Want to make using Google Search even safer? if the answer is yes then you can do this using Google safe search. Enabling Google SafeSearch can provide a few benefits, for users who want to maintain a safer browsing experience.
For example, if you set Google Safe Search to enabled then it will filter explicit content making Google a more family friendly search engine. So if you want to know how you can enable this feature then you are reading the right guide, as I explain how you can do this below.
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What is Google safe search?
Google SafeSearch is a Google feature that helps filter explicit or inappropriate content from search results. So It is designed to provide a safer browsing experience, particularly for children or individuals who prefer to limit their exposure to adult material.
When you set Google SafeSearch to enabled, Google’s search will apply additional filtering criteria to the search results making your search safer. This filtering aims to exclude websites, images, and videos that contain explicit adult content, graphic violence, or other types of material that are not deemed safe.
Google SafeSearch is usually turned on for users who are under 13 years old. However, you can either enable or disable it. If you are a parent or guardian then you can also enforce SafeSearch for your children by using the parental control settings.
Just remember Google SafeSearch helps in filtering explicit content, but it is by far not perfect and can sometimes filter out non-explicit content or let some inappropriate content through. So you might also want to install some third-party software, to make browsing the web even more safe on your computer.
How to set up Google SafeSearch in Your Web Browser
You do not need to be using Google Chrome to enable Google Safe Search, it can actually be enabled in all web browsers such as Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, etc, and here is how.
First, you need to open the browser that you want to enable SafeSearch in
In the address bar type https://www.google.com/preferences then press this will take you to Google Search Settings Page.
In the SafeSearch filters section, you need to check/tick the box that says Turn on SafeSearch.
How to enable Google SafeSearch on an Android device
First, you need to open the browser that you want to enable SafeSearch on your Android device
In the address bar type https://www.google.com/preferences then press this will take you to Google Search Settings Page if it doesn’t then select the result in the search
Under SafeSearch tick the option that says Hide explicit results
How to enable Google SafeSearch on an Apple device
First, you need to open the browser that you want to enable SafeSearch on your IOS device
In the web browser address bar type https://www.google.com/preferences then press this will take you to Google Search Settings Page if it doesn’t then select the result in the search
Under SafeSearch tick the option that says Hide explicit results
Final thoughts
So there you have it that’s what Google Safe search is and how you can use it. It’s important to keep in mind that while SafeSearch is a helpful setting, it’s not foolproof. it might not always filter out inappropriate content and it can still slip through.
Therefore, it’s still advisable to combine SafeSearch with another third-party tool that will help keep browsing the internet even more safe.
