Content Gating - Revision history

Usr 40be82e7-f7d5-4548-b314-3fc7b26d22ee: more age gating lore

2026-06-18T22:46:52Z

more age gating lore

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	=== Age-based Content Gating ===		=== Age-based Content Gating ===
	Age-based Content Gating would automatically enable Content Gating for users under 18 for every filter except Extreme Horror. This was revealed in the 22 November 2023 Developer Update<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-22-november-2023/20878#h-202342-open-beta-6 Developer Update - 22 November, 2023]</ref>. Due to a significant number of users having an incorrect Date of Birth on their VRChat account, the age-based forced gating was disabled as of the 7 December 2023<ref name="7Dec2023DevUpdate"/>. In the same update, the "Extreme Horror", "Excessive Gore", and "Extreme Violence" categories were removed from age-based forced gating due to overzealous tagging by creators. VRChat announced in December 2025 that age-based Content Gating will be reintroduced alongside [[Age Verification]], with access to some tagged content requiring age verification. The change is expected in the first half of 2026.<ref>VRChat (2025, December 19). ''Safety, Freedom, and the Future of VRChat''. Retrieved December 20, 2025, from https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/trust-safety-update-2025</ref>		Age-based Content Gating would automatically enable Content Gating for users under 18 for every filter except Extreme Horror. This was revealed in the 22 November 2023 Developer Update<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-22-november-2023/20878#h-202342-open-beta-6 Developer Update - 22 November, 2023]</ref>. Due to a significant number of users having an incorrect Date of Birth on their VRChat account, the age-based forced gating was disabled as of the 7 December 2023<ref name="7Dec2023DevUpdate"/>. In the same update, the "Extreme Horror", "Excessive Gore", and "Extreme Violence" categories were removed from age-based forced gating due to overzealous tagging by creators. In an April 2026 developer stream Q&A, VRChat further explained that the original system relied on the age entered at registration, and that some users had no way to correct a wrong age; because the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires that users be able to correct their personal information, and the age data was too central to the gating system to safely allow this at the time, the automatic gating was turned off, with plans to redesign and reimplement it properly once [[Age Verification\|age verification]] was available.<ref name="devqa17apr2026">[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/april-17-2026-developer-stream-q-a-summary/48302 "April 17 2026 Developer Stream Q&A Summary"] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''. Posted April 18, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026.</ref> VRChat announced in December 2025 that age-based Content Gating will be reintroduced alongside [[Age Verification]], with access to some tagged content requiring age verification. The change is expected in the first half of 2026.<ref>VRChat (2025, December 19). ''Safety, Freedom, and the Future of VRChat''. Retrieved December 20, 2025, from https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/trust-safety-update-2025</ref>

	==Content filtering==		==Content filtering==

Usr 40be82e7-f7d5-4548-b314-3fc7b26d22ee: /* Age-based Content Gating */ update

2026-06-09T19:28:43Z

Age-based Content Gating: update

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	=== Age-based Content Gating ===		=== Age-based Content Gating ===
	Age-based Content Gating would automatically enable Content Gating for users under 18 for every filter except Extreme Horror. This was revealed in the 22 November 2023 Developer Update<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-22-november-2023/20878#h-202342-open-beta-6 Developer Update - 22 November, 2023]</ref>. Due to ~~issues with the system in regards to~~ users having ~~the~~ incorrect Date of Birth on their VRChat account ~~and~~ the ~~way creators label their content, it has been~~ disabled as of December ~~7th,~~ 2023<ref name="7Dec2023DevUpdate"/>. ~~It has been suggested this~~ will be ~~reimplemented with~~ [[Age Verification]] in the ~~future~~, ~~however there is no confirmation as to when or how it will be done~~.		Age-based Content Gating would automatically enable Content Gating for users under 18 for every filter except Extreme Horror. This was revealed in the 22 November 2023 Developer Update<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-22-november-2023/20878#h-202342-open-beta-6 Developer Update - 22 November, 2023]</ref>. Due to a significant number of users having an incorrect Date of Birth on their VRChat account, the age-based forced gating was disabled as of the 7 December 2023<ref name="7Dec2023DevUpdate"/>. In the same update, the "Extreme Horror", "Excessive Gore", and "Extreme Violence" categories were removed from age-based forced gating due to overzealous tagging by creators. VRChat announced in December 2025 that age-based Content Gating will be reintroduced alongside [[Age Verification]], with access to some tagged content requiring age verification. The change is expected in the first half of 2026.<ref>VRChat (2025, December 19). ''Safety, Freedom, and the Future of VRChat''. Retrieved December 20, 2025, from https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/trust-safety-update-2025</ref>

	==Content filtering==		==Content filtering==

Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Remove unrelated categories. Added "Feature" category.

