YouTube's restricted mode offers us the ability to hide adult content. This setting is optional and is not activated by default. The company considers several factors when tagging a video in this way. For example, the decision is influenced by the title, description, metadata, user feedback, and age restrictions applied by the content creators.

The restricted mode can be used regardless of the language and region we have set up on YouTube. However, Google warns that the criteria for marking a video as inappropriate may be different and depends largely on cultural norms.

To activate the restricted mode, you must do the following.

First of all, open YouTube and tap on your user account image.

Open the settings menuOpen the settings menu

Now, tap on Settings.

Open YouTube’s settingsOpen YouTube’s settings

Go to General.

The application’s general settingsThe application’s general settings

Swipe down to the end of the settings list and select Restricted Mode.

Enable the restricted modeEnable the restricted mode

To activate the restricted mode, tap on the switch and toggle it to the right.

Restricted mode enabledRestricted mode enabled

Once this has been done, YouTube will start hiding adult content on your phone. With regard to the latter, you should note that the restricted mode is activated individually on each browser or phone we use to access the service. Therefore, you must perform this process on all devices on which you have installed the YouTube app. Also, logging out or changing your account is not enough to deactivate it. In those cases, it will remain active. Finally, the restricted mode prevents viewing comments on any content uploaded to YouTube.