How to Enable NSFW Content on Reddit

Use reddit.com on your computer

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Visit https://www.reddit.com in a web browser. If you are not logged into your Reddit account, click the LOG IN button at the top of the page to log in now.

This method is for Reddit users (redditors) who have not switched back to the old Reddit design. If you've switched back to the old Reddit interface or didn't choose the redesign, check out this guide.

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Click your Reddit username in the upper right corner of the page. A menu will expand.

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Click User Settings . Options are at the top of the menu.

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Click Feed Settings . This is one of the tags at the top of the page.

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Slide the "Adult content" switch to the On position. This allows NSFW content to show up in your news feed and search results.

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Swipe the 'Safe browsing' switch to the Off position (optional). If this switch is in the On (blue) position, thumbnails and previews of NSFW/adult content will be blurred in news feed and on search pages. If you want to clarify these images, turn the switch to the Off position (white/gray).

Due to Apple App Store and Google Play Store regulations, some NSFW content may be blurred in search results (even after you change the settings).

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Click SAVE . This blue button is at the bottom of the page. Your settings will be saved. Reddit will now display NSFW content on your news feed.

If you use the Reddit app on an Android, iPhone or iPad device, you may have to close the app and reopen it for the settings to take effect.

If you're still unable to view NSFW content on the mobile app, visit Reddit.com using your regular web browser on your Android or iOS device.

Use the mobile Reddit site

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Open a web browser on your phone or tablet. You can log in to the Reddit website using any browser on your iPhone, iPad or Android device.

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Navigate to https://www.reddit.com . You will be taken to the mobile Reddit page.

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Click the button with the ☰ symbol in the upper right corner of the page.

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Tap Log in / sign up . It's at the top of the menu.

If you're already signed in, proceed to step 7.

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Enter your login information and press LOG IN . You will log in to your Reddit account and return to the mobile Reddit page.

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Press the ☰ button again. The drop-down menu will appear again.

If you're asked to install the Reddit app, just tap the mobile site link at the bottom of the screen.

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Tap Settings from the drop-down menu. The traditional Reddit login page will open.

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Sign in again. Since you have been redirected to another page, you need to re-enter your username and password. Enter this information in the blank data fields on the right side of the screen, then press LOG IN .

If you want Reddit to remember your login information, tap the "remember me" checkbox below the "password" text box before tapping LOG IN .

Uncheck 'NSFW Content'. The option is below the 'media' heading at the top of the page. As long as this box is unchecked, adult content will show up in Reddit feeds and search results. However, you can still change some more settings.

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Scroll down to the "content options" heading near the bottom of the page.

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Enable NSFW content. Check the following boxes in the "content options" section:

'I am over eighteen years old and willing to view adult content' (I am over 18 years old and can view adult content).

'Include not safe for work (NSFW) search results in searches' (Include NSFW content in search results).

If you want adult content/NSFW posts to be labeled as 'NSFW' in news feeds or search results, check the box next to 'label posts that are not safe for work (NSFW)'. write NSFW).

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Scroll down and tap save options . It's at the bottom of the page. NSFW content will be enabled for your Reddit account.

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Click the Reddit icon in the upper left corner of the page. You will return to the Reddit home page where you can search and view NSFW content without being locked.

Use old version of reddit.com

Visit https://www.reddit.com in a web browser. If you are not logged into your Reddit account, click the LOG IN button at the top of the page to log in now.

This is for Reddit users who choose not to manually redesign Reddit.

Click preferences (customize). Options are in the top right corner of the page (left of the 'logout' link).

Uncheck 'NSFW Content'. The option is below the 'media' heading at the top of the page. As long as this box is unchecked, adult content will show up in Reddit feeds and search results. However, you can still change some more settings.

Scroll down to the 'content options' section near the bottom of the page.

Check the box next to 'I am over eighteen years old and willing to view adult content.' This is the first option in this section. This will let Reddit know that you're old enough to view NSFW content and that it's okay to see it on your feed.

If you want adult content/NSFW posts to be labeled as 'NSFW' in news feeds or search results, check the box next to 'label posts that are not safe for work (NSFW)'.

Check the box next to 'include not safe for work (NSFW) search results in searches.' This is to ensure that NSFW content will show up in search results.

Due to Apple App Store and Google Play Store regulations, some NSFW content may be blurred in search results, even after you change the settings.

Scroll down and click save options . This gray button is near the bottom left corner of the page. Reddit preferences will be updated and you will see NSFW content throughout the website.

If you use the Reddit app on an Android, iPhone, or iPad device, you may have to close the app and reopen it for the settings to take effect.

If you're still unable to view NSFW content on the mobile app, visit Reddit.com using your regular web browser on your Android or iOS device.

Lesley Montoya

Update 01 December 2023