Free Chrome & Edge Extension

YouTube without
the binge.

Kids watch only the channels you approve. No Shorts. No endless feed. No autoplay.

Install Free How it works ↓

Three modes. One rule: only approved channels play.

The mode decides what YouTube allows; distraction toggles decide what a page even shows.

Focus — study channels only

Only hand-reviewed, strictly educational channels play. Everything else stays blocked.

Where Kids starts. Also the deep-work mode on General (13+).

Distraction controls

Hide Shorts, comments, recommendations, end screens, trending, autoplay, the home feed — every toggle independent, the sensitive ones PIN-gated.

Local approve

Parents can approve any channel just for their device in seconds. Requests are automatically sent for global review.

Parent PIN

Kids installs require a 4–8 digit PIN. Switching profiles, loosening the mode, or un-hiding Shorts and the feed all ask for the PIN. Unlock lasts 5 minutes.

No account, no tracking

Settings live in your browser. The server only sees channel syncs and lookups — no history, no identity.

How it works

Install the extension

Download and load Unbinge into Chrome or Edge. Takes less than 2 minutes.

Choose a profile

Pick Kids or General (13+). The approved list matches the learner automatically.

Pick a mode

Focus for study channels only, Explore for a wider curated shelf — or Off for normal YouTube. Kids start in Focus.

Want to add a channel?

Paste the channel link in the popup → it's approved locally in seconds and automatically queued for global review. No extension? Use the global review form.

Two profiles, sensible starting points

Profiles set the defaults. Kids start in Focus behind a parent PIN; General (13+) starts in Explore. Switch profiles from the extension popup. More detail: YouTube for kids and YouTube for students.

Kids

The smallest, safest slice of the approved list — science, stories, drawing, and more. Starts in Focus. Parent PIN required.

General (13+)

A wider study-and-curiosity slice. Starts in Explore. Optional PIN if you share the computer with kids.

FAQ

Is Unbinge free?
Yes, completely free. No account required.
Does it work on mobile?
Browser extensions work on desktop Chrome and Edge. On mobile, YouTube Kids is the safest option.
Can my child bypass it?
Kids installs require a parent PIN (4–8 digits, set once) to switch profiles, loosen the mode, or un-hide Shorts and the home feed. General (13+) can optionally add the same lock. Unlock lasts 5 minutes. The extension itself can still be removed from Chrome settings — for stricter control, use a supervised Chrome profile or managed browser policies.
How do channels get approved globally?
Anyone can suggest a channel or video from the global review page, or from the extension popup. Our team manually reviews it for age-appropriateness and educational value before adding it to the global list.
Does Unbinge collect personal data?
No. The extension stores all settings locally on the device. Channel requests only send the channel URL — no names, emails, or identifiers.

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