Block most activity on YouTube apart from the channels and videos you are happy for your kids to watch

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Version
1.0.1
Update
December 28, 2022
Size
6.43KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
WebNavigation
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YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT Extension

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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How to use the extension

Before downloading the extension:

1) Start by registering a supervised child Google account directly with Google that you can manage as a parent/guardian via the Google Family Link app. If your child already have their own Google account (perhaps issued via school) then skip this step.

2) Login to Google or YouTube using the child account.

3) Sit down with your child and discuss what types of channels and videos they want to watch. Make it fun and use the moment to really understand what it is your children care about on Youtube. Once you are happy with a channels content, you can choose to subscribe your child to that channel. There is no limit to the number of channels you can subscribe your child to.

4) Install/Turn on this extension

5) That's it. You have now blocked all other YouTube access apart from the channels you have pre-approved. If you want to add or remove channels, simply turn this extensions off and add/delete as many as needed. Don't forget to turn the extension back on before giving your kids access to YouTube again.

NOTE: YouTube Shorts will be blocked for all channels, including subscribed channels. Children do not need access to endless 3 second dopamine spikes.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT", "description":"Block most activity on YouTube apart from the channels and videos you are happy for your kids to watch", "version": "1.0.1", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js":["content-redirect.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "webNavigation", "scripting", "activeTab" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*.youtube.com/" ], "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "32": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon.png" }}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extension file

Select and download the YouTube Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT 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 Kids Safe - Keeping kids safer on YT extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Samuel Lampa (ID: 000000f76556d5e4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/29/2022 Exactly what I need for my 8yo too. Solves a real problem in a simple and elegant way.