{
  "matrix": "channel-approval",
  "title": "YouTube Channel Whitelisting and Approval Workflows",
  "lastVerified": "2026-09-22",
  "dimensions": [
    "zero_trust_whitelisting",
    "parent_approval_workflow",
    "unapproved_video_blocking",
    "unlimited_channels_option"
  ],
  "products": [
    {
      "name": "WhitelistVideo",
      "id": "https://whitelist.video/#product",
      "values": {
        "zero_trust_whitelisting": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Default operating mode blocks all unapproved channels",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "parent_approval_workflow": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Parent dashboard or 1-click in-player request",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "unapproved_video_blocking": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Playback blocked immediately with request screen",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "unlimited_channels_option": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Available on Lifetime Family plan (30 Basic, 100 Premium)",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Kivvie",
      "id": "https://familypicks.app/apps/kivvie/#software",
      "values": {
        "zero_trust_whitelisting": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Default mode limits playback to approved channels",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "parent_approval_workflow": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Parent settings panel with PIN protection",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "unapproved_video_blocking": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Unapproved videos excluded from custom library",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "unlimited_channels_option": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Kivvie Plus subscription or lifetime license (5 channels free)",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "VidCove",
      "id": "https://familypicks.app/apps/vidcove/#software",
      "values": {
        "zero_trust_whitelisting": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Strict mode enforces whitelist",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "parent_approval_workflow": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Local PIN entry or playlist import",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "unapproved_video_blocking": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Videos require explicit parent PIN entry",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "unlimited_channels_option": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Unlimited local channels and playlists (free)",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "YouTube Kids",
      "id": "https://familypicks.app/apps/youtube-kids/#software",
      "values": {
        "zero_trust_whitelisting": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Approved Content Only mode",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "parent_approval_workflow": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Profile content settings in parent menu",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unapproved_video_blocking": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Search disabled; only approved tiles display",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unlimited_channels_option": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Unlimited approved collections and channels",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "YouTube Supervised",
      "id": "https://familypicks.app/apps/youtube-supervised/#software",
      "values": {
        "zero_trust_whitelisting": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Algorithmic age tiers only; parents cannot whitelist channels",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "parent_approval_workflow": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Not supported by Google account architecture",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unapproved_video_blocking": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Algorithmic videos play freely within age band",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unlimited_channels_option": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Not applicable",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Bark",
      "id": "https://familypicks.app/apps/bark/#software",
      "values": {
        "zero_trust_whitelisting": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Content monitoring only; no channel whitelisting",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "parent_approval_workflow": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Not supported; alerts on alarming search terms",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unapproved_video_blocking": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Unapproved videos play if not in blocked category",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unlimited_channels_option": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Not applicable",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Qustodio",
      "id": "https://familypicks.app/apps/qustodio/#software",
      "values": {
        "zero_trust_whitelisting": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Screen time and web category blocking; no channel whitelisting",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "parent_approval_workflow": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Not supported; daily application timer",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unapproved_video_blocking": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "All YouTube videos play until daily time expires",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unlimited_channels_option": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Not applicable",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Google Family Link",
      "id": "https://familypicks.app/apps/google-family-link/#software",
      "values": {
        "zero_trust_whitelisting": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Device management only; delegates to YouTube Supervised",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "parent_approval_workflow": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Delegates content settings to YouTube Supervised",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unapproved_video_blocking": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Videos play according to chosen maturity tier",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "unlimited_channels_option": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Not applicable",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}