Allows parents to whitelist safe channels. A small set of safe channels are whitelisted by default

Latest Version

Version
1.07
Update
September 30, 2021
Size
80.32KiB
Developer
Category
Users
377
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
See more
Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
Storage
WebNavigation
Notifications
ContextMenus
See more

YouTube Parental Control Extension

This plugin provides parental control for Youtube. The parent needs to setup a password on installing the plugin. It automatically whitelists a set of kids safe Youtube channels. But for any additional channel the child wants to watch, the parent has to enter password and whitelist the channel.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouTube Parental Control", "version": "1.07", "description": "Allows parents to whitelist safe channels. A small set of safe channels are whitelisted by default", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "manifest_version": 2, "web_accessible_resources": [ "library/notify/notify.js", "library/jquery-3.5.1.min.js", "library/password/password.css", "library/password/password_check/password.js", "library/password/password_check/password.html", "library/password/password_setup/password.js", "library/password/password_setup/password.html" ], "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["https://*.youtube.com/watch*", "https://*.youtube.com/results*", "https://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.youtube.com/*/*","https://www.youtube.com/", "http://www.youtube.com/" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.youtube.com/watch*", "https://*.youtube.com/results*", "https://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.youtube.com/*/*", "https://www.youtube.com/", "http://www.youtube.com/"], "run_at": "document_start", "js": [ "library/jquery-3.5.1.min.js", "content.js", "library/password/password_setup/password.js", "library/password/password_check/password.js" ], "match_about_blank": true, "all_frames" : true } ], "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "storage", "webNavigation", "notifications", "contextMenus" ], "icons": { "16": "library/icons/shield_green16.png", "32": "library/icons/shield_green32.png", "48": "library/icons/shield_green48.png", "64": "library/icons/shield_green64.png", "128": "library/icons/shield_green128.png", "256": "library/icons/shield_green256.png" } }
Read more

How to download and manually install YouTube Parental Control extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube Parental Control extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install YouTube Parental Control extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube Parental Control extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube Parental Control extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Parental Control extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the YouTube Parental Control Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube Parental Control extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube Parental Control extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube Parental Control extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the YouTube Parental Control extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download YouTube Parental Control extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube Parental Control extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the YouTube Parental Control extension file

Select and download the YouTube Parental Control extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the YouTube Parental Control extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your YouTube Parental Control extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the YouTube Parental Control extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install YouTube Parental Control extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

Youtube Blocker Extension · Productivity 377 29 ★ 619KiB

icon

a9 Web Protection: filter, parental control Extension · Productivity 377 60 ★ 656KiB

icon

Safer YouTube UI for Kids Extension · Productivity 377 16 ★ 54.41KiB

icon

FamilyFriendly Parental Control, Porn Blocker Extension · Productivity 377 55 ★ 41.52KiB

icon

FilterFred YouTube Age Filter Extension · Social & Communication 377 0 ★ 267KiB

icon

YTBlock - Block any content from YouTube™ Extension · Productivity 377 169 ★ 841KiB

icon

Parental Control: Porn Blocker Extension · Productivity 377 178 ★ 47.33KiB

icon

YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT Extension · Productivity 377 3 ★ 6.43KiB

icon

Safe Web Extension · Productivity 377 38 ★ 50.83KiB

icon

Safe Browser Parental Controls Extension · Productivity 377 27 ★ 311KiB

icon

StopItKids parental control Extension · Social & Communication 377 29 ★ 520KiB

icon

Parental Control. Blocks porn, malware, etc. Extension · Accessibility 377 6 ★ 561KiB

icon

Kids Safe Search Engine Extension · Productivity 377 21 ★ 65.58KiB

icon

Blocksi Web Filter Extension · Productivity 377 484 ★ 558KiB

icon

Restricted Mode: On Extension · Accessibility 377 4 ★ 27.19KiB

icon

Mobicip Parental Control with Screen Time Extension · Productivity 377 52 ★ 658KiB

icon

Smart Internet Porn Filter from vRate Extension · Productivity 377 60 ★ 2.09MiB

icon

YouFocus - YouTube Filter Extension · Productivity 377 7 ★ 729KiB

icon

Channel Block List for Youtube Extension · Productivity 377 35 ★ 1.02MiB

icon

FamiSafe Extension · Productivity 377 2 ★ 1.24MiB

icon

Netfencer Porn Block Extension · Productivity 377 107 ★ 1.73MiB

icon

Youtube Time Limiter for Kids Extension · Accessibility 377 0 ★ 34.21KiB

icon

YouTube Blocker Extension · Productivity 377 26 ★ 238KiB

User reviews

icon

Data Roast (ID: 0000000282c888cd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2022 Wow! This extensions is cool

icon

Shaik Zainab (ID: 0000003614c4da47) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2022 Mashallah, I found this extension more useful