Take back control of your YouTube experience. Watch what you want, when you want, in the order it was created.
ChronoTube was created to address a fundamental problem with modern YouTube: the algorithm decides what you see. While YouTube's recommendation system can introduce you to new content, it often buries videos from channels you actually care about in favor of whatever drives engagement metrics.
We believe you should be in control of your viewing experience. If you follow a channel, you should see all their content in the order it was published—not what an algorithm thinks you should watch next.
• Algorithm-driven recommendations obscure content from channels you follow
• No easy way to watch videos chronologically across multiple channels
• Difficult to track which videos you've already watched
• Constant distractions and rabbit holes derail your viewing intentions
• Missing videos from channels you care about
• Follow only the channels you genuinely want to watch
• See all videos in strict chronological order
• Track watched/unwatched status for every video
• Resume your viewing journey exactly where you left off
• Focus on content you chose, not what was chosen for you
All videos from your followed channels are displayed in strict chronological order, so you never miss what came first and can follow the natural evolution of content.
Mark videos as watched or unwatched. Easily see at a glance which videos you've already seen and pick up right where you left off.
Follow specific YouTube channels you want to watch. Either manually directly in ChronoTube or by connecting your YouTube account to sync your subscriptions automatically.
Adjust the video list to suit your preferences. Filter by channel(s) or title and choose if you want to see newest or oldest videos first.
Your data stays with you. We don't sell your information or track your behavior for advertising. What you watch is your business.
No recommendations, no personalized feeds, no manipulation. Just the content you explicitly chose to follow, presented chronologically.
Sign up for a free ChronoTube account. No strings attached and separate from your YouTube account.
Add the YouTube channels you want to watch via ID or Handle. Alternatively, connect your YouTube account to sync your subscriptions automatically.
View all videos from your followed channels in chronological order. Videos are automatically fetched and organized for you.
Mark videos as watched as you go. Return anytime to continue your chronological viewing journey from exactly where you left off.
Following tutorial series or educational channels? Watch lessons in the correct order without getting sidetracked by unrelated recommendations.
Want to watch every video from your favorite creators? Track your progress through their entire catalog chronologically.
Tired of being manipulated by engagement algorithms? Take back control and decide what you watch based on your interests, not what drives ad revenue.
Discovered a channel and want to start from their first video? ChronoTube makes it easy to work through their entire history.
Need to stay focused on specific channels without endless distractions? Curate a clean, distraction-free viewing experience.
Want to check what videos have been posted recently from your favorite channels? Check out all the new videos in one place.
We believe that YouTube is an incredible platform with amazing content creators, but the way content is presented has become increasingly problematic. The algorithm optimizes for watch time and engagement, not for what's actually valuable to you.
ChronoTube exists to give you an alternative way to engage with YouTube content. We're not trying to replace YouTube—we work alongside it as an organizational and tracking layer. Think of us as your personal YouTube librarian, helping you experience the platform more intentionally and on your own terms.
“Your attention is valuable. You should decide how to spend it, not an algorithm designed to maximize ad views.”
No, it's completely optional. ChronoTube can be used entirely independently—just manually add the channels you want to follow. However, you can optionally connect your YouTube account to sync your subscriptions, which makes getting started easier. Either way works great!
YouTube subscriptions still feed into their algorithm-driven homepage and recommendations. ChronoTube provides a completely separate, chronological view of content from channels you care about, with no algorithmic interference.
You can use both functionalities side by side—use the YouTube homepage for discovery and ChronoTube for focused, intentional viewing.
No. Your watch status in ChronoTube is completely separate from YouTube. This allows you to track progress without affecting your YouTube history or recommendations.
ChronoTube links directly to videos on YouTube. When you click on a video, it opens on YouTube where you can watch it. ChronoTube serves as your organizational layer on top of YouTube, not as a replacement video player.
Yes, ChronoTube is free to use and always will be. This is a hobby project solving personal pain points and not a for-profit endeavor.
ChronoTube regularly checks for new videos from your followed channels. When creators upload new content, it automatically appears in your chronological feed. New videos should typically show up within 10 minutes of being published, while older videos, especially from big channels with extensive backlogs, may take longer to appear.
Join ChronoTube today and start watching YouTube on your own terms. No algorithms, no distractions—just the content you chose, in the order it was created.