Any good, Scratch-safe Youtube alternatives?

WONGMY

So, a few days ago I got a message to both of my Google account mails (one of which nobody knows about and I never signed up for anything with, except for keeping it as a backup email and YT) that said if I don't verify my age be either providing my card number or ID within 14 days, they'll lock my Google account and consider it for deletion.

Obviously I'm not doing that, I value keeping anonymous to a certain degree online. I wouldn't hand out things like that, not only to individuals, but MUCH less to a corporation known to be invasive with data. I was already on the very edge of distrusting them, and now feel downright exploited. So I'm moving all my YT stuff to some other video website and changing all the links on Scratch.

So yes that brings me to the topic question. Anybody who's familiar with the indie web got any suggestions? Ideally it should:

Be able to add links to Scratch descriptions without being blocked (well, this one is a requirement)
Have a somewhat safe environment, similar to YT. Like something that isn't 90% Scratch unsafe
Have an embed page that I can link, so no comments and other stuff ST wouldn't want is shown (not like the one in Scratch itself, obviously. I think YT is the only thing that has such)
Be an indie website solution, that is not doing the same shady practices as Google!

Of course these are quite specific things, so I don't need something that fulfils any of them other than the first. I also don't know if I'm getting a response to this anytime soon, but it would be much appreciated if you could bump this topic even if you don't know so it floats around the top. Anyways thanks and stay safe online, we need it these days!

Also yes, I'm getting rid of Google Chrome and all other Google services. They've screwed me over enough for me to decide this.

sup3r_r0ck

Idk, it really sucks that people are seeing id verification as some solution to literally everything.

WONGMY

sup3r_r0ck wrote:
Idk, it really sucks that people are seeing id verification as some solution to literally everything.

Thanks for the bump, and hard agree

This is also a bump

axalotlautomaster_2

Maybe https://www.613tube.com but I'm not sure

Last edited by axalotlautomaster_2 (July 27, 2026 13:55:44)

localrulebreaker

Tupitube? although that is for animations not videos

ChazakViAmatz

axalotlautomaster_2 wrote:
Maybe https://www.613tube.com but I'm not sure

Is that a Jewish website? Because 613 is a very Jewish number to use (I'm Jewish)

gem1001

ChazakViAmatz wrote:
axalotlautomaster_2 wrote:
Maybe https://www.613tube.com but I'm not sure

Is that a Jewish website? Because 613 is a very Jewish number to use (I'm Jewish)

It doesn't seem to be exclusively or explicitly Jewish, but it is linked by a handful of Jewish websites

ChazakViAmatz

gem1001 wrote:
ChazakViAmatz wrote:
axalotlautomaster_2 wrote:
Maybe https://www.613tube.com but I'm not sure

Is that a Jewish website? Because 613 is a very Jewish number to use (I'm Jewish)
It doesn't seem to be exclusively or explicitly Jewish, but it is linked by a handful of Jewish websites

It almost certainly is. Anything with that number is Jewish. (There are 613 commandments in the Torah)

axalotlautomaster_2

ChazakViAmatz wrote:
gem1001 wrote:
ChazakViAmatz wrote:
axalotlautomaster_2 wrote:
Maybe https://www.613tube.com but I'm not sure

Is that a Jewish website? Because 613 is a very Jewish number to use (I'm Jewish)
It doesn't seem to be exclusively or explicitly Jewish, but it is linked by a handful of Jewish websites

It almost certainly is. Anything with that number is Jewish. (There are 613 commandments in the Torah)

im pretty sure i found things that said it was jewish though i cant find them anymore

WONGMY

axalotlautomaster_2 wrote:
Maybe https://www.613tube.com but I'm not sure

localrulebreaker wrote:
Tupitube? although that is for animations not videos

Should say that I'm looking for something similar to YT. As in I can upload videos to and share, not just a YT alternate front end.
Thank you though!

LP372

Problem is that age verification and social media bans are being so overused that all the lesser known alternatives will get hit as well, it's onlya temporary sulution. I don't know any specifically scratch safe ones.

purplebunny63

WONGMY wrote:
axalotlautomaster_2 wrote:
Maybe https://www.613tube.com but I'm not sure
localrulebreaker wrote:
Tupitube? although that is for animations not videos
Should say that I'm looking for something similar to YT. As in I can upload videos to and share, not just a YT alternate front end.
Thank you though!

