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YouTube Family Friendliness Estimator
Estimate whether a YouTube video is family-friendly from public metadata. Get risk level and detected signals. Rule-based only—no AI. Free tool with instant results.
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How it works
Video Input
Enter a YouTube video URL or video ID to begin family-friendliness estimation using public metadata only.
Metadata Extraction
The tool extracts title, description, tags, category, and age-restriction flags from YouTube's public data.
Keyword Screening
Rule-based keyword lists are applied to identify potentially sensitive or age-inappropriate terms.
Risk Classification
Detected signals are classified into low, medium, or high family-friendliness risk categories.
Signal Aggregation
Multiple signals are combined to produce an overall family-friendliness risk assessment.
Instant Evaluation
All processing occurs instantly without AI or background processing.
Expected Results
Risk Level
An overall family-friendliness risk level indicating suitability for general or younger audiences.
Detected Signals
A list of keywords or metadata indicators contributing to the assigned risk classification.
Content Rating
Identification of any age-restriction flags or category indicators affecting family suitability.
Metadata Context
Clear context explaining how public metadata influenced the risk estimation outcome.
Deterministic Output
Results generated through fixed rule sets rather than probabilistic or AI-driven analysis.
Immediate Feedback
Instant results returned without delays, credits, or background processing requirements.
Use Cases
Content Review
Evaluate whether a video appears suitable for family-friendly audiences based on public metadata signals.
Brand Safety
Assess videos for potential suitability before embedding, promoting, or associating with family-oriented brands.
Channel Auditing
Review a channel's video catalog to identify content that may not align with family-safe guidelines.
Educational Screening
Support educators or parents in understanding metadata-based risk signals on YouTube videos.
Publishing Decisions
Adjust metadata to better align with family-friendly positioning before publishing content.
Policy Awareness
Understand how YouTube metadata contributes to perceived family suitability classifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool use artificial intelligence to assess family-friendliness?
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Does the estimator analyze actual video content or only metadata?
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How reliable are family-friendliness estimates for ambiguous or mixed-content videos?
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Is this tool free to use or does it require credits?
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How are YouTube age-restriction flags factored into the assessment?
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Does a low-risk result guarantee suitability for all audiences?
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