How to Block YouTube Ads for Kids
YouTube ads can show inappropriate content to children. Here are your options for an ad-free experience.
Quick answer: YouTube Premium ($14/month or $23/month for Family) guarantees an ad-free experience. WhitelistVideo includes best-effort ad blocking as part of its Player Controls. YouTube Kids shows fewer ads than regular YouTube but isn't completely ad-free.
Option 1: YouTube Premium Family
The only guaranteed way to remove all YouTube ads. $22.99/month covers up to 5 family members.
- Removes all pre-roll, mid-roll, and banner ads
- Works across all devices and accounts in the family plan
- Also enables background play and downloads
Option 2: WhitelistVideo ad blocking
WhitelistVideo includes a Block YouTube Ads toggle that removes most pre-roll and mid-roll ads on a best-effort basis.
Important: This is best-effort — some ads may still appear. YouTube frequently changes its ad delivery system. For guaranteed ad-free viewing, YouTube Premium is the only reliable option.
Option 3: YouTube Kids (reduced ads)
YouTube Kids shows ads but with restrictions — no personalized advertising for children, and ads must comply with additional policies. It's not ad-free but the ad environment is more controlled.
What about ad blockers?
Browser-based ad blockers (uBlock Origin, etc.) can block YouTube ads but may break video playback as YouTube actively combats ad blocking. They also don't work in the YouTube mobile app. WhitelistVideo's approach is specifically designed for the YouTube player.