613tube wrote:
Watching YouTube videos on 613Tube
Watch any YouTube video on 613Tube and you'll get to see the video you want, without any distractions. No related video suggestions or comments there to drift you away. Just get the video you want, nothing else.
From now on, anytime someone sends you a YouTube link, just replace “youtube.com” with “613tube.com”, and you will see the same video, just in a cleaner atmosphere.
Example: https://www.613tube.com/watch/?v=LXQcrsS1PzM
Also, before sending a YouTube link to a friend, be kind enough to correct the link so that he too will get to fully enjoy the video in the clean atmosphere.
613Tube Video Search
Now you can search YouTube through 613Tube. 613Tube uses the regular YouTube search engine, with YouTube's SafeSearch feature automatically enabled and our very own Community-Based Filtering system.
Community-Based Filtering
613Tube users (like you) are constantly improving our advanced video filtering system. Whenever an inappropriate search result shows up, just click the “Red Flag” at the corner of your screen to remove a video from future searches.

WONGMY

LP372 wrote:
Problem is that age verification and social media bans are being so overused that all the lesser known alternatives will get hit as well, it's onlya temporary sulution. I don't know any specifically scratch safe ones.

Honestly disagree with this, I think the indie web will always thrive. There will always be a new website that pops up unless we ban web development and hosting from humankind.

purplebunny63 wrote:
WONGMY wrote:
~snip~
Should say that I'm looking for something similar to YT. As in I can upload videos to and share, not just a YT alternate front end.
Thank you though!
613tube wrote:
Watching YouTube videos on 613Tube
Watch any YouTube video on 613Tube and you'll get to see the video you want, without any distractions. No related video suggestions or comments there to drift you away. Just get the video you want, nothing else.
From now on, anytime someone sends you a YouTube link, just replace “youtube.com” with “613tube.com”, and you will see the same video, just in a cleaner atmosphere.
Example: https://www.613tube.com/watch/?v=LXQcrsS1PzM
Also, before sending a YouTube link to a friend, be kind enough to correct the link so that he too will get to fully enjoy the video in the clean atmosphere.
613Tube Video Search
Now you can search YouTube through 613Tube. 613Tube uses the regular YouTube search engine, with YouTube's SafeSearch feature automatically enabled and our very own Community-Based Filtering system.
Community-Based Filtering
613Tube users (like you) are constantly improving our advanced video filtering system. Whenever an inappropriate search result shows up, just click the “Red Flag” at the corner of your screen to remove a video from future searches.

That's… literally what I said I didn't need in the post you quoted?

medians

I wish it would let me in.. I'm literally an adult

Anyway, I was able to watch it (w/o giving that).. and I don't get why this video is age restricted but then some of the other related videos on this channel aren't

purplebunny63 wrote:
WONGMY wrote:
axalotlautomaster_2 wrote:
Maybe https://www.613tube.com but I'm not sure
localrulebreaker wrote:
Tupitube? although that is for animations not videos
Should say that I'm looking for something similar to YT. As in I can upload videos to and share, not just a YT alternate front end.
Thank you though!
613tube wrote:
(a bunch of stuff from that website)

No let me elaborate on what the topic creator is talking about
The problem is that their YT account was pretty much deleted by Google and they're trying to reupload and share videos, so they can't really just use a website that simply uses videos from YT

Last edited by medians (July 31, 2026 11:09:31)

purplebunny63

ai wrote:
The top YouTube alternatives where you can upload and host your own video content include
Vimeo for professional portfolio work,
Rumble and Odysee for independent creator publishing,
and decentralized options like PeerTube.

Mainstream & Professional Platforms

Vimeo: Best for high-definition, ad-free professional hosting, filmmakers, and businesses, though free upload limits apply.
Dailymotion: A long-standing traditional video-sharing hub with a global audience and fewer strict content constraints.
Fcebk(aka you-know-what): Meta's native video ecosystem supports long-form uploads, shorts, and built-in audience tracking.

Independent & Creator-Focused Platforms
Rumble: A popular alternative emphasizing free speech, independent news, and creator monetization.
Odysee: Built on blockchain infrastructure (LBRY), offering a familiar YouTube-like layout and decentralized storage.
Patreon: Allows direct video uploads to share exclusive content securely with paying subscribers or communities.

