How to Turn SafeSearch Off

This article explains how to turn off SafeSearch on various browsers for desktop and mobile. The setting is browser dependent, and does not sync to all your devices. So, for example, if you turn off Google SafeSearch in Google Chrome, you must also disable it in Microsoft Edge.

How to Turn Google SafeSearch Off

Google makes disabling SafeSearch simple from its preferences screen. The option is at the top of the page.

1. Open the Google Search settings.

2. Clear the Turn on SafeSearch check box.

3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Save.

4. Perform a Google search to see if SafeSearch is turned off. To revert these changes, select Turn on SafeSearch in the Google Search settings.

How to Turn Bing SafeSearch Off

The Bing SafeSearch controls display prominently in its menu. You can select the option from it and choose the level of SafeSearch you want to be applied.

1. Open Bing.

2. Select the Menu icon.

3. Select SafeSearch.

4. Select Off.

5. Scroll down and select Save.

   Do a Bing search to verify the results.

6. To revert these changes, follow the same steps, but choose either Strict or Moderate, then select Save.

How to Turn Yahoo! SafeSearch Off

The Yahoo SafeSearch settings are buried in its settings screen, but that doesn't mean these settings hard to get to. Go through the main menu to the settings, and you'll find the settings quickly.

1. Open Yahoo and perform a search.

2. Select the Menu icon.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select the SafeSearch drop-down menu, then select Off - do not filter results.

5. Select Save.

6. Do a Yahoo search.

7. To revert these changes, follow the same steps but choose either Strict or Moderate, then select Save.

How to Turn SafeSearch Off on Android

To turn off SafeSearch on Android, the steps vary a bit, especially for Google.

How to Turn Google SafeSearch Off

The Google SafeSearch settings on Android are hidden. From the Google app, you can find SafeSearch under the privacy settings.

1. Open the Google app.

2. Tap More.

3. Tap Settings.

4. Select General.

5. Turn off the SafeSearch filter toggle to disable this setting.

6. Do a Google search on your Android device.

7. Repeat these steps to turn SafeSearch back on, but tap the SafeSearch filter toggle again to turn it on.

How to Turn Bing SafeSearch Off on Mobile

In Bing, tap the Menu icon in the upper-right corner. Tap SafeSearch, tap Off, and then tap Save.

How to Turn Yahoo! SafeSearch Off

You can access the required settings from the bottom of the Yahoo search page.

1. Open a browser and go to Yahoo Search.

2. Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen.

3. Tap the SafeSearch drop-down menu.

4. Tap Off - do not filter results, then tap Save.

5. Do a Yahoo search on your Android device.

6. To revert these changes, follow the same steps, but choose either Strict or Moderate.

How to Turn Off SafeSearch on iOS

To turn off SafeSearch on an iOS device, open Google Search Settings. Under the SafeSearch filters options, tap Show explicit results. Scroll down and select Save.