Decide what YouTube shows your kids from one place
Block channels, videos and keywords. Turn off Shorts, Movies and autoplay. Vidward installs in seconds and gives every parent a simple dashboard to keep YouTube safe.
Add to ChromeFree to install and works on any computer. No credit card required.
How it works.
Set Vidward up once and it quietly enforces your rules every time your child opens YouTube.
Install the extension
Add Vidward to Chrome on your child’s computer in one click. No account needed to start.
Set your rules
Open the dashboard and block channels, keywords and whole YouTube features with simple switches.
They browse safely
Rules apply instantly and stay locked. Update anytime from any device — changes sync automatically.
Total control over the feed.
Block the exact channels, videos and keywords you don’t want, and switch off whole parts of YouTube in one click.
Block videos by name
Add any specific video and it disappears from search, recommendations and playback.
Block channels
One channel, gone everywhere — feed, subscriptions, search results and up-next.
Block comments
Hide comments entirely, or filter by keyword and specific users you don’t trust.
Runtime rules
Allow or block videos by length — no more 3-hour rabbit holes, no ultra-short loops.
Disable Shorts
Remove the Shorts shelf and stop short-form playback across the whole site.
Block Movies
Turn off the YouTube Movies section so paid and mature titles never show up.
Block Explore
Hide the Explore page and trending tabs that surface unpredictable content.
Block auto-playlists
Stop YouTube’s auto-generated mixes and radio playlists from taking over.
Hide watched videos
Clear already-watched videos out of recommendations to keep things fresh.
“I set the rules once and stopped worrying. No more Shorts rabbit holes, no more channels I’d never approve. My daughter still loves YouTube — just the good parts.”
Simple pricing for every family.
Start free for 7 days — no credit card required. Upgrade anytime for unlimited channels, the Shorts blocker and time schedules.
No credit card required
Start free trial- 1 active browser
- Up to 5 blocked channels
- Channel & video blocking
- Watch history & activity
- Shorts blocker
- Time schedules
Save 33% — billed annually
Get started- Unlimited active browsers
- Unlimited blocked channels
- Channel, video & keyword blocking
- Shorts blocker
- Time schedules
- Watch history & activity
Get set up in four quick steps.
Add to Chrome
Install from the Chrome Web Store on the device your child uses.
Create a parent account
Sign in once to save rules and manage multiple kids.
Build your blocklist
Block channels, videos and keywords, and flip off Shorts or Movies.
Relax
Vidward enforces every rule quietly in the background, all the time.
Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about setting up and using Vidward.
What is Vidward?
Vidward is a Chrome extension and parent dashboard that lets you control what your kids see on YouTube — block channels, videos and keywords, switch off Shorts, Movies and autoplay, and review watch history, all from one place.
How do I set it up?
Add the Vidward extension to Chrome on your child’s computer, create a parent account, and link the device with a short activation code. Most families are set up in about two minutes.
Which browsers does it support?
Vidward runs on Google Chrome on desktop. You manage everything from the web dashboard on any device, and your rules sync to your child’s browser automatically.
What’s included in the free trial?
The Free plan is a 7-day trial with no credit card required: one active browser, up to five blocked channels, channel and video blocking, and watch history. Upgrade anytime to unlock unlimited browsers and channels, the Shorts blocker and time schedules.
Can I manage more than one child?
Yes. Create a separate profile for each child with its own rules and linked devices, and switch between them in the dashboard.
Will my child know Vidward is installed?
Vidward enforces your rules quietly in the background — blocked content simply doesn’t appear, and there’s no separate app for your child to open or dismiss.
How do I change plans or cancel?
You can change or cancel your plan anytime from your account. Paid plans stay active until the end of the current billing period.