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How to Turn Off Safe Mode in Tumblr
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Tumblr’s Safe Mode protects users from seeing unexpected NSFW (not safe for work) and inappropriate content. 18+ – rated content was all over Tumblr prior to this.
However, Safe Mode lets users filter out such content, and this brought about a new problem – how to turn Tumblr safe mode off.
If you come across a blocked post on Tumblr, you’ll see a green text indicating thatSafe mode is on. You can only access the content when you tap theView Postbutton.
Bear in mind that Safe Mode in Tumblr is not same as the Safe Mode in Windows, as they serve different functions. In this guide, I’ll teach you how to disable Tumblr’s Safe Mode on various platforms.
How can I disable the Tumblr safe mode option?
1. Turn off Safe Mode in Tumblr on Desktop
If you don’t mind NSFW content, you can safely disable Safe Mode on Tumblr directly from your Desktop PC. All you need to do is access your account settings.
1. Open your web browser.
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Visit theTumblr website.
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Click on theLog inbutton.
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Type in your email address and hitNext.
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SelectUse password to log in.
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On your Dashboard, click on thePencilicon, and chooseSettingsfrom the drop-down menu.
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Scroll down to theFilteringsection and click on the toggle next toHide potentially mature content.
If youcan’t view Tumblr images on your web browser, learn how to fix the issue.
2. Turn Tumblr safe mode off on phones
3. Tumblr safe mode bypass without an account
Apart from using the methods above, a few third-partywebsitesalso let you turn Tumblrsafe modeoff without logging in to your account. Even if the content is flagged NSFW, you will access it on thesesites.
A popular option isTumbex. Simply visit their website and search for any blog. When you find it, you’ll be able to access the blog easily.
After turning TumblrSafe Modeoff, you may also have to repeat the process for other logged-in devices. This is why we have shown you how to bypassSafe Modeon desktop and mobile.
We hope this guide has helped you resolve this pesky issue once and for all. To share your experience with us, don’t hesitate to use the comment section below.
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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