YouTube Allowlist

About

YouTube Allowlist gives you full control over what content can be watched on YouTube.
Instead of trying to block everything unsafe, this extension flips the logic:

✅ Only videos from approved channels or specific video URLs are allowed.
❌ Everything else gets automatically blocked.

Perfect for parents, classrooms, kiosks, community computers, or anyone who wants a distraction-free and safer YouTube experience.

🔒 How It Works
1. Open any YouTube channel or video you trust.
2. Add it to your allowlist using the extension popup.

From now on, only those approved channels/videos can play — everything else is blocked and muted.

If someone tries to open unapproved content, they will see a full-screen message:

“This video has been blocked by YouTube Allowlist.”

Audio is also muted automatically — no bypass tricks.

🎯 Key Features
Allowlist-based filtering → only approved channels and videos are playable
Blocks all other YouTube content, including:
Normal videos (/watch)
Shorts (/shorts)
Embedded videos
Filters audio as well — muted + paused repeatedly to prevent bypass
Clean and intuitive interface
Add channels by: URL (youtube.com/channel/…), @handle, Channel ID (UC…)

Add videos by:  Full URL,  youtu.be links, Shorts links

On/Off toggle — quickly enable/disable filtering

Working status indicator (blinking dot) so you always know the filter is active

Local storage — no accounts required

🆓 Free Version
Add up to 5 approved items (channels or videos)
Works fully with no time limit

⭐ PRO Version
Upgrade to unlock:
Unlimited allowlist capacity

Perfect for:
Schools
Libraries
Shared workspaces
Home parental control

Just enter your unlock code inside the popup to upgrade.

📌 Best Use Cases
👨‍👩‍👧 Parental Control
🧑‍🏫 Education – allow only learning channels
🕒 Productivity mode – block distractions
🖥️ Public or kiosk devices
🚫 Prevent autoplay rabbit-holes and suggested videos

🔐 Privacy
This extension:
Does not track browsing history
Does not send data to external servers
Stores everything locally on your device
Your allowlist stays private — always.