2026-04-16T02:34:24Z

Remove unrelated categories. Added "Feature" category.

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	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:~~VRCSDK]]~~		[[Category:Features]]
	~~[[Category:Worlds]]~~
	~~[[Category:Avatars~~]]

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2026-04-15T06:11:50Z

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Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Added note about toggling "Sexually suggestive" on iOS. Move sections around and cleaned up page.

2025-10-19T21:02:12Z

Added note about toggling "Sexually suggestive" on iOS. Move sections around and cleaned up page.

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	==Content Warnings==		==Content Warnings==
	Content Warnings can be applied to either [[Special:MyLanguage/~~avatars~~\|avatars]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/~~worlds~~\|worlds]]. These are all the content warnings with usage examples:		Content Warnings can be applied to either [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars\|avatars]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/Worlds\|worlds]]. These are all the content warnings with usage examples:
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	!Content Warning Label		!Content Warning Label
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	!Usage Example		!Usage Example
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	\|Sexually suggestive		\|Sexually suggestive{{efn\|The "Sexually suggestive" filter cannot be toggled on iOS [[Special:MyLanguage/Platforms\|platforms]].}}
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|†		\| style="text-align:center;" \|†<sub>{{efn\|† The age-based forced gating system was disabled as of the 7 December 2023 Dev Update.<ref name="7Dec2023DevUpdate">[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5 Developer Update - 7 December, 2023] </ref></sub>}}
	\|Avatars or worlds that display, imply, or promote sexually provocative poses, clothing, or activities. This includes but is not limited to overly revealing attire, sexually suggestive or provocative animations, or sexually-themed environments and avatars.		\|Avatars or worlds that display, imply, or promote sexually provocative poses, clothing, or activities. This includes but is not limited to overly revealing attire, sexually suggestive or provocative animations, or sexually-themed environments and avatars.
	\|Content labeled “sexually suggestive” might be an avatar wearing revealing lingerie or an adult-themed dance club.		\|Content labeled “sexually suggestive” might be an avatar wearing revealing lingerie or an adult-themed dance club.
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	\|Graphic violence		\|Graphic violence
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|*		\| style="text-align:center;" \|<sub>{{efn\| Subject to change.<ref name="7Dec2023DevUpdate"/></sub>}}
	\|Avatars or worlds that depict or encourage acts of violence in a detailed, realistic manner. This includes but is not limited to depictions of physical harm, depictions of self-harm, realistic weapons with violent animations, and other related content.		\|Avatars or worlds that depict or encourage acts of violence in a detailed, realistic manner. This includes but is not limited to depictions of physical harm, depictions of self-harm, realistic weapons with violent animations, and other related content.
	\|This label is not meant for “cartoon”-style violence but indicates that the content has some level of realism.		\|This label is not meant for “cartoon”-style violence but indicates that the content has some level of realism.
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	Explanations and usage examples are from VRChat's {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|Creator Guidelines}}. '''No matter what, VRChat's {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/legal\|Terms of Service}} are the "final word".''' These explanations will help guide you into labeling content correctly to not break TOS.		Explanations and usage examples are from VRChat's {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|Creator Guidelines}}. '''No matter what, VRChat's {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/legal\|Terms of Service}} are the "final word".''' These explanations will help guide you into labeling content correctly to not break TOS.

	~~<sub>*Subject to change<ref name=":0">https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5</ref>.</sub>~~		{{notelist}}

	~~<sub>† The age-based forced gating system was disabled as of the 7 December 2023 Dev Update<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5</ref>.</sub>~~

	~~===Applying Content Warnings to your content===~~
	~~[[File:Content warnings avatar SDK.webp\|thumb\|Avatar SDK content warnings]]~~

	=====~~SDK~~=~~====~~		=== Age-based Content Gating ===
	~~'''Avatars & worlds'''~~		Age-based Content Gating would automatically enable Content Gating for users under 18 for every filter except Extreme Horror. This was revealed in the 22 November 2023 Developer Update<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-22-november-2023/20878#h-202342-open-beta-6 Developer Update - 22 November, 2023]</ref>. Due to issues with the system in regards to users having the incorrect Date of Birth on their VRChat account and the way creators label their content, it has been disabled as of December 7th, 2023<ref name="7Dec2023DevUpdate"/>. It has been suggested this will be reimplemented with [[Age Verification]] in the future, however there is no confirmation as to when or how it will be done.

