AirDroid TikTok Monitor
- Track TikTok videos your child watched.
- Get instant notifications for TikTok NSWF content.
- Check if your child saved explicit media.
Is There Porn on TikTok? How to Block It?
A recent investigation by Global Witness revealed something alarming: even when using brand-new TikTok accounts registered as 13-year-olds with Restricted Mode enabled, the app's algorithm still showed sexualized search suggestions.
Source: Global Witness investigation (2025)
Thinking of it — if that happens to your child, with only a few taps, their feed could be flooded with inappropriate videos.
That's why it's essential for parents to understand why this happens — and more importantly, how to block porn and other NSFW content on TikTok before it reaches your child's screen.
Does TikTok Allow Porn?
No. TikTok's Community Guidelines explicitly prohibit content depicting "some type of body exposure or sexual behavior such as nudity, sexual activity, sexual services, or any sexually suggestive behavior or significant exposure involving young people."
However, despite its strict policy against explicit content, there is still countless adult-oriented content.
So, why do you still see inappropriate content on TikTok?
1) Ineffective Moderation
Though TikTok employs both automated and human reviews to moderate and detect content against its Community Guidelines, this effort is not completely effective.
With the amount of content people post on TikTok per day, it is nearly impossible for TikTok moderators to review and quickly detect porn. As a result, many users still post mature content without being flagged immediately.
Tom, the German teen that claimed to have seen explicit content on his TikTok account severally in the BBC report further said "I find it especially worrying that there are posts with millions of views specifically pointing out these profiles, yet it takes ages for TikTok to act."
2) Powerful Algorithm
Actually, TikTok algorithm prioritizes high engagement. That is to say, If a user lingers on, likes, or shares slightly explicit videos, the algorithm assumes interest and starts suggesting more of that type of content on the For You Feed.
3) Filter-bypass Tricks
Despite TikTok having content-moderating and filtering systems, many users, either content creators or viewers, often find ways to bypass them.
For example, some users may replace explicit words with emojis (eg, 💦🍆), or intentionally misspell inappropriate words or hashtags — such as writing "rude" instead of "nude." With these "clever" tricks, explicit or NSFW content easily slips past TikTok's automated moderation.
In addition to that, some creators may even record explicit content during TikTok Live sessions by dimming the lights.
How to Block Porn/NSFW on TikTok
It can be worrying to know that TikTok's moderation isn't perfect — but the good news is, there are ways to take control. Below are different methods for blocking porn or NSFW content on TikTok.
1Adjust Content Preferences
You can limit porn content on the feed by adjusting the accounts' content preferences. With TikTok's content preferences settings, you can:
- Limit adult content with Restricted Mode
- Filter videos in the For You Feed by keywords
Now, follow the steps to block TikTok porn:
- Step 1.Open TikTok and go to the "Profile" page.
- Step 2.Tap on the "Menu" button at the top right corner.
- Step 3.Select "Settings and privacy > Content preferences."
- Step 4.From the list, turn on "Restricted Mode."
- Step 5.Go to "Filter keywords" and you can add specific keywords to filter.
2Set up TikTok Parental Controls
Wondering "Does TikTok have parental control?" Of course, yes! TikTok's parental control tool is called "Family Pairing." It comes with a lot of useful features, such as:
- Review and manage how long your kid spends on TikTok per day.
- Decide whether to set your kid's account to private or public.
- Force Restrict Mode for your kid.
- Control who can request or send messages to your child.
Activating TikTok parental controls is simple. Here's how to set it up:
- Step 1.Open the TikTok app on both your and your kid's device.
- Step 2.Click on "Profile."
- Step 3.Tap on "Menu" to go to "Settings and privacy."
- Step 4.Select "Family Pairing."
- Step 5.Select "Parent" and "Teen" on respective devices. Then, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing.
3Block NSFW Accounts
You can also block the accounts notable for sharing porn or NSFW content on TikTok. When you do that, their posts will completely disappear from the For You Feed. Here's how to block NSFW accounts on TikTok.
- Step 1.On the post with the NSFW content, tap the creator's username and you'll be directed to their profile page.
- Step 2.On the profile page, click the "Share" button at the top right corner.
- Step 3.Then, click "Block."
4Report Porn Content
If there is endless NSFW content on TikTok, try to report it. Doing this will let TikTok know about the content so they can easily flag it and completely ban the creator if need be. Reporting different types of content that are inappropriate on TikTok is quite easy.
- To report a video: Long-press it > Report.
- To report a comment: Long-press it > Report.
- To report an account: Go to the profile page > Share > Report.
Get Notified If Your Child Watches TikTok Porn
Though TikTok has parental control, it doesn't show you exactly what videos your child watches or likes. Additionally, TikTok's content filtering system is not foolproof — mature videos, profiles, and comments can still slip through.
That means you may not take immediate action when they come across inappropriate videos. Thankfully, AirDroid TikTok Monitor bridges this gap.
With it, you'll be notified when your child starts watching porn on TikTok and see what they watched. So you can step in and guide them before harmful content takes hold.
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Conclusion
Without beating around the bush, there is porn on TikTok. Fortunately, you can block TikTok porn by adjusting the content preference, setting up TikTok parental control, blocking accounts known for posting explicit content, or reporting porn content.
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