Twitter users from Poland can watch 18+ content again. After a period of restrictions due to EU regulations and new X-platform rules, access to adult materials has been restored. See what this means for Polish Internet users.
Back to content 18+ on Twitter for Polish users
Recent weeks have brought a lot of changes in access to adult content on the X platform (formerly Twitter). After the introduction of age and block verification regulations in EU countries, including Poland, users could have limited access to materials designated as 18+. However, recently these content was officially restored for Poles, which makes them free to use the popular website again.
How does the verification of the age on Twitter work?
Twitter introduced mechanisms to protect minors from access to inappropriate content. Age verification is carried out in several ways:
- Automatic age estimation based on account data (e.g. foundation date, age given during registration)
- Manual verification by sending an identity document or short video recording (function currently available mainly to X Premium users)
- In the absence of confirmation, access to content 18+ is blocked
In practice, users from Poland, becoming verified or meeting age criteria, can now view adult content without hindrance.
Why are these changes important for Polish Internet users?
Poland, together with other EU countries, had to comply with the EU Digital Services Act, which imposes age verification obligations on adult content platforms. Initially, the implementation of these rules caused a lot of limitations and frustration among users. Restoring content 18+ means that Twitter has successfully implemented security mechanisms and meets legal requirements, allowing wider access without compromising the safety of minors.
How to protect yourself as a user and enjoy content 18+?
If you are using Twitter in Poland and you are interested in accessing 18+ content, it is worth:
- Ensure that the age in the profile is correctly set above 18 years.
- Consider the X Premium subscription that offers more convenient and official age verification methods.
- Regularly update the application to use the latest security and verification features.
- Be careful not to share personal data outside the official verification process.
Content 18+ returned to Twitter for Polish users after a period of restrictions on EU regulations and platform regulations. Thanks to the new mechanisms for age verification and compliance with legal requirements, Polish internet users can now re-use the full X service offer in terms of adult content. This is an important step that combines comfort of use with a responsible approach to the protection of minors.
