Parents have been using YouTube Kids to keep their children entertained for years now, and some of the downsides to YouTube are starting to show. Not only are parents worried about the huge selection of unmoderated content available on YouTube Kids, but there are also some broader concerns about YouTube content in general.
While YouTube is super popular with kids, it’s becoming increasingly common for them to stumble upon strange or unsavory content. Some videos are flagged as “for kids” but aren’t appropriate for all ages,
Not to mention kids are being inundated with non-stop ads that use casino-like tactics to get kids to click on them without them even realizing it.
That’s one of the reasons we created Yippee.tv - a place where kids can learn and be entertained by family-friendly and faith-based entertainment - including super popular YouTubers!
In this article, we’ll review some of the benefits of using an alternative to YouTube Kids and why we think Yippee is the best choice.
Before we dive into the alternatives to YouTube Kids, you might be wondering why parents are even looking for alternatives in the first place.
There are a few reasons, but the most common include lack of sufficient moderation, the ease with which kids get sucked into rabbit holes, and lack of curated faith-based options.
Videos made for YouTube Kids are only moderated when a report is made by a user or manually reviewed by a content moderation team. With 500+ hours of content uploaded every minute, it’s impossible for YouTube to manually check every video. YouTube Kid’s videos are generally only reviewed when a report is made (likely from a parent).
On the creator side, choosing if content is “Kid appropriate” is only controlled by a single check box:
Videos uploaded with this checkbox checked are not moderated or reviewed by YouTube. Anyone (yes, ANYONE) can upload a video and check this box.
Many users even accidentally mark their content as “for kids” without intending to! (Examples here, here, and here.)
With it being so easy for content creators to publish kids content (intentionally or otherwise), it’s no wonder parents are concerned about YouTube Kids.
Next, there’s the autoplay problem. Even if you’re the most diligent parent in the world, and block unsavory content, and your kid doesn’t seek out this content, they can still be fed it through autoplay.
The autoplay feature can quickly cause kids to be drawn into a rabbit hole of content without a parent’s consent or desire. This has caused kids to go from fun family-friendly videos into strange “violent and sexualized content”, according to Vox.
Sometimes, these videos even include popular activities kids love, like Lego or popular cartoon characters, and depict them doing violent activities.
YouTube has made some steps to combat this (like allowing parents to turn off the auto-play feature), but parents still have concerns about making sure the content their kids are exposed to is appropriate and family-friendly.
Christian parents in particular know that while some YouTube channels are great, it’s far too easy for children to get sucked into content that parents don’t approve of. There are even some good faith-based YouTubers for kids, but with the content moderation problem we discussed earlier, how can parents know the good YouTubers from the bad?
That’s why we created Yippee TV - the all-in-one faith-based streaming platform for kids - and hand-picked some of the best faith-based and Christian YouTubers to create exclusive content for the platform!
All YouTubers are vetted based on our robust Content Guidelines, which can be viewed in more detail here.
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Yippee has quickly grown to be one of the best alternatives to YouTube for kids. Not only does it include vetted YouTube content - but Yippee also has exclusive agreements with some very special YouTubers who create fantastic kid's content.
Read more about all the exclusive content from kid-favorite YouTubers here.
We think Yippee is the best Christian alternative to YouTube Kids due to our focus on safety, content moderation, exclusive educational and inspirational content, and vetting by parents like you.
Every program on Yipee is hand-picked, parent-vetted, and kid-approved. We work exclusively with faith-based and family-friendly content creators, YouTubers, and traditional TV shows.
Every show, episode, and video is hand-picked and pre-screened before ever making it onto the platform, so we can guarantee the content is appropriate for your kids. You won’t find YouTube making that promise any time soon! Keeping kids safe and entertained is our number one priority, which is why every episode is vetted and approved by parents just like you.
One of the biggest benefits of using a platform like Yippee TV as an alternative to YouTube Kids is the lack of ads and the control we provide to parents. You’ll never have to worry about your kid accidentally clicking on some flashy ad that tricks them or getting sucked into a weird rabbit hole of strange content.
We know that most parents don’t just want to keep their kids entertained - you want them to be learning and having fun at the same time!
Yippee’s content is both fun and educational for kids, and includes shows that teach about the Bible, positive values, and being a good person.
