Playtoob: Watch What You Love, Not What You're Fed
A YouTube companion that lets you choose creators and content—no algorithms, no suggestions.
Playtoob: Watch What You Love, Not What You're Fed
YouTube is a vast library and a powerful search engine. Just as you wouldn't read the first book you find in a library, you shouldn't watch whatever an algorithm suggests.
The Problem
YouTube's algorithm is optimized for engagement, not for what you actually want to watch. It's designed to keep you scrolling, clicking, and watching—not to give you control over your viewing experience.
For parents, YouTube Kids isn't the solution. It still exposes children to algorithmic suggestions, questionable content, and the endless dopamine loop of autoplay. You want your kids to watch specific creators you trust, not whatever the algorithm decides to serve next.
The Solution
Playtoob is a web application that lets you choose your favorite YouTube creators, filter quality videos, and sort by likes, date, or views. No algorithms. No suggestions. No endless searching. Just the content you love, hassle-free.
Copy paste your favorite channels. Watch their videos shuffled or sorted however you prefer. It's like YouTube Kids, but for everyone—and actually safe.
How It Works
Works on any device: desktop, tablet, mobile, TV, even your refrigerator. Create a home screen icon on mobile devices directly from the browser for quick access.
No AI. No big data. No complex algorithms interfering with your choices. Just a simple interface that respects your agency as a viewer.
Who It's For
Parents who want to approve certain channels and keep kids from getting pulled into algorithmic rabbit holes. Anyone tired of being fed content they didn't ask for. People who know what they want to watch and just want a better interface to watch it.
What People Say
"Brilliant idea. YouTube Kids isn't safe for kids. Appreciate this release!"
"It was difficult to manage what my 3-year-old was watching. Thank you for the tool!"
"This is exactly what YouTube Kids should be. Gonna recommend this to everyone at my kid's school."
"Been looking for this for 2 years for my 5 1/2 year old."
300+ users already. Featured on Y Combinator's Hacker News, Product Hunt, Reddit, AlternativeTo, and more.
The Philosophy
Don't settle for default. The default experience is designed for platforms, not for you. You deserve tools that respect your time, your choices, and your children's attention.
Playtoob is free. No subscriptions. No upsells. Just a better way to watch YouTube.