Google Search SafeSearch feature acts as an automated filter of potentially offensive and inappropriate content. It ensures that the user does not see explicit content in the search results.
Basically, the feature is essential to protect users from accessing certain web pages and websites which promote explicit content. However, you can disable it if you like to include the content in your search results.
So, if you are one of those who want to disable SafeSearch on Google Search on Mobile or PC, you just need to read the article till the end as we have added the steps to do so.
How to Turn OFF SafeSearch on Google Search?
Once this feature is enabled, you will not be able to access certain pages. However, the feature is not fully accurate and data from Google’s online support also reveals that the SafeSearch feature of the search engine might not be completely accurate.
It can only filter out explicit videos, images, or gifs from the internet to a certain extent. But if the feature is disabled, users can access all the search results over Google.
In this article, we have added the steps by which you can turn off SafeSearch on Google Search.
On PC
You can easily disable the SafeSearch feature of Google Search on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Follow the below steps to turn it off.
From Google’s Settings
You can easily disable SafeSearch from Google’s Settings on your PC. Below are the steps for doing so.
1. Open a browser on your PC.
2. Type Google in the address bar and hit enter.
3. Tap on the first website, i.e., Google website from the search results.
4. Click on Settings at the bottom-right side.
5. Select Search Settings from the appeared menu.
6. Unselect the checkbox for Turn On SafeSearch or turn off the toggle.
7. Scroll down and tap on the Save button to apply these changes.
8. A pop-up will occur, tap OK.
From a Search Result
You can also disable SafeSearch from an appeared search result if you set Google as your default search engine. Follow the below steps to do so.
1. Open a browser on your system.
2. Search for something in the search box and hit enter.
3. Click on the gear icon at the top-right side.
4. Turn on the toggle next to the Explicit results filter under Using Search section.
5. The page will reload and the SafeSearch will be disabled.
On Mobile
The process to disable SafeSearch on Mobile is also very simple and straightforward. Follow the below steps to turn it off on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
1. Open a browser on your phone.
2. Type Google in the address bar and hit enter.
3. Open the first website, i.e., Google from the results.
4. At the bottom, you will see a Settings option, tap on it (on iPhone, open Safari and tap on the three lines icon at the top, and select Settings to directly open the SafeSearch Settings page).
5. Tap on Search Settings from the menu.
6. On the next screen, select the checkbox for Show explicit results under the SafeSearch Filters section.
7. Scroll down to the bottom and click on the Save button.
8. A prompt will open, tap OK.
Conclusion
So, these are the steps by which you can disable SafeSearch on Google Search on Mobile or PC. I hope you find this article helpful; if you did, share it with your friends and family.