Decentralized & Open-Source Options
PeerTube: A federated, peer-to-peer network where you can self-host your own independent video node outside of corporate tech control.
Internet Archive: Ideal for permanent, public, non-commercial video storage, though it lacks an active recommendation algorithm.
If you'd like to narrow down the best platform, tell me: What is the main topic or type of your videos (gaming, business, vlogs, short-form)? Are you looking to make money from views or just need free storage?

WONGMY

purplebunny63 wrote:
ai wrote:
slop

Bro
You do realise that I can and have done a basic internet search
I've already heard about and looked into most of these
My original post was asking if there was any anybody here on Scratch is familiar (use or heard about) one and like personally
I never thought of using Internet Archive though, that's a good idea actually
Also apparently there's some pretty shady stuff that goes on in a few of those sites, I don't want to be a part of that
Please don't just throw the topic name into AI if you want to answer the question, actually read my post
But regardless I appreciate you taking the time out to try and help.
(Sorry if this comes off as rude I'm more just “mildly annoyed” because you're trying to find a solution while not knowing the problem)

Also hi medians I didn't know you used the 2.0 theme for YT

purplebunny63

WONGMY wrote:
purplebunny63 wrote:
ai wrote:
slop
Bro[1]
You do realise that I can and have done a basic internet search[2]
I've already heard about and looked into most of these[3]
My original post was asking if there was any anybody here on Scratch is familiar (use or heard about) one and like personally[4]
I never thought of using Internet Archive though, that's a good idea actually[5]
Also apparently there's some pretty shady stuff that goes on in a few of those sites, I don't want to be a part of that[6]
Please don't just throw the topic name into AI if you want to answer the question, actually read my post[7]
But regardless I appreciate you taking the time out to try and help.[8]
(Sorry if this comes off as rude I'm more just “mildly annoyed” because you're trying to find a solution while not knowing the problem)[9]

Also hi medians I didn't know you used the 2.0 theme for YT

1. ummm… you can call me that I don’t really care idk what to say
2. I didn’t know that and am sorry for the inconvenience
3. [2]
4. Oh I must have misread it than
5.

6. [3]
7. I understand some people do not encourage the use of ai and will do better in the future
8. Your welcome

9. Your fine

WONGMY

purplebunny63 wrote:
WONGMY wrote:
Bro[1]
You do realise that I can and have done a basic internet search[2]
I've already heard about and looked into most of these[3]
My original post was asking if there was any anybody here on Scratch is familiar (use or heard about) one and like personally[4]
I never thought of using Internet Archive though, that's a good idea actually[5]
Also apparently there's some pretty shady stuff that goes on in a few of those sites, I don't want to be a part of that[6]
Please don't just throw the topic name into AI if you want to answer the question, actually read my post[7]
But regardless I appreciate you taking the time out to try and help.[8]
(Sorry if this comes off as rude I'm more just “mildly annoyed” because you're trying to find a solution while not knowing the problem)[9]

Also hi medians I didn't know you used the 2.0 theme for YT
1. ummm… you can call me that I don’t really care idk what to say
2. I didn’t know that and am sorry for the inconvenience
3. [2]
4. Oh I must have misread it than
5.
6. [3]
7. I understand some people do not encourage the use of ai and will do better in the future
8. Your welcome
9. Your fine

Ah OK, all good. Sorry about sending that little bit of a ramble, just tired and stuff.

1 I was trying to be slightly funny and show I was slightly annoyed (internet speak I guess)
4 isn't the most obvious to be fair (Though… I would think most people do their research by searching before posting on scratch forums)
7 is kinda a combination because yeah I don't really like AI, but also copypasting an AI result showed only stuff I already knew and seemed like a lack of care, like you were only doing it because “it had to be done”.

Anyways I hope this clears it up and hopefully we can get back on topic!

CharPikMar

Strange… in my US state age verification laws were omitted and rejected. However, Vimeo is a good one.

I really do not know any Scratch-safe YouTube alternatives. I guess try 613tube.com

Last edited by CharPikMar (July 31, 2026 20:48:49)

7salad3salad

All I have to say to you is good luck in your search, any youtube alternative ive ever heard of is EXTREMELY un-safe for a Scratch environment. What kind of content do you make on youtube?

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