Stop supervising the algorithm
You set the boundary before screen time starts, instead of checking what autoplay found after it ends.
For parents who want the good YouTube without the feed
Hand them YouTube without holding your breath.
You choose the channels once. Kivvie gives each child a calm feed with no Shorts, comments, ads, or algorithmic recommendations.
Free for one child and five channels. No card required.
✓ iOS and Android✓ Any public YouTube channel✓ Parent-controlled
The usual feed
One good video. Then the feed takes over.
Maya's Kivvie
Picked by you
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Number fun
Approved channel
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Story corner
Approved channel
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Little science
Approved channel
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Draw together
Approved channel
That's the whole feed. No rabbit hole below.
You pick the neighbourhood. They explore inside it.
I'm very happy to give my son screen time for all the good content that exists somewhere behind the noise.
The library isn't the problem
The good videos are buried inside a machine built to keep choosing.
Blocking YouTube throws away music, stories, lessons, and niche interests. Leaving it open means trusting the next recommendation. Kivvie takes a third path: keep the library and remove the chooser.
Default YouTube
The platform keeps deciding.
- × New channels enter through recommendations
- × Shorts create a separate endless feed
- × Every block happens after something appears
- × Your child's attention trains what comes next
Kivvie
The parent decides first.
- ✓ Only approved channels can appear
- ✓ Shorts, comments, ads, and recommendations stay out
- ✓ Every child gets a separate list
- ✓ Changes sync from your dashboard to their app
YouTube asks, “What will they watch next?” Kivvie asks, “What did their parent choose?”
A smaller feed makes room for a bigger exhale
What changes when the parent is the algorithm.
Keep the good part of YouTube
Bluey, Numberblocks, science, drawing, music, and the wonderfully specific channels your child already loves.
Give every child the right-sized world
Each profile gets its own approved list, so younger siblings do not inherit an older child’s feed.
Set the boundary once
From “Can I watch YouTube?” to “Here's your Kivvie.”
The parent work happens in the web dashboard. The watching happens in the child app. Your Google sign-in connects the two.
- 01
Make a profile for your child
Sign in with Google and create a separate space for each child. Their approved channels stay independent.
- 02
Choose the good stuff
Approve any public YouTube channel, or begin with a parent-curated channel pack and adjust it whenever you like.
- 03
Hand over a calmer feed
Your child opens Kivvie on iOS or Android and sees full videos from those channels. Nothing else gets recommended.
Now on iOS & Android
Set the boundaries here. They carry into the app.
You manage profiles and approved channels from the web dashboard. Your child opens the Kivvie app on iOS or Android and sees the feed you made for them.
The important difference
Filtering the algorithm is not the same as removing it.
YouTube Kids offers useful controls. Kivvie is for parents who want the approved list itself to be the entire experience.
| What matters | YouTube Kids | Kivvie |
|---|---|---|
| What can appear? | A filtered library selected by YouTube | Only channels you approved |
| Who chooses what comes next? | YouTube's recommendation system | Your approved list |
| Shorts, comments, and ads | Controls vary by experience | Not part of the Kivvie feed |
| Any public YouTube channel | Limited to the YouTube Kids library | Available for a parent to approve |
Start with the boundary you need
Try the calmer feed before you pay for more.
One child and five approved channels are free. Upgrade for unlimited profiles, channels, and family playlists.
Free
Free
1 child profile, 5 channels
- 1 child profile
- 5 channels per child
- No Shorts, no comments
- Web + mobile access
Monthly
$4.99
Everything unlimited
- Unlimited child profiles
- Unlimited channels per child
- Custom playlists
- Priority support
Cancel anytime
Yearly
Best value$49
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- Unlimited child profiles
- Unlimited channels per child
- Custom playlists
- Priority support
Cancel anytime
Lifetime
Limited offer$99
Pay once, use forever
- Unlimited child profiles
- Unlimited channels per child
- Custom playlists
- Priority support
Still working through the options?
Start with the question your family is asking.
Safe YouTube app for kids
Why a whitelist gives parents a clearer boundary than a filter.
Remove YouTube Shorts
How to remove the feed entirely instead of adding another timer.
Compare whitelist apps
See where Kivvie and WhitelistVideo take different approaches.
Talk to a human
Setup, billing, or a strangely specific family question. We read every message.
Questions parents ask
Before you hand over the tablet.
See the full FAQ, or send us the question that is unique to your family.
What channels can I approve?
Any public YouTube channel. Khan Academy Kids, Bluey, Numberblocks, random hobby channels your kid is into. You can get started with pre-approved channels from Channel Packs, or search YouTube and add your own from the parent dashboard. Each kid's profile has its own list.
Are YouTube Shorts and comments shown?
No. Shorts are gone. Not hidden behind a toggle, just not there. Comments are off too. Kids see full-length videos from approved channels and parent-made custom playlists, with no algorithmic recommendations. Videos three minutes or shorter cannot be added to a custom playlist.
What devices does Kivvie work on?
You manage everything from kivvie.app, which works in any browser on any device. Kids watch on the mobile app, available on both iOS and Android. Changes you make on the dashboard sync to the app right away.
Can I cancel or change my plan at any time?
Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel from the subscription page at any time. Lifetime plans are a one-time payment with nothing to cancel.
A calmer feed starts with a shorter list
Keep the videos they love. Lose everything that sneaks in after.
Start free with one child and five approved channels. Upgrade only when your family needs more.
No card required.