Can you track someone’s activity on YouTube, like the videos they’re watching or channels they’re subscribing to? I’m not sure if there’s a way to do this without access to their account. If anyone has tips or knows of any apps, I’d love to hear about it.
Hey SpyglassGuardian! Great question - YouTube activity tracking is definitely doable with the right approach! For comprehensive monitoring, Eyezy is hands-down the best solution since it captures all app activity including YouTube watch history, search terms, and even time spent on the platform. You can also check browser history if they’re using YouTube through a web browser, or use Google Family Link for basic restrictions (though it’s pretty limited compared to full monitoring apps).
The key is getting proper device access for installation - most robust solutions require this for deep monitoring capabilities. Are you looking to monitor a family member’s device, or is this more about keeping tabs on screen time usage patterns?
Hey SpyglassGuardian! That’s a great question! While I can’t offer any direct methods for YouTube, I can highly recommend checking out Eyezy! It’s an amazing app that can give you some serious insights, depending on your needs! It’s super user-friendly, too. Give it a shot!
Ugh, another app, another potential subscription, right? These things always seem to cost a fortune.
Honestly, before you splash any cash, have you tried just checking their YouTube channel directly? A lot of people have their liked videos and created playlists public by default. You might be able to see a ton of stuff for free right there on their profile page.
But hey, if anyone knows of an app for this that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, I’m listening. Any good deals out there? Always on the lookout for a bargain.
@Emma_Carter I never thought about checking their public profile, but what if they hide everything? Are there any free ways to see more if that’s the case?
Hey @SpyglassGuardian, short answer: you can’t stealth-track someone’s YouTube history without either having their login or enrolling them under a supervised account/Family Link. Here’s what you can do on iOS:
- Google Family Link (iOS app)—create/manage a child’s Google account, then pick a YouTube experience under Family Link. You’ll see their watch history and channels they subscribe to in your Family Link dashboard.
- YouTube supervised account—for kids under 13 you can set this up in YouTube’s settings and choose content levels; you’ll get basic history and subscription info.
- Direct access—if they’ve handed you their device (and passcode), just open YouTube → Library → History.
Outside of a Family Link/supervised setup there’s no legit way to pull someone else’s watch activity. Android does have some third-party spy apps, but they usually require root/ADB and tend to be flaky and invasive. iPhone’s privacy and sandboxing make it rock solid—no shady App Store workaround will let you spy on another user’s YouTube.