Along with tasteless clickbait content, the “Discover” section is also full of age-inappropriate material for teen users that Snapchat boasts. And it’s right there on the main page, so many parents are understandably concerned about their children having casual exposure to violence, alcohol, drug use, and other adult themes. We’ll share a few methods you can use to eliminate the “Discover” section on Snapchat.
How Can You Get Rid of “Discover” on Snapchat?
Unfortunately, there’s no way to completely eliminate the “Discover” section. But there are a few ways to make it less intrusive and filter out the content you don’t want to see.
Method #1: Hide Certain Channels
When you hide a channel, its content is blocked on your discover section. Plus, the algorithm eventually gets the hint and stops suggesting similar channels to you. To block a channel:
Method #2: Unsubscribe to Channels Already in Your Feed
If you or your kid have subscribed to a channel, but the content is no longer interesting, you can unsubscribe with just a few taps. This is the best option if you want to remove recurring videos from a channel but don’t necessarily want to block all content from that publisher. To unsubscribe: You can also access all the subscribed channels by following the steps below.
Method #3: Change Ads Settings
You can change your ad preference if you’re not a fan of the ads in your “Discover” feed. It won’t stop the ads altogether (we wish), but it will hopefully remove some more irrelevant ads. To change your ad preference:
Method #4: Revert to an Older Version of Snapchat
This might not be ideal, as it’s not guaranteed to work, and you might miss out on other new features. But if you’re desperate, it’s worth a shot.
Method #5: Report Inappropriate Content
If you come across any content that’s inappropriate or offensive, you can report it to Snapchat. This includes sexually explicit content, violence, bullying, and hate speech. You can even report content if you don’t want to see it. To report a video:
Conclusion
The Discover section on Snapchat is clearly the app’s least favorite part for many users. But with a few tweaks, you can make it work for you. Whether that means blocking specific channels, unsubscribing from others, or changing your ad preference.
