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VERDICT

Should I use WhitelistVideo?

WhitelistVideo blocks all YouTube videos by default. Parents whitelist safe channels. Auto-pilot screens every video against your rules. Manage from WhatsApp, Telegram, or the app. Setup in 3 minutes. - whitelist.video

Depends. Buy if you specifically want YouTube locked to parent-approved channels and accept an early-stage, founder-run product. Skip if you need whole-device controls, free tools, or a vendor with independent reviews.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~20 public sources; independent review coverage is near zero (G2: 0 reviews) and several sources are maker-run or paid comparisons.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useOnly maker's 3-minute setup claim found
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support evidence in reviewed sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

Per child

~$10/mo per child (per third-party listing; maker ads claim free)

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • Parents of young kids wanting YouTube locked down
  • Families already coordinating on WhatsApp/Telegram
  • Households with Android TV or Chromebooks
  • Parents done trusting algorithms

Not for

  • Teens needing gradual autonomy — hard whitelists invite bypass fights
  • Parents wanting full-device monitoring (texts, other apps)
  • Budget buyers — YouTube Kids and Family Link are free
  • Schools or MDM-managed Chromebook fleets

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Zero G2 reviews; most praise comes from maker-run Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook channels.

medium

Pricing conflict: maker's social posts say 'free'; a competitor lists $10/mo per child. Confirm before subscribing.

medium

Per-child pricing multiplies fast for families with three or more kids.

medium

Child-data product without a findable security page; COPPA claim is self-published.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Whitelist-only model blocks everything by default, not algorithm filtering
  • Manage controls from WhatsApp, Telegram, or the parent app
  • Covers Chrome, Edge, iOS, Android, and Android TV
  • Publishes COPPA compliance page claiming minimal data collection
  • Named best parental control by Digital Parents Association for AI guardrails

Cons

  • Zero reviews on G2; independent validation is thin
  • Conflicting price signals: 'free' ads versus $10/mo per child
  • Early-stage founder project; maker posted 'I'm building' on Reddit
  • No security page found in reviewed sources
  • YouTube-only scope: no text monitoring or broader device controls

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/20/2026 - 11 sources - Self-published COPPA compliance and privacy claims; no security page found in reviewed sources; no known vulnerabilities.

official x4review x5security x1news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • ~$10/mo per child (per third-party listing; maker ads claim free)

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Roughly 2x rival Kivvie's $4.99/mo
  • Ease of use. Only maker's 3-minute setup claim found
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Whitelists, AI screening, chat management, TV and browser coverage
  • Support quality. No support evidence in reviewed sources
  • Security posture: 2/5. COPPA page exists; security page missing
  • 0 G2 reviews No ratings on G2 yet
  • $10/mo Per-child price Per competitor comparison listing
  • Unclear Free tier Maker ads say free; comparisons say paid per child
  • ~3 min Setup time Maker's claim, unverified

Pricing

Per child

~$10/mo per child (per third-party listing; maker ads claim free)

  • Channel whitelisting
  • AI video screening
  • WhatsApp/Telegram management

Security

Self-published COPPA compliance and privacy claims; no security page found in reviewed sources; no known vulnerabilities.

What users say

Independent user reviews are essentially absent — G2 shows zero reviews, and most visible praise comes from the maker's own channels.

Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources; independent review coverage is near zero (G2: 0 reviews) and several sources are maker-run or paid comparisons.

Whitelist-only YouTube parental control that works on paper — early-stage, founder-run, almost zero independent reviews.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources; independent review coverage is near zero (G2: 0 reviews) and several sources are maker-run or paid comparisons.

Sources

  1. WhitelistVideo Reviews | Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  2. WhitelistVideo Products | G2 — 0 reviewsg2.com
    review
  3. WhitelistVideo - Safe Videos - App Storeapps.apple.com
    official
  4. WhitelistVideo official sitewhitelist.video
    official
  5. WhitelistVideo security page (not found)whitelist.video
    security
  6. WhitelistVideo COPPA compliance pagewhitelist.video
    official
  7. WatchSafe comparison citing $10/mo WhitelistVideo pricingwatchsafe.app
    review
  8. Kivvie comparison citing $4.99/mo US pricingkivvie.app
    review
  9. Reddit r/SaaS: founder building whitelist-only YouTube appreddit.com
    review
  10. Barchart press release: Digital Parents Association awardbarchart.com
    news
  11. WhitelistVideo Chrome extensionchromewebstore.google.com
    official

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