SafeKid

The extension works on both YouTube and YouTube Kids, allowing parents to block channels or videos that are unsuitable for children. Users can define restrictions manually or rely on an automatic detection system that scans titles, descriptions, and subtitles using a three‑layer approach: YouTube tags, NLP keyword analysis, and deeper AI assessment via Gemini or OpenRouter models. A “only approved channels” mode limits viewing to a curated whitelist, while a right‑click menu lets parents quickly block or allow content.

Parent‑control features include password‑protected settings, flexible block/allow lists, and support for eight categories of harmful content such as sexual material, violence, self‑harm, drug references, profanity, and Elsagate‑style animation. The extension also integrates with YouTube Kids, using deep traversal to monitor content across the platform.

Designed to run silently in the background, the tool emphasizes low resource usage and fast scanning through smart caching. It is distributed free of charge from the Chrome Web Store and maintains a privacy‑focused stance, with no data sent to external servers beyond the optional AI API calls.