Pinterest Introduces Body Image Content Controls
Pinterest has added new tools to limit content related to extreme dieting and idealised body imagery for users under 18.
Published: 2026-03-12
What Changed
Following criticism about the platform's role in promoting harmful body image content to teenagers, Pinterest has introduced a 'body neutrality' filter for accounts identified as belonging to users under 18. This filter limits the promotion of content related to extreme dieting, weight loss before-and-after imagery, and posts using certain hashtags associated with disordered eating. The filter is enabled by default for under-18 accounts but can be turned off — parents should be aware of this.
What to Review
- •Check whether your teen has a Pinterest account and whether it reflects their correct age.
- •Review the body image content settings within Pinterest (Settings > Content Sensitivity for accounts in the app).
- •Talk to your teen about the types of content they follow and engage with on the platform.
Parent Actions
- 1Ensure your teen's Pinterest account has the correct age registered to activate age-appropriate defaults.
- 2Discuss with your teen how 'inspiration' content on platforms like Pinterest can sometimes become unhealthy, and encourage following a diverse range of accounts.
- 3If you have concerns about your teen's relationship with body image content, consider seeking support from your GP or a service like Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk).
Full app guide
View the complete Pinterest safety guide
This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.
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Last reviewed: 2026-04-01