SafeTube - a safe video player for kids
Make any video ad free and safe for kids
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Make every YouTube video safe and ad free with the SafeTube App
The SafeTube app gives kids their own video world: hand-checked, age-appropriate playlists with no ads, comments, or autoplay spirals. Parents pick the age and topics, then hand over the tablet with confidence.
Discover the AppSafeTube vs. YouTube
Six things parents and teachers actually care about, and how the two stack up.
Ads & distractions
What kids see while watching.
Comments
Who can talk underneath the video.
Recommended videos
What comes up next after a clip ends.
Age-appropriate content
How content is matched to the child.
Parent & teacher controls
Who decides what is allowed.
Sharing for school
How easy it is to use in a classroom.
Watch YouTube videos safely
Every SafeTube feature exists to remove ads, tracking, and brainrot so kids can enjoy YouTube without the unsafe stuff.
You pick every channel
Approve the channels and videos your kids can see. Nothing else gets through, ever.
No ads, no selling to kids
No pre-rolls, no sponsored clips, no tracking pixels following your child around.
Autoplay is switched off
Videos end when they end. No endless queue pulling kids into another hour of watching.
Shorts and feeds removed
No infinite scroll, no shouty thumbnails, no algorithm feeding kids junk they never asked for.
Controls kids can't undo
Settings sit behind a parent PIN, so limits and approved lists stay exactly as you set them.
Instant safe playlists
Type a topic like space, volcanoes or fractions and get a vetted playlist in seconds.
Who uses SafeTube
Real families, classrooms and clubs using SafeTube every day.
Screen time without the fights
The Reyes family approved 40 channels once. Now video time ends without a single argument.
Lesson clips, no surprises
Mr Adeyemi projects SafeTube playlists in class knowing no ad or comment can derail the lesson.
A whole science term, curated
Leo's mum built topic playlists for each week, so he learns without hunting through YouTube.
Calm viewing, no overload
Mia watches one video at a time. No autoplay, no shorts, no flashing recommended wall.
Rolled out to 300 pupils
One school swapped YouTube for SafeTube on every iPad and cut off-task viewing to near zero.
Twenty kids, one safe library
Club leaders share a single approved library, so any device in the room is already safe.
How does the SafeTube video tool work?
SafeTube creates instant playlists of kid-friendly, educational, and entertaining videos with just one tap. Instead of letting children wander through random recommendations, SafeTube filters content so only trusted, age-appropriate videos appear. Parents, teachers, or kids can type a topic such as Minecraft, science, or art, and SafeTube builds a ready-to-watch playlist. Every video is reviewed and vetted for safety, making it an ideal way to enjoy videos without ads, inappropriate content, or distractions.
Who can use SafeTube?
SafeTube is designed for children, parents, and educators. Kids enjoy curated playlists around their favourite interests, while parents gain peace of mind knowing every video is safe. Teachers use SafeTube in classrooms to support lessons with engaging, distraction-free videos. Younger learners get fun, simple content while older kids can explore deeper educational topics. Families can also watch together, making SafeTube a trusted resource for both homes and schools.
Why use a safe YouTube alternative?
SafeTube saves time, reduces worry, and builds trust. Children can explore their interests with confidence, knowing every playlist is designed for their age group. Parents no longer need to monitor every click or fear unsafe recommendations. Teachers can easily integrate safe, engaging videos into lessons. Unlike regular YouTube, SafeTube removes ads and distractions while keeping learning and entertainment at the centre.
How does it work for learning?
SafeTube is especially useful for learning. It can generate playlists about maths, science, history, art, or languages. Instead of leaving kids to search endlessly, SafeTube provides structured collections of videos that match school subjects and age levels. Parents and teachers can build focused playlists for homework help, revision, or classroom projects, and kids benefit from clear, reliable explanations presented in a fun, visual way.
What families and teachers say
Real quotes from families and teachers using SafeTube every day.
"SafeTube makes sharing videos so easy. No ads, no autoplay, just the video I picked. My daughter watches calmly and I don't worry about her clicking into anything else. Love how simple it is."
"I use SafeTube for lessons because it removes ads and suggested videos that distract the class. It works on our school network, keeps the class focused, and saves me prep time."
"My kids can watch what I choose without popups or comments, and I can share the same safe videos with grandparents too. It's given us real peace of mind."
What is Safe Tube?
SafeTube is a standalone app that gives kids their own video world. Instead of the open firehose of YouTube, kids get hand-checked, age-appropriate videos with the risky parts stripped out: no comments, no ads, no autoplay spiral into content you'd never approve.
Download it on iPhone, iPad, or Android and set it up in a minute: pick your child's age, choose the topics you're happy with, and hand over the tablet without hovering. Videos are checked before they ever reach your child.
Part of the DIY.org and AstroSafe ecosystem
SafeTube shares its safety engine with AstroSafe and its creative tools with DIY.org, so a kid can watch a video about volcanoes in SafeTube and then build a volcano game on DIY.org under exactly the same protections. Safe pages also work on school networks, so teachers can share links through Google Classroom or any LMS.
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Why It Works
Frequently Asked Questions
Get SafeTube on your kid's device
Download the app free, or head to the SafeTube site to see everything it does.
Want your kid making games too? Explore DIY.org