How to Turn Off SafeSearch on Bing in 3 Easy Steps

SafeSearch is Bing’s built-in filter that blocks explicit or inappropriate content. By default, it may be enabled or set to “Moderate.” If you want more flexibility, you can change or disable it in just a few steps.

How to Turn Off SafeSearch on Bing?

1. Open Bing and Access the Settings Menu

1. Go to Bing.com and sign in with your Microsoft account for permanent changes.
2. Click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top-right corner.
   
3. Select Settings from the dropdown, then click Search to open search preferences.

If you prefer to stop using Bing entirely, you can remove Bing from Windows 11 and set another search provider as your default.

2. Adjust SafeSearch Mode

1. Scroll down to the SafeSearch section.
2. Choose one of the following options:
   
   
   • Strict: Filters adult text, images, and videos.
   • Moderate: Filters adult images and videos, but not text.
   • Off: Shows all results, unfiltered.

Pick Off if you want SafeSearch disabled completely.

3. Save and Apply Changes

1. Click Save at the bottom of the page.
2. Refresh Bing to make sure your new settings take effect.

If you run into problems applying changes, check out solutions for when something went wrong on Bing errors that may prevent settings from saving correctly.

If the new setting does not stick or results look unchanged, try our guide on how to clear cache on Bing and reload the page.

For more precise results after disabling SafeSearch, learn how to search for an exact phrase on Bing.

Why SafeSearch May Re-Enable Itself

Sometimes Bing forces SafeSearch if:

• A network admin or ISP locks it at the router level.
• You’re using a school or work account.
• Regional laws require filtering (e.g., certain countries).

In these cases, you may not be able to turn it off permanently.

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Conclusion

Turning off Bing SafeSearch is simple if you follow the three steps: access settings, adjust the filter, and save your changes. However, restrictions from your network or region may override your preferences. If that happens, using a VPN can help you regain full control of your search results.

After disabling SafeSearch, you may also want to keep your preferences consistent everywhere by following this guide on how to sync Bing across devices.

For more browsing flexibility, you may also explore the best Bing browser options to customize your search experience even further.

After adjusting your Bing settings, you can also try the Bing Video Creator to create short AI videos directly from text prompts.