Mellow — Algorithm Shield

Protect children and teens from addictive social media algorithms on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

Mellow puts a quiet shield between you and the social media algorithms designed to keep you scrolling forever. Whether you're a parent protecting a child, or an adult who's tired of losing hours to a feed — Mellow gives you back control. WHAT MELLOW DOES ──────────────── • Blurs algorithmic content (Reels, Shorts, For You feeds, Suggested Posts) on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok • Shows a gentle "Show anyway" button — you're always in control, never hard-blocked • Per-platform on/off toggles from the extension popup • Works silently in the background WHAT MELLOW DOESN'T DO ─────────────────────── • Collect any data • Track your behaviour • Require an account • Cost anything WHO IT'S FOR ──────────── Parents who want to protect their children from recommendation algorithms that have been shown to harm mental health. Adults who find themselves scrolling past their own bedtime and want a gentle brake. Anyone who believes their attention belongs to them, not to an algorithm. PRIVACY ─────── Mellow collects zero data. It has no server. It doesn't know who you are. Your settings are stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage — nothing ever leaves your browser. Full privacy philosophy: mellowguardian.com/privacy COMING SOON ─────────── • Mellow Pro — password-protected parent lock, time schedules, usage reports • Mobile apps for iOS and Android • Multi-device family management Built with care by a small, independent team. Free forever. mellowguardian.com