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I Built a YouTube Alternative for My Daughter — No Ads, No Algorithm, $0/Month

Every parent knows this feeling. You hand your child a tablet to show them one video you picked. One tap later, the app has carried them off somewhere else — loud videos, ads, and “recommended” clips chosen by an algorithm that doesn’t know or care about your child. I didn’t want that for my daughter. I also didn’t want to pay a monthly fee, make another account, or hand my child’s attention to another company. ...

June 12, 2026 · 6 min · VibePapa