YouTube, but only the channels you say yes to.
No Shorts. No comments. No autoplay rabbit hole. You pick the channels. That's what your kid sees.
100%
Channel approval
You decide
Content control
Web + Mobile
Platforms
~2 min
Setup time
Dashboard
Child Profiles
Maya • 9
12 channels approved
Jaden • 6
8 channels approved
Luca • 4
5 channels approved
Safe by Design
No Shorts • No Comments
Only full videos from approved channels. No distractions.
0
Shorts
0
Comments
0
Recommendations
100%
Chosen by you
What is Kivvie?
Kivvie is a whitelist-only YouTube player. You approve channels, and only those channels show up. Shorts, comments, recommendations, ads -- gone. Most people use it for their kids, but plenty of adults use it too when they just want to watch what they came to watch. Available on iOS and Android.
How it works
Three simple steps to safer YouTube
Set up takes a couple minutes. Sign in, add your kids, approve some channels. Done.
Start setupSign in with Google
1 minuteStart here on the website. Sign in with Google once so we can search YouTube channels for you.
Create child profiles
Multi-child supportAdd profiles for each child from the web dashboard. Each profile gets its own approved channels.
Approve channels
Full controlSearch for safe channels and approve them per child. Then download the mobile app and sign in with the same Google account, or pair the kid's device with a setup code and skip the sign-in. Kids only see what you've approved.
What you get
Simple controls that put you in charge
You pick the channels, each kid gets their own list, and everything else stays off. No algorithms deciding what's “appropriate.”
Approve Channels
Search and approve exactly which YouTube channels are available per child. Everything else stays hidden by default. Use channel packs to instantly add curated bundles recommended by other parents.
Multiple Child Profiles
Create profiles for each child, each with their own approved channels. Works well for families with kids of different ages.
No Shorts, No Comments
Shorts and comments are always off. Kids only see full videos from channels you've approved. That's it.
Mobile & Web Access
Parents manage settings via web dashboard. Kids watch safely on iOS or Android mobile apps.
What parents say
From a parent using Kivvie
Florian's message, unedited.
“I have all the videos from all the channels we chose. Your app is exactly what I have been looking for for a very long time. I'm very happy to give my son screentime for all the good content that exists somewhere behind the noise. Thanks a lot for your good work and continued support!”
Florian
Parent, Germany
Kivvie is live on iOS and Android!
Download the Kivvie app for your kids to watch safely on their device. Parents manage everything from this web dashboard, and changes sync instantly to the app.
How they compare
YouTube Kids vs Kivvie
YouTube Kids uses an algorithmic recommendation engine fed by child behavioral data to decide what kids see next. Kivvie uses parent-curated whitelisted channels. The parent is the algorithm, not a data pipeline.
| Feature | YouTube Kids | Kivvie |
|---|---|---|
| Who decides what's watchable | An algorithm | You |
| Shorts feed | Creeping in | Never |
| Unknown channels appearing | Daily | Impossible |
| Ads and sponsored content | Yes | No |
More ways to make YouTube safer
Different families come at this from different angles. Here's the same approach explained a few ways.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free with 1 child and 5 channels. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
1 child profile, 5 channels
- 1 child profile
- 5 channels per child
- No Shorts, no comments
- Web + mobile access
Monthly
Everything unlimited
- Unlimited child profiles
- Unlimited channels per child
- Analytics dashboard (coming soon)
- Priority support
Cancel anytime
Yearly
Best valueSave over 15%
- Unlimited child profiles
- Unlimited channels per child
- Analytics dashboard (coming soon)
- Priority support
Cancel anytime
Lifetime
Limited offerPay once, use forever
- Unlimited child profiles
- Unlimited channels per child
- Analytics dashboard (coming soon)
- Priority support
From the Kivvie Blog
Guides for Safer YouTube
Practical advice on parental controls, blocking Shorts, and curating what kids watch.
YouTube Safety by Age: Toddlers, Tweens, and Teens (2026)
What YouTube safety actually looks like at each age, from toddlers to teens: the real risks, the right controls, and where Family Link and YouTube Kids fall short at every stage.
YouTube Supervised Accounts: Setup, Controls and Limitations (2026)
Learn how a YouTube supervised account works, how to set one up with Family Link, what children can access, and which limitations parents should know.
7 Best YouTube Kids Alternatives for 2026 (Compared)
YouTube Kids alternatives compared for 2026: whitelist-only apps, device-level controls, and broad parental control suites, with what each one actually does.
?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 your approved channels, with no recommendations and no autoplay pulling them somewhere else. We did this on purpose. A 2023 JAMA Pediatrics study linked short-form video to reduced attention spans in children, and we didn't want any of that in the app.
?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.
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