SafeSearch is a search engine filter on iPhones designed to help you search for content that is appropriate for your age. It’s enabled by default and can be disabled by following the steps mentioned below.
Safe search is an internet search filter that helps you find content that’s suitable for your age group.
If you want to turn it off, we’re here to help. In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about disabling safe searches on your iPhone and how it works. We’re also going to tell you why people tend to turn it off and how you can do so yourself.
How SafeSearch works
As the name suggests, SafeSearch can be turned off on your iPhone by signing out of your Google account or creating a new account with SafeSearch deactivated. To do this, you need to either sign out of your account in the search engine app on your iPhone or visit the settings screen and toggle SafeSearch to Off.
After doing that, restrictions will be removed from search results for all search engines – including those with content restrictions such as Yahoo and Bing.
When SafeSearch is disabled, you will see a warning message on the search engine app’s settings screen stating that “some search results may not be appropriate” and asking you to consider whether it is safe to view them.
You can also turn SafeSearch off on your iPhone by opening Settings, scrolling down to Screen Time, tapping Content & Privacy Restrictions, selecting Content Restrictions, tapping Web Content, and choosing Unrestricted.
IMPORTANT: Note that disabling safe search may result in content that is inappropriate for young audiences being displayed on search results pages. You can also opt-in to safe search only if you prefer explicit content in search results.
Why Do People Turn Off SafeSearch?
There are a number of reasons why people may turn SafeSearch off on their iPhones. Firstly, it can be done to access websites that are blocked by the filter. This is because SafeSearch is designed as a filtering tool, and it can be too restrictive for some users. Turning it off would allow users to access content that they might otherwise not have access to. Another reason why people may choose to disable SafeSearch is to access content targeted toward minors. This is because SafeSearch blocks content that is inappropriate for users of age 18 and above.
When it’s turned off, users cannot protect themselves from accessing inappropriate content on public computers or other devices connected to the internet. Turning off SafeSearch also makes them less protected against online threats such as phishing or malware, so turning it back on could be the answer to their search.
However, turning safe search off isn’t always a good idea, as it can make users vulnerable to accessing inappropriate sites without realizing it. It’s vital for users to pay attention when selecting safe search settings on their device, so they can get the most out of the feature while keeping safe online surfing practices in mind
How to Disable SafeSearch on iPhone
To disable SafeSearch on your iPhone, open the Settings app and scroll down to ‘Screen Time’. Tap ‘Content & Privacy Restrictions’, select ‘Content Restrictions’, and then ‘Web Content’. Choose ‘Unrestricted’ to access web content without restrictions. If you know your iPhone’s passcode, you can also disable SafeSearch by going to ‘Settings’ > ‘General’ > ‘Restrictions’ and toggling the SafeSearch filter to ‘Off’. To turn it back on, open the Settings app and select ‘Safari’, scroll down and toggle the SafeSearch switch to ‘On’.
What Are the Different SafeSearch Options?
SafeSearch is a filter for search results on the web that blocks explicit content. This filter is enabled by default on iPhones with iOS 7 or later. However, you can change this setting to enable or disable safe search.
When the safe search is enabled, it means that sensitive content such as explicit content, violence, and pornography cannot be displayed in search results. This filter can also help protect users from inappropriate content.
Besides safe search, there are other options as well. These include keeping the safe search setting on, which would allow the content of your choice to be displayed in search results; and keeping the safe search setting off, which hides the content of your choice from search results.
Turning safe search on an iPhone removes some of the restrictions set in place to protect users from inappropriate content, such as blocking access to explicit web pages and hiding all content related to inappropriate web searches.
Conclusion
While SafeSearch is a browser setting on your iPhone, SafeSearch is an option in search engine settings. There are other search options like “Suggestions” and “Images” that can help you search for web content. If you want to search for explicit content and websites, we recommend using a search engine that doesn’t filter web content or using a VPN app to access the internet anonymously. Comment below and tell us if you disable SafeSearch on your iPhone.
