X sensitive content settings: why images and videos are hidden, and how to fix it

TL;DR：Once X marks a post as sensitive it hides the media behind a “Show more” button; the settings decide whether media is revealed by default. When an image or video shows only a placeholder it is usually the same switch or a lazy-loading hiccup. x-pro also fixes autoplay and reading comfort.

Why it happens

The same feature behaves differently everywhere: the web app needs a “Show more” tap, the mobile app has its own switch, and third-party clients may not show media at all — so many people think their image is gone or their account is throttled. Plenty of people search “推特图片不显示”, yet almost nobody says where the switch is or why it still blocks you.

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How to do it

1. Web: Settings → Privacy and safety → Content you can see — Change “Sensitive media” to “Show” instead of “Ask every time”. This is the master switch on web and it applies to new pages right away.
2. Mobile: Settings and privacy → Content you can see — Both iOS and Android hide it under “Settings and privacy → Content you can see” — same option name, different place.
3. Image shows as a placeholder: check the same setting first — Media on sensitive posts is replaced by a placeholder. If it still shows after you changed the setting, reload, clear the image cache, and check whether your network blocks the media hosts.
4. Fix autoplay and reading comfort while you are there — Turn on “禁自动播” so videos never start making noise, and “阅读舒适包” to swap Chirp for a system font with 1.6 line spacing.

FAQ

How do I unblock sensitive content on X?

On web: Settings → Privacy and safety → Content you can see, then switch sensitive media to “Show”. On mobile: Settings and privacy → Content you can see. Reload afterwards; third-party clients usually follow your account setting.

Why does X show only a link instead of the image?

Usually one of three: the media belongs to a sensitive post and was replaced by a placeholder, your network or an extension blocks the media host, or lazy loading stalled. Work through the three-step check above.

How do I see sensitive content on X without warnings?

The content visibility setting is the official route on web and mobile. Whether third-party clients follow it depends on the client. x-pro never changes your account settings and never opens content for you.

Can I stop videos from autoplaying?

Yes: the “禁自动播” option keeps videos paused until they are centred in the viewport and stops them when you scroll away — no surprise noise on the train or in a meeting.

Related features

Extension reading extras: no-autoplay plus the reading comfort pack (1.6 line height, different font, underlined links)

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