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YouTube videos.
Less distraction.
More focus.
Watch and share YouTube videos without the surrounding comments and clutter.
For teachers, educators, families — and anyone who wants to focus.
Try an example Take a tour of the Moon A focused viewing space Transcripts when you need them Easy to save. Easy to share.
For you. Your family. Your class.
Watch. Learn. Share.
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Read available transcripts, translate them and find the part you need. Two video transcripts free each day.
Try an example →Save it. Share it.
Premium keeps your playlists and history together. Share Classroom links your pupils can watch without accounts or daily limits.
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Bring a video
Paste a YouTube link, or search for something you want to watch.
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Watch without surrounding adverts, comments or recommendations, and optionally skip reported in-video sponsor segments.
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Save and share what matters
Create playlists, keep your viewing history and share classroom links that pupils can open without accounts or Watchkin limits.
In classrooms. At home. With your team.
Watchkin in numbers
25M+visitors per year
600keducators trusting Watchkin
1M+hours of video watched every year
“I use Watchkin almost every day when showing YouTube videos in class. It keeps things simple and means my students aren’t distracted by all the recommendations down the side.”
“We started recommending Watchkin to our teaching staff because it’s straightforward and doesn’t require any complicated setup. Teachers can just paste a YouTube link and get on with their lesson.”
“I mainly use it when sharing videos with my kids. It’s nice being able to put something on without all the suggested videos and other clutter you normally get on YouTube.”
“We regularly share training videos with our volunteers, and Watchkin makes that a lot easier. We can send a clean video link without directing people to a busy YouTube page.”
What does Watchkin actually do?
Watchkin opens YouTube videos in a focused viewing page, without the surrounding comment feed and sidebar. You can also use available transcripts, translations and sharing tools.
Is Watchkin free? Do I need an account?
No account is needed for ordinary viewing or basic video links. Free viewing starts at 60 minutes on viewing days 1–7, becomes 45 minutes on days 8–14, then 30 minutes daily. You can open transcripts for two different videos per day. Usage is recorded in this browser and resets at local midnight. Premium removes these limits.
Do students need their own membership?
No. A pupil or child opens the classroom link without an account, membership, daily viewing allowance or transcript limit. The teacher needs Premium to create and maintain the link.
Do you offer school, organisation or family licences?
Yes. Schools, education teams and other organisations with five or more users can view organisation plans and pricing. For family groups, contact Watchkin.
Does Watchkin check whether a video is suitable for children?
No. A quieter viewing page doesn’t make every video suitable for every viewer. Watchkin does not review the video, audio or images. Always preview videos before sharing them with children or a class. YouTube’s own player may still display branding and recommendations.
Will my old Watchkin links still work?
Yes, the imported legacy Watchkin links are supported. A video may still be unavailable if its owner removes it or restricts playback.
How do cancellation and the guarantee work?
Manage or cancel a monthly or yearly membership securely through your Watchkin account. For the 30-day money-back guarantee, email info@watchkin.com within 30 days of your first membership payment to request a refund.
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