YouTube Parental Controls

Local parent-controlled YouTube limits, schedules, and Shorts controls.

Take control of YouTube watch time with simple, parent-managed limits that count actual video playback — not just time spent browsing YouTube. Designed for families, this extension provides local parental controls for YouTube directly in Chrome. FEATURES • Daily Watch Time Limits Set how much YouTube video time is available each day. Time is counted while videos are actually playing rather than simply while YouTube is open. • Persistent Daily Usage Watch time is saved locally and remains accurate when Chrome is closed and reopened or the device is restarted. • Shorts Controls Block YouTube Shorts or configure a separate daily Shorts allowance. • Parent PIN Protection Settings and parent controls are protected by a PIN so limits cannot be casually changed. • Bonus Time Parents can quickly grant additional watch time without changing the normal daily limit. • Viewing Schedule Optionally restrict YouTube video playback to specific hours of the day. • YouTube Experience Controls Optional controls can reduce distractions such as Shorts, autoplay, comments, recommendations, live chat, and homepage content. • Clear Time Remaining See how much YouTube time has been used and how much remains for the day. PRIVACY FIRST The extension works entirely on the device. There are no user accounts, analytics, advertisements, tracking services, or external servers. Settings and watch-time information are stored locally using Chrome extension storage and are not sent to the developer or third parties. The extension accesses YouTube pages only as necessary to detect video playback and apply the parental controls configured by the user. IMPORTANT This extension is an independent parental-control tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google.