Our shows feature role models your kids can learn from, helping them build good character and grow with wholesome content you can trust.
Because Yippee is directly supported by parents like you we’re able to get exclusive content from YouTubers kids love! These creators make content exclusively for Yippee, so you’ll have access to more content and more fun, all while being confident in the vetted content we provide.
Yippee has exclusive content from YouTube Kids creators that can’t be found anywhere else, including creators like:
User Experience:
After signing up with Yippee, you’ll get instant access to our huge collection of shows, YouTube content, movies, and more. Parents and kids can easily browse the entire Yippee catalog, or use the search to find specific shows, shows for a particular age range, and more.
You’ll also be able to stream from any device, including your TV, phone, iPad, and more, and even download episodes for offline viewing! YouTube only allows you to stream on the YouTube app, which means parents have to download it and set up their kid's account any time they want to switch devices. Yippee is a great option for parents on the go, with multiple devices, or who are just looking for a convenient way to keep their kids entertained.
Cost:
If you want to avoid the unrelenting bombardment of ads on YouTube Kids, you’ll have to shell out $13.99 per month for a premium subscription.
This alone is over 3 times more expensive than Yippee’s yearly subscription plan - just to avoid ads! Yippee is always ad free, plus you get our exclusive content from Kids YouTubers, vetted content that is guaranteed to be kid-friendly, access to full episodes of TV shows kids love like VeggieTales, and a whole lot more.
Plus, you can stream on any device, download episodes for offline viewing, and stream on AppleTV, Android TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, and more!
With Yippee, you get way more bang for your buck than on YouTube at less than 1/3rd the price. Plus, you also get a 7-day free trial to make sure your kid loves it before committing! Learn more here.Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what some of our parents have to say about using Yippee as an alternative to YouTube Kids:
ACTUALLY safe for the family.
It's hard to turn to even tried-and-true kids' programming these days without worrying that values will be undermined. Not so with Yippee. There are fun shows, great kid's music, VeggieTales...my kids have been obsessed with Danny Go! since the first time I put it on, and we love doing dance parties to CJ & Friends! I can't wait to see this option expand so it can be the only thing we bother putting on!
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I am so glad that I finally purchased the year subscription!
My kids love it so much, and so do I! Thank you for giving me something that I can let my kids watch without worrying, and also something that I enjoy listening to as well! Of course, we love VeggieTales, but we've also found Danny Go! and the daily devotionals. Plus tons of other great content, thank you again so much, God bless you all!
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We love Yippee!!
We love Yippee!! Our family really noticed a big difference in the way the little ones started to behave positively, more respectfully & appreciatively just from taking all the other content they were watching and replacing it with these wonderful Yippee shows. I highly recommend this for all ages and especially those with ADHD. I've witnessed my little one almost instantly go from bouncing off walls to sitting through their first full (20-minute) show. Blew my mind.. Thank you, team Yippee!! Very impressive programs.
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Streaming for kids I can trust.
Our family absolutely loves Yippee TV! It has truly clean content with a biblical perspective. I love that it has VeggieTales and Superbook. They are consistently getting new shows too. There are shows for younger kids and older kids too! I trust the content to be Christian too. Unlike other channels, they do not try to sneak in inappropriate content.
In short, if you’re looking for a family-friendly alternative to YouTube Kids, look no further than Yippee.tv. Yippee has lots of exclusive content that you can’t find anywhere else, with hundreds of shows and thousands of hours of entertainment at your kid's fingertips. Plus every show is vetted and approved by parents like you, rooted in faith and family, and most importantly is tons of fun!
Ready to get started with Yippee at less than half the price of YouTube Premium? Click here and check out our 7-day free trial. We know you’ll love it!
Ready to sign up for Yippee but want the best annual price? Enter “COMPARE” when you sign up for an annual subscription and pay just $44.10 annually (a discount of 10% off our already great yearly price).
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Yippee TV is a family-friendly streaming service dedicated to providing safe, wholesome, and entertaining content for children. Featuring a wide array of shows, movies, and original series, Yippee TV aims to deliver positive, educational, and fun programming that parents can trust. With a focus on values-based content, Yippee TV ensures an engaging and enriching viewing experience for young audiences.
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