How to Enable NSFW on Reddit on Android, iOS, and the Web

You may have seen blurry Reddit content on your feed and wondered why it is like that. Well, the reason is that the content has been marked as NSFW (Not Safe For Work) by the community or the moderators. You must enable NSFW settings on your Reddit account to view it. In this article, we will guide you on how to enable NSFW on Reddit on Android, iOS, or the Web.

What is NSFW, though? Well, NSFW is a label for content that includes explicit or adult-oriented material and content that may be disturbing or offensive to some users. Once you enable the settings, be mindful of your surroundings and potential consequences.

Enabling the NSFW (Not Safe For Work) setting on Reddit allows you to view and participate in communities that discuss or post content unsuitable for a work or school environment. With that in mind, let’s begin with the steps.

Note: The changes you make by following this article will be updated across all platforms where you’re logged in, including Android, iOS, and the Web. So, all you need to do is follow any platform’s steps.

How to Turn on NSFW on Reddit Using Android

If you are an Android user and want to enable NSFW content on Reddit Android mobile app, follow the below steps.

Step 1: Open the Reddit app and tap on your profile icon. Next, Select Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down a bit, and under View Options, toggle on ‘Show NSFW content (I’m over 18).’

Note: This setting will enable you to view NSFW content without blurring. You may also toggle off ‘Blur NSFW Images’ to view NSFW content on your Reddit home page without being blurred.

That’s it. You have successfully turned on NSFW content on Reddit. If you want to turn NSFW settings off in the future, toggle ‘Show NSFW content’ back. If you are not an Android, but an iOS user, continue reading.

How to Turn Off NSFW Blur on Reddit on iOS

It is pretty simple to enable NSFW on the Reddit iOS app. However, unlike Android, you will have to enable the feature through your iPhone’s settings app or the website. Here’s what you need to do. 

Step 1: Open the iPhone’s Settings app and scroll down and tap on Reddit.

Step 2: Finally, toggle on ‘Show NSFW Content (I’m over 18)’.

There you go! You have successfully allowed NSFW on the Reddit iOS app. If you want to disable it in the future, all you have to do is follow the above steps and turn off the toggle for the button. If you don’t want to do it through the Settings app, you can do it through the Reddit web app. Keep reading.

How to Unblur Reddit Posts on the Web

The steps to turn on NSFW settings on Reddit web are easy to follow and execute. Let us show you.

Step 1: Go to Reddit on your preferred browser and click on the chevron (arrow) icon next to your profile picture.

Step 2: From the drop-down menu, select User Settings.

Step 3: Go to the Feed Settings section.

Step 4: Under Content Preference, toggle on the Adult content option.

Tip: Disable the Safe browsing mode option below Adult Content to prevent NSFW content blurring.

There you go! You have turned off the NSFW blur on Reddit, meaning, after the steps, all the thumbnails and media previews relating to content labeled NSFW will not be blurred anymore. 

How to Search NSFW Content on Reddit

There’s no straightforward way to segregate NSFW content on Reddit. However, there’s a hack to list down all the NSFW content. Follow the below-mentioned steps.

Note: This method works for Android, iOS, and the Web. For the sake of demonstration, we will be using an Android device.

Step 1: Open the Reddit app on your Android device and tap on the Search button.

Step 2: Type the below in the search.

reddit:over18:yes

Note: If you would like to refine your search to exclude certain subreddits, put a dash (-) in front of the subreddit name after the initial search syntax. Eg: ‘reddit:over18:yes -Twitch -xboxone’

Step 3: Now, move around Comments, Communities, and People to find the content you like.

There you go. It is the easiest way to search for NSFW content on Reddit. You can clear your search history after checking out NSFW content. That said, if you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Enabling NSFW on Reddit

Uncensor Your Reddit Whenever Needed

Now that you know how to enable NSFW on Reddit, try it out. Do note that enabling NSFW on Reddit is a personal preference. You should only consider enabling this feature if you are comfortable viewing or participating in NSFW content. Now that you know how to enable NSFW on Reddit, you may also want to know how to browse anonymously on Reddit.