There may be sensitive content in this tweet. Here's how to fix it
How to disable Twitter's sensitive content settings on mobile phones
If you encounter a warning from Twitter that "This Tweet may contain sensitive content" and want to disable it, follow these steps depending on your mobile type.
For iPhone users:
- Open your browser (Safari or Chrome) and go to Twitter.com.
- Log in to your account.
- Click your profile picture, then scroll down and select Settings and Privacy.
- In Settings & Privacy, go to Privacy and Security.
- Under the "Content" section, make sure that the "Show media that may contain sensitive content" option is selected.
- Scroll down to the search settings and disable the "Hide sensitive content" option.
- Once you're done, return to the home screen to view sensitive content on Twitter.
For Android users:
- Open your browser (Chrome or other) and go to Twitter.com.
- Log in to your account.
- Click your profile picture, then scroll down and choose Settings and Privacy.
- In Settings & Privacy, select Privacy and Security.
- Select the "View media that may contain sensitive content" option and make sure it is selected.
- Scroll down to Search Settings and uncheck the Hide sensitive content option.
- After you make these changes, return to the home screen to access sensitive content on Twitter.
How to remove a sensitive tag from your Tweet
If Twitter flags one of your Tweets as sensitive, here's how to remove the sensitive tag.
- Make sure your Twitter profile is active and logged in.
- Click your account picture.
- Choose "Settings & Privacy" from the side menu.
- Tap Security & Privacy.
- In the "Your Tweets" list, swipe the button to the left (off status) to classify your Tweets as insensitive.
Understand why Twitter categorizes Tweets as sensitive
Have you ever wondered why Twitter says, "This Tweet may contain sensitive material"? The platform does this when the user acknowledges that his published materials contain sensitive content.
- Unsafe for Work (NSFW) content: Users who post NSFW materials may face account restrictions. Set this setting under Privacy and security settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are all my tweets labeled as sensitive?
Twitter marks material as sensitive if it contains static content, such as images or animations. The sensitive setting is automatically activated if your profile is not set.
How do I turn off Twitter sensitivity?
Visit the webpage, click More, choose Settings & privacy, go to Privacy & security, and click the content you're watching. Uncheck the option next to Hide sensitive content.
Are profanity allowed on Twitter?
The acceptance of profanity depends on the context. While joking with friends is generally good, frequent profanity can result in a profile ban.
Why can't I see sensitive content on Twitter on my iPhone?
Adjust your settings by clicking Settings & Privacy, selecting Privacy & Security, and enabling the "Show material that may contain sensitive content" option.
Final Verdict
Users can categorize their posts as sensitive on Twitter. To view sensitive media, make sure that the "Show media that may contain accurate content" option is selected under "Materials you display." This removes the "This Tweet may contain sensitive content" warning, but remember to deselect it if you'd rather not see sensitive content.
Learn how to disable sensitive content settings for Twitter on iPhone and Android devices, remove sensitive tags from Tweets, and understand why Twitter classifies some Tweets as sensitive. Get answers to common questions about Twitter sensitivity.