Parent-Approved Only
Every single video is personally approved by you before your kids can watch
Zero Ads or Comments
No advertisements, no comment sections, no inappropriate content surprises
Smart Time Limits
Automatic time controls that actually work - no negotiations needed
No autoplay rabbit holes • No surprise content • Just safe, supervised YouTube
Supervised YouTube That Actually Works
They watch what you approve. No surprises, no battles, no guilt.
You Control Every Video
Hand-pick videos or import entire playlists. Approve content before your kids can watch it. See exactly what they're watching in real-time.
- Import YouTube playlists instantly
- Preview videos before approving
- Real-time viewing analytics
- Multiple child profiles
Set up in 2 minutes. Works on all devices. Kids love it. Parents trust it.
See pricing plansThe YouTube Problem is Real
Peer-reviewed research shows why unsupervised YouTube is risky for children. The good news? With Watchly, they keep watching — you stop worrying.
of YouTube videos watched by children are for older audiences
Even on YouTube Kids, filters let things slip through. The fix isn't better filters — it's you choosing the videos.
How Watchly Resolves This:
Every video is personally approved by you before your kids can watch it. 100% parent-controlled library.
YouTube's algorithm creates content spirals
Recommendation chains drift from safe to not-safe a few clicks in. Remove the recommendations, and the drift stops.
How Watchly Resolves This:
No algorithm, no recommendations. Kids only see the videos you've approved - nothing more, nothing less.
of kids' YouTube videos contain advertising
Kids' videos are packed with ads engineered to make them want things. Cut the ads, and the begging quiets down.
How Watchly Resolves This:
Parent-controlled viewing experience. You choose every video they watch - no algorithm recommendations, no surprise content, no inappropriate material.
Autoplay keeps children watching indefinitely
Autoplay is designed to never let go. A timer that actually ends the session hands the evening back to you.
How Watchly Resolves This:
Smart time limits that actually work. When time's up, Watchly stops automatically - no negotiations needed.
The Solution: Supervised YouTube with Watchly
Your kids keep enjoying their favorite YouTubers. You gain complete control over what they watch. No algorithms. No ads. No surprises. Just safe, parent-approved content.
From One Worried Parent to Another
Tanya Gans
Founder of Watchly • Mother of Two
As a mom of two, I was exhausted from constantly monitoring what my kids watched on YouTube. Every time I looked away, the algorithm would serve up something inappropriate or just plain weird.
I created Watchly out of pure necessity. My youngest is 8 now, and we've been using it daily for months. It's completely liberated our family.
My kids still watch their favorite YouTubers—they're happy. But I no longer have that constant anxiety about what's coming next. No more hovering over their shoulders. No more screen-time battles.
We went from daily YouTube drama to peaceful family evenings. That's why I built Watchly.
“We went from daily YouTube drama to peaceful family evenings. That's why I built Watchly.”
The best part? The best part? My 8-year-old actually prefers Watchly now. He loves that he can find his videos easily without weird recommendations popping up.
Built by Parents, For Parents
We use Watchly every single day in our home. Every feature, every update, comes from real experience with real kids. This isn't just our product—it's our solution.
One Subscription. Peace of Mind.
One subscription covers your whole family — every kid, every device.
Try free for 7 days • No charge until your trial ends
Unlimited Plan
Everything you need:
- Up to 10 child profiles
- Unlimited videos
- All curated content libraries
- Full watch history & analytics
- Netflix-style Child interface
- Priority support
- No ads ever
- Safe browsing mode
- Parental controls
- Custom playlists
- Exactly like youtube, but safe
- Up to 10 child profiles
- Unlimited videos
7-Day free trial
Not happy? Cancel anytime in two clicks — no questions asked
Compare the Value
Without Watchly
- ✕Constant supervision required
- ✕Constant worry about content
- ✕Daily screen-time battles
- ✕Exposure to ads and manipulation
With Watchly
- ✓Set it and forget it
- ✓Real peace of mind
- ✓Automatic time limits
- ✓Videos you chose, nothing YouTube suggested
Questions? We've Got Answers
Everything you need to know about making YouTube safe for your family
Absolutely! Kids can still watch all their favorite YouTubers and channels. The only difference is that YOU choose which videos are available. Most kids actually prefer Watchly because they can find their videos easily without weird recommendations popping up. Our founder's 8-year-old son asks for Watchly instead of regular YouTube now.
YouTube Kids still uses algorithms and allows comments on many videos. It frequently shows inappropriate content that slips through filters. Watchly is completely different - it only shows videos YOU have personally approved. No algorithms, no comments, no ads, no surprises. You have 100% control.
Yes! You can import entire YouTube channels or playlists with one click. Your kids keep watching their favorites - you just approve them first. You can add new videos anytime, and kids can even request videos for you to review.
Most parents are up and running in under 2 minutes. Just create an account, add your child's profile, import a few YouTube channels or playlists they love, and you're done. We've made it incredibly simple.
Watchly works on everything - phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. It's web-based, so there's nothing to download or install. If it has a browser, Watchly works on it.
Watchly is designed to be kid-friendly, not kid-hostile. Since they can still watch their favorite content, most kids don't try to bypass it. Plus, you can set up PIN protection and monitor what they're watching in real-time from your phone.
You can import entire channels or playlists at once - hundreds of videos in seconds. Plus, we have pre-approved educational libraries you can add instantly. Most parents spend 5-10 minutes per week managing content.
Yes! You can set daily limits, session limits, or bedtime cutoffs. When time's up, Watchly stops automatically. No negotiations needed. Parents report far fewer tantrums at screen-time end.
Let Them Watch. Stop Worrying.
Your kids keep watching what they love. You get your peaceful evenings back.
Get started in 2 minutes • No installation needed
On Watchly, nothing plays unless you chose it.
Hand over the tablet. Cook dinner without craning your neck. The evening is yours again.