Instagram’s Explore page features a combination of photos, videos, and reels based on what you frequently search for, what you just saw, what others are interested in, or what is new and trending. Most of the content will align with your interests, but some posts might have a “Sensitive Content” warning, which needs more work.
This guide explains the features of Instagram’s Sensitive Content Control and how to change it for your account.
What Is Sensitive Content Control on Instagram?
Introducing Sensitive Content Control, which Meta’s Instagram parent company rolled out in 2021, allows users to decide what they see on the platform. This feature is available on the Instagram app for Android and iPhone, and it lets people control the kinds of things that might be disturbing or explicit that appear on their Explore page, Search results, or Reels.
What is Sensitive Content?
Sensitive content, Instagram says, refers to sensitive or unpleasant posts of some kind. Such content may be against Instagram’s Recommendation Guidelines but is permitted if it complies with Community Guidelines. Sensitive content includes:
- Any visual posts of violent scenarios like physical altercations or any other non-graphical violent situations.
- Visible people in see-through clothing or suggestive or explicit content.
- Endorsement of tobacco, vaping products, adult services, or pharmaceuticals.
- Unverified posts regarding health.
How to Enable or Adjust Sensitive Content Control
Setting Sensitive Content control on Instagram is very easy. Follow these steps:
- Open Instagram app on Android or iOS devices.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Tap on the three-line menu, then choose Settings and Activity.
- Scroll down and select Suggested Content.
- Tap on Sensitive content.
- Choose Your Preference:
- More: Displays more sensitive content.
- Standard: Shows some sensitive content.
- Less: Restricts sensitive content.
- Tap Confirm.
After making those changes, you must restart the Instagram app to ensure they are active.
Can you mark your posts as Sensitive on Instagram?
Users can not flag their own posts as sensitive on Instagram. If a post violates the community guidelines, the platform automatically identifies and labels the post as sensitive.
Why use sensitivity content control?
With Sensitive Content Control, you can check whether you are open to viewing sensitive content or decide to receive only a more curated experience. This feature ensures your browsing experience reflects your comfort level, enabling a safer and nicer platform.
