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Vidward

A parental-control browser extension that blocks YouTube channels, Shorts, autoplay, keywords, and comments from one parent dashboard.

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Manage how children experience YouTube with browser-based parental controls that filter channels, videos, keywords, and distracting features without blocking YouTube entirely. Vidward helps parents create safer, more focused viewing experiences by applying customizable rules that stay synchronized across their children's browsers.

Give Kids a Safer YouTube Experience

Control what appears on YouTube while allowing children to continue using the platform for learning and entertainment.

Whether you want to block specific creators, remove distracting recommendations, limit viewing to trusted channels, or review watch history, Vidward provides centralized parental controls that work directly inside the browser.

Key Features

Channel Controls

Decide which creators your child can watch.

Features include:

  • Channel blocking
  • Approved channel lists
  • Feed filtering
  • Search filtering
  • Up Next filtering

to control video recommendations.

Video & Keyword Filtering

Hide unwanted content before it appears.

Filter by:

  • Specific videos
  • Video titles
  • Keywords
  • Search results
  • Recommended content

for more personalized content control.

Shorts & Autoplay Management

Reduce distractions created by YouTube's recommendation features.

Control:

  • Shorts feed
  • Shorts playback
  • Autoplay
  • Generated mixes
  • Continuous recommendations

to encourage more intentional viewing.

Comments & Discovery Controls

Limit exposure to unnecessary or unwanted content.

Manage:

  • Comments
  • Word filtering
  • Explore page
  • Trending content
  • Discovery features

to simplify the browsing experience.

Parent Dashboard

Manage every child's settings from one place.

Parents can:

  • Configure viewing rules
  • Manage multiple children
  • Sync devices
  • Review settings
  • Update restrictions

from any browser.

Watch History & Device Management

Stay informed about viewing activity.

Monitor:

  • Watch history
  • Linked devices
  • Individual profiles
  • Browser synchronization
  • Device-specific rules

while maintaining separate settings for each child.

Built for Modern Family Browsing

Vidward helps families make YouTube safer without replacing it with a separate application, allowing children to continue using their preferred browser while parents quietly manage content in the background.

Key benefits include:

  • Browser-based parental controls
  • YouTube content filtering
  • Multi-child management
  • Synchronized parental dashboard
  • Quiet background enforcement

Built For

  • Parents
  • Families
  • Homeschooling Parents
  • Guardians
  • Educators
  • Child Safety Advocates

Common Use Cases

  • YouTube parental controls
  • Safe browsing for children
  • Channel filtering
  • Educational viewing
  • Distraction reduction
  • Family device management

Why It Matters

Blocking YouTube entirely often prevents children from accessing valuable educational content, while unrestricted access can expose them to distracting or unwanted recommendations. Vidward provides a middle ground by allowing parents to filter channels, videos, keywords, Shorts, comments, autoplay, and discovery features directly within the browser. With centralized management, synchronized rules, and support for multiple children and devices, families can create a safer YouTube experience without requiring children to use a separate app.

Create a Safer YouTube Experience for Your Family

Filter channels, block unwanted videos, limit viewing to trusted creators, manage multiple children's settings, and reduce YouTube distractions with browser-based parental controls designed for modern families.

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