algorithm-driven suggestions, prevents unexpected autoplay, and minimizes the chances of kids stumbling upon unsuitable material, all while preserving an age-appropriate viewing experience. Additionally, it gives parents the power to oversee their children's online video habits, creating a more secure digital landscape for young users. This comprehensive approach not only enhances parental control but also promotes healthier media consumption habits among children.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$0.69/child/month
Price Overview:
$0.69 USD per month per child intro offer
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Screenshots and Video

Parents app control screen

Parents app control screen

Company Facts

Company Name:
WhitelistVideo
Date Founded:
2025
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
whitelist.video
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
French
German
Japanese
Portuguese
Spanish

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WhitelistVideo Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: David K.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    A sensory-safe YouTube experience

    Date: Jul 17 2026
    Summary

    This software has helped us provide a safer YouTube experience for our child. Only approved channels are available, and there are no unwanted videos or distractions. It has been reliable and very easy to use.

    Positive

    The app removes recommendations and comments, creating a calm and distraction-free experience. It works perfectly for children who need a more controlled viewing environment.

    Negative

    Adding new channels through the parent dashboard takes a little extra time, but it is much safer than allowing unrestricted browsing.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Parent
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Clean and wholesome entertainment only

    Date: Jul 22 2026
    Summary

    This application gives parents full control over children's YouTube experience. It blocks unwanted content and keeps only trusted educational channels available.

    Positive

    I like having complete control over what my children can watch. Blocking recommendations and unwanted content makes YouTube much safer.

    Negative

    Finding quality channels to approve takes some time, but once the list is created the experience is excellent.

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  • Reviewer Name: Janice P.
    Position: Parent
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Perfect for school Chromebook fleets

    Updated: Jul 22 2026
    Summary

    This software is an excellent solution for schools that want students to use YouTube safely. It keeps children focused on learning while preventing access to unrelated content.

    Positive

    The Chrome extension is easy to manage across devices and keeps students focused on educational content. It works reliably and blocks unnecessary distractions.

    Negative

    A bulk import option for channels would make setup even faster, although adding channels manually is still manageable.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Reviewer Name: Elena R.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Peace of mind during conference calls

    Date: Jul 18 2026
    Summary

    This app gives me confidence that my child is watching only safe educational videos while I am busy working. It has reduced distractions and made screen time much more controlled.

    Positive

    The Android TV version is very reliable and only displays approved content. It prevents children from opening unrelated videos or falling into endless recommendations.

    Negative

    Sometimes newly added channels take a short time to sync with the TV, but they appear correctly after a brief wait.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Reviewer Name: Sarah M.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Critical tool for our homeschool curriculum

    Date: Jul 16 2026
    Summary

    We use YouTube every day for homeschooling, and this software has made a huge difference. It allows us to approve only trusted educational channels, blocks unwanted recommendations, and creates a much safer learning environment for our children. I highly recommend it to parents.

    Positive

    I can manage the approved channels from my own device, and my children only see educational content. The dashboard is simple to use, and it removes distracting recommendations completely.

    Negative

    The initial setup on Windows required a few extra steps, but the instructions were clear. Once everything was configured, the application worked without any problems.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Reviewer Name: Jack P.
    Position: User
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Good software

    Date: Jun 22 2026
    Summary

    YouTube has incredible educational content buried under mountains of garbage. This extension lets me mine the gold and block the garbage. My homeschool curriculum includes specific YouTube channels — this makes it possible.

    Positive

    I run an after-school program with 15 kids and 4 computers. WhitelistVideo means I can set up age-appropriate channels and focus on helping kids with homework instead of monitoring screens.

    Negative

    I babysit for three families. They all have this extension. I don't have to worry about what the kids find on YouTube because it's already locked down. Makes my job so much easier. Smart parents use this.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Reviewer Name: Robert .
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Simple enough for a grandfather to manage

    Date: Jul 20 2026
    Summary

    This application makes supervising children's YouTube usage much easier. It is simple, reliable, and provides complete control over the content children can access. I would definitely recommend it.

    Positive

    The interface is simple and easy for children to use. Only approved videos are visible, making it easy to keep children safe online.

    Negative

    Sometimes new educational videos need to be approved before they become available, but this keeps the viewing experience secure.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Software Developer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Ease Of Use
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    Great protecting kids on YouTube!

    Date: Aug 13 2026
    Summary

    I've not had any trouble and it's protected my kids from YouTube algorithm garbage. A good overall experience 💪💪💪

    Positive

    Removes a lot of content my kids shouldn't see. Updates in real time when manually blocking new content. Using the optional AI protection let's my kids use YouTube freely and there's a good chance content I didn't think of will still get blocked. The company stays in contact with all customers and responds quickly to questions. Definitely worth the price of service.

    Negative

    I would like the AI protection to be a bit stronger or have some options I can set I guess? That's about the only thing that I can think of at this time though.

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  • Reviewer Name: Alex A.
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Consistent rules across two households

    Date: Jul 26 2026
    Summary

    This software makes co-parenting much easier by keeping the same viewing rules on every device. It has been reliable and easy to manage.

    Positive

    The shared parent dashboard makes it easy for both parents to manage approved channels. Changes sync across devices quickly.

    Negative

    There can be a short delay when updates sync over different Wi-Fi networks, but it is not a major issue.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Teacher
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Layout
    Ease Of Use
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    Unbypassable - finally!

    Date: Aug 16 2026
    Summary

    After trying several parental control solutions, this one has been the most effective. It keeps YouTube safe and prevents unwanted access without affecting normal use.

    Positive

    The security features are excellent and prevent children from bypassing restrictions. It provides reliable protection and works exactly as expected.

    Negative

    Disabling the protection for maintenance requires a few extra steps, but that also makes the security much stronger.

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