To help such users, Instagram has rolled out a new feature called Sensitive Content Control. This lets you decide how much sensitive content shows up in your Instagram Explore tab. If you are wondering how to use this feature, follow along.
What is Sensitive Content on Instagram?
Instagram explicitly claims that they do not allow hate speech, bullying, and other content that might present a risk of harm to people. But this does not mean all content on Instagram is friendly for all. Instagram says:
Background
On 21st July 2021, the head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, via an Insta post, shared that: Thanks to the Sensitive Content Control switch, now you have new controls for limiting sensitive content on your iPhone and Android device. In short, you have more choice for what you wish to see. Let me show you how to use this thoughtful feature. So we built a “Sensitive Content Control,” which allows you to decide how much you’d like us to try and filter out types of content like sexually suggestive, firearms, and drug-related content.
How to enable sensitive content filter on Instagram post
Note: Below steps are applicable on both Android and iPhone. Note: If you find Instagram Sensitive Content Control missing in your account settings, update the Instagram app from the App Store. Next, restart your iPhone. This is how you can turn on and use the sensitive content filter in Instagram. I hope this short guide was helpful. If you have any additional questions, please ask via the comments section below. More helpful Instagram content:
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