YouTube Parental Controls for the Channels You Approve
Guardian Lock offers a YouTube parental-control extension and an Android beta app.
YouTube can be a wonderful learning tool. But letting your child watch an educational video shouldn’t mean opening the door to everything else.
Guardian Lock puts you in charge. Choose the YouTube channels you trust, block unapproved channels and Shorts, and protect your settings with a parent PIN.
Keep the learning. Set the boundaries.
Works with Google Chrome on Windows 10/11 and Chromebooks (ChromeOS). Installs from the Chrome Web Store.
Start your trial, install the extension, then activate it with your emailed product key.
$0 today. Payment method required. Then $14.99 USD per year, plus applicable taxes, unless canceled before your trial ends. Covers up to 4 compatible devices.
See Guardian Lock in Action
Watch a real browser recording of the parent controls, approved-video viewing, and locked browsing.
Explore the interactive demo and recorded examples
How It Works
- Install Guardian Lock.
- Add approved YouTube channels.
- Set your parent PIN and lock Guardian Lock.
Created by a Parent, for Parents
Hi, I’m Harlan Stills, the founder and developer of Guardian Lock—and a homeschooling father.
I wanted my children to enjoy the educational side of YouTube without being free to browse everything on it. That’s why I created Guardian Lock.
Have a question or suggestion? Your feedback reaches me directly and helps shape Guardian Lock’s development.
Harlan Stills
Founder & Developer of Guardian Lock
Let Them Explore What You’ve Approved
A science lesson. A drawing tutorial. A favorite educational channel.
You want your children to enjoy those things without wandering into channels you never chose.
With Guardian Lock, you build their approved channel list. While locked, videos from unapproved channels and YouTube Shorts are blocked.
For learning: Keep approved educational channels available during homeschool lessons.
For entertainment: Include the family-friendly channels you’ve reviewed.
For parents: Protect changes to the settings with your PIN.
You choose the channels. Guardian Lock helps maintain those boundaries.
Channel approval allows videos from that channel; it does not mean every video has been individually reviewed. Continue supervising your child’s viewing.
Why Guardian Lock Instead of YouTube Kids?
YouTube Kids offers parental controls, including an “Approved content only” setting. But its available content may not include the educational channels your family wants.
Guardian Lock works on regular YouTube. You choose the channels you trust, including educational channels beyond the YouTube Kids selection. While locked, Guardian Lock blocks unapproved channels and Shorts, with a parent PIN protecting the settings.
More choice for parents. Clear boundaries for children.
What users are saying
Reviews shared on the Chrome Web Store.
henry ortega
…puede venir muy bien a la hora de aplicarlos en entornos familiares, educativos, …
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Augustine Kiiza
…it is simple to understand and practical for everyday use. …
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$0 today. Payment method required. Then $14.99 USD per year, plus applicable taxes, unless canceled before your trial ends. Covers up to 4 compatible devices.
Questions Before You Start?
Which devices and browsers does it support?
The browser extension supports Google Chrome on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and Google Chrome on Chromebooks running ChromeOS. An Android beta for phones and tablets is also available for Android 8.0 or later, using your existing product key at no additional charge. Your subscription covers up to four compatible devices; the same device allowance applies.
Is it a browser extension or a separate download?
Guardian Lock is a Google Chrome extension installed directly from the Chrome Web Store. No separate Windows software download is required. The Android beta is a separate APK download for Android phones and tablets.
What happens after I start the trial?
Your product key is emailed to the address you use at checkout. Install Guardian Lock from the Chrome Web Store, open the extension, and enter your key. Then add approved channels, create your parent PIN, and lock Guardian Lock. If the email does not arrive, check your spam or junk folder or contact support.
Is a payment method required?
Yes. A payment method is required to start the seven-day free trial. Nothing is charged today.
When will I be charged?
After your seven-day free trial, your subscription automatically renews at $14.99 USD per year, plus applicable taxes, unless you cancel before the trial ends.
How do I cancel through Paddle?
Use the subscription-management link in your Paddle confirmation email and choose the cancellation option. You can also manage or cancel through Paddle support: look up your purchase using the checkout email or transaction details and request cancellation. Complete the cancellation before your trial ends to avoid the annual charge.
Does approving a channel allow videos from that channel?
Yes. Approval applies to the channel, rather than to individual videos you have reviewed. Videos from an approved channel are allowed while Guardian Lock is locked, except YouTube Shorts, which remain blocked. Review channels carefully and continue supervising your child’s viewing.
See Whether Guardian Lock Fits Your Family
Try it with the channels your children already enjoy. Add your approved list, set your parent PIN, and see how Guardian Lock works on your computer.
Start your 7-day free trial today.
Payment method required. Nothing charged today. Then $14.99 USD per year, plus applicable taxes, unless canceled before the trial ends. Manage or cancel your subscription through Paddle.
Manage or Cancel Through Paddle
Payments and subscriptions handled by PaddleQuestions? Email support@youtubeguardianpro.com.
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Explore pricing and trial details, follow the Chrome and Android installation guide, or watch the Guardian Lock video demo.