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YouTube History Tracker

See which YouTube videos are watched on the target phone — titles, channels and times — so you understand what is really being viewed.

YouTube is one of the most-used apps on almost any phone, and for children it is often the single biggest source of content they consume. What someone watches says a great deal about their interests, their influences and what they are being exposed to. MobileTracking's YouTube history tracker records the videos watched on the target device — the titles, the channels and the times — and presents them in your dashboard.

For parents, this is one of the most practical content-monitoring tools there is. YouTube's recommendations can lead from harmless videos to material that is inappropriate or troubling surprisingly quickly, and a child can spend hours in places you would never know about. Seeing the viewing history lets you understand what is actually being watched, spot a worrying trend, and guide your child towards healthier content.

The tracker complements MobileTracking's web tools. Where the internet history tracker covers browsing, the YouTube history tracker focuses on the video app specifically, and the site blocker and app blocker let you act on what you find. Together they give you both insight into and control over the content a phone reaches.

What you can see

  • See YouTube videos watched, with titles and channels
  • Understand viewing habits and influences
  • Spot inappropriate or troubling content trends
  • Records preserved in your dashboard
  • Works with the web history and blocking tools
  • Updates automatically in your dashboard

How to install in 3 steps

  1. Choose a plan and create your secure account.
  2. Open the target device once and follow the guided setup.
  3. Sign in to your dashboard from any browser.
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Getting more from YouTube History

Viewing history is most useful when it is easy to read, so the dashboard lists watched videos with their titles and channels and the time they were viewed. Patterns become obvious quickly — a sudden run of videos on a concerning topic, or a channel that dominates a child's attention. Because the data syncs to your dashboard, it remains available to you even if the history is cleared on the device itself.

When the history reveals something you would rather the phone did not reach, you can respond with the app blocker to limit YouTube during certain hours or the site blocker for the web version. Combined with the internet history tracker, you get a complete view of everything a phone is watching and reading.

Heads up: exact capabilities can vary by device and operating system. Our 24/7 support team can confirm what is available for a specific phone before you buy.

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YouTube History — Frequently Asked Questions

What does the YouTube history tracker show?

The videos watched on the target device, including titles, channels and the time they were viewed, in your dashboard.

Can I see history even if it is cleared?

Data syncs to your dashboard as it happens, so the record remains available to you even if cleared on the device.

Does it show the channel as well as the video?

Yes. Both the video title and the channel are recorded for each view.

Do I need the phone to view YouTube history?

No. After the one-time setup, viewing history appears remotely in your dashboard.

How often does it update?

Automatically and regularly whenever the target phone has an internet connection.

Can I block YouTube if needed?

Yes. The app blocker can limit YouTube during set hours, and the site blocker covers the web version.

Which devices does it support?

Coverage depends on the device and OS. Support can confirm what is supported for your specific phone.

Will the person know their YouTube history is tracked?

MobileTracking runs quietly in the background. Whether you disclose monitoring is your decision.

Does it affect phone performance?

No. The feature is lightweight with no noticeable impact.

Is the viewing data private?

Yes. It is stored in your encrypted account and visible only to you.

Why is this useful for parents?

YouTube recommendations can lead to inappropriate content quickly, so seeing what is watched helps you guide healthier viewing.

How does it differ from the internet history tracker?

The internet history tracker covers browsing; this focuses specifically on videos watched in the YouTube app.

Start monitoring in minutes

Pick a plan, install on the target device, and watch your private dashboard fill with activity. No technical skills required.