How to Disable NSFW Posts on Reddit

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Reddit |

NSFW (Not Safe for Work) is a very useful feature on Reddit that works as a content warning for users. This option alerts people to use discretion or keep away from the particular image or post especially when they are in a public place or professional environment. The content with the tag ‘NSFW’ may be explicit or disturbing for some. Therefore, Reddit introduced a feature in its app where users can disable NSFW posts on their profiles. This works somewhat like the enabling Restricted Mode on TikTok. Disabling the option ensures that the content shown to you is filtered and the posts with NSFW tags are removed from your feed. In this article, we will show you how to disable NSFW posts on Reddit in very simple steps.

How To Enable or Disable NSFW Filter On Reddit

Learn How to Disable NSFW Posts on Reddit in 5 Easy Steps

Step-1 Open Reddit: Firstly, launch Reddit app on the device you are using.

  • To do that, you will have to download the app under the name 'Reddit'.
  • You can get the app from App Store (for iPhone users) or Google Play Store (for Android users).
  • Then, click on the App icon which is now visible on the device screen.
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Step-2 Tap on your Profile Picture: After you log in or Sign Up, your Reddit page will become visible to you. Tap on your Profile Picture. It can be located on the Top-Right corner of the page.

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Step-3 Tap on 'Settings': Now, tap on the 'Settings' option that is visible at the bottom of the page you are in. To identify, the Settings option is located next to the Moon icon.

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Step-4 Locate 'Show NSFW content': Scroll down to locate the option named 'Show NSFW Content (I'm Over 18)'. This is a toggle switch visible under 'View Options' section.

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Step-5 Tap on the Slider: Finally, tap on the slider/toggle switch to turn off the option.

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You have successfully disabled NSFW posts on Reddit! This feature on Reddit works exactly like the Restricted Mode on YouTube. It automatically filters and avoids unwanted content for the user.

Should I add an NSFW tag to my posts?

If you include the letters ‘NSFW’ to your post or title, Reddit will automatically consider the post as Not Suitable For Work. You must include those letters in your post if it has content that is not suitable for people under 18 years or is disturbing/explicit. This action will warn people to be discrete or to avoid the post. 

Who can view NSFW posts on Reddit?

NSFW posts are extremely unsuitable for underage people. Therefore, only people above the age of 18 can have NSFW content in their feed. You just have to enable the 'Show NSFW Content (I'm Over 18) toggle switch on Reddit.

What is the difference between NSFW and SFW?

NSFW (Not Safe For Work) is content that may be disturbing, offensive, or explicit. Posts that are NSFW should not be viewed in public or in a professional setting. On the other hand, SFW (Safe For Work) content is completely safe. You do not need to be cautious before opening SFW posts.

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