	~~In the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]'s "Builder" tab, navigate to "World Info". Select the content warnings you want, then press the "Save Changes" button at the top of the "Builder" tab.~~
	~~[[File:~~Content ~~warnings website.webp\|thumb\|Website content warnings]]~~

	~~=====Website=====~~
	~~'''Avatars'''~~

	~~Head over to your avatar page on the VRChat website, and scroll down to the "~~Content ~~Warnings" section~~. ~~Select~~ the ~~content warnings you want, and it will be automatically changed.~~

	~~Navigate there by going to {{VRC link\|~~https://vrchat.com/~~home~~/~~avatars\|this site}}~~, ~~and selecting an avatar~~.

	~~'''Worlds'''~~

	~~Head over~~ to ~~your world page~~ on ~~the~~ VRChat ~~website,~~ and ~~scroll down to the "Content Warnings" section. Select~~ the content ~~warnings you want~~, ~~then press the~~ "~~Save Changes~~" ~~button on the top right of the page.~~

	~~Navigate there by going to {{VRC link\|https:/~~/~~vrchat~~.~~com/home/content/worlds\|~~this ~~site}}~~, ~~and selecting a world~~.

	==Content filtering==		==Content filtering==
			[[File:Content gating main menu settings.webp\|thumb\|Main Menu Content Gating]]
	<!-- EDITOR NOTE: the following is commented out due to it not being accurate. Age-based content gating is not enabled. Reinstate when age-based content gating returns.		<!-- EDITOR NOTE: the following is commented out due to it not being accurate. Age-based content gating is not enabled. Reinstate when age-based content gating returns.
	<!-- The way content gets filtered within VRChat is based on the date of birth used when registering their account. If the user is under the age of 18, Content Warning labels will be turned on and cannot be turned off (age-based forced content gating).		<!-- The way content gets filtered within VRChat is based on the date of birth used when registering their account. If the user is under the age of 18, Content Warning labels will be turned on and cannot be turned off (age-based forced content gating).
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	'''Note:''' Self-uploaded content marked and filtered with content warning labels is still viewable and usable, indicated by black and yellow hazard stripes.		'''Note:''' Self-uploaded content marked and filtered with content warning labels is still viewable and usable, indicated by black and yellow hazard stripes.
	~~[[File:Content gating main menu settings.webp\|thumb\|Main Menu Content Gating]]~~

	====Toggling Content Warning labels====		====Toggling Content Warning labels====
	To change which labels ~~you want~~ to filter, first open your [[Special:MyLanguage/Quick Menu\|Quick Menu]]~~. Then~~ select the [[Special:MyLanguage/Main Menu\|Main Menu]] button at the top right. From here, select the [[Special:MyLanguage/Settings\|Settings]] ~~Tab at the bottom of~~ the Main Menu. Then, select the "Comfort & Safety" category on the left side. Under the "Content Gating" header, ~~you~~ can ~~begin changing~~ the ~~defaults~~ to ~~your liking~~.		To change which labels to filter, first open your [[Special:MyLanguage/Quick Menu\|Quick Menu]], then select the [[Special:MyLanguage/Main Menu\|Main Menu]] button at the top right. From here, select the [[Special:MyLanguage/Settings\|Settings]] tab on the Main Menu header. Then, select the "Comfort & Safety" category on the left side. Under the "Content Gating" header, is where the labels can be changed.

			==Applying Content Warnings==
			===SDK===
			[[File:Content warnings avatar SDK.webp\|thumb\|Avatar SDK content warnings]]
			====Avatars & worlds====
			In the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]'s "Builder" tab, navigate to the "Prepare Your Content" header. Select the "Content Warnings" dropdown, choose applicable content warnings, then press the "Save Changes" button at the top of the "Builder" tab.

			===Website===
			[[File:Content warnings website.webp\|thumb\|Website content warnings]]
			====Avatars====
			Navigate to the "{{VRC link\|https://vrchat.com/home/avatars\|Avatars}}" page on the VRChat website, then select an avatar. Scroll down to the "Content Warnings" section. Select applicable content warnings, and it will be automatically applied.

			====Worlds====
			Navigate to the "{{VRC link\|https://vrchat.com/home/content/worlds\|Worlds}}" page on the VRChat website, then select a world. Scroll down to the "Content Warnings" section. Select applicable content warnings, then press the "Save Changes" button at the top right of the page.

	==Reporting missing Content Warnings==		==Reporting missing Content Warnings==
	Avatars or Worlds may not have any or have incorrect content warnings. These types of content can be reported using the [[Special:MyLanguage/Reporting\|in-client report form]]. There is no penalty to labeling appropriately, not doing so will result in VRChat labeling it at their own discretion, one could also potentially face action against their account in some circumstances.		Avatars or Worlds may not have any or have incorrect content warnings. These types of content can be reported using the [[Special:MyLanguage/Reporting\|in-client report form]]. There is no penalty to labeling appropriately, not doing so will result in VRChat labeling it at their own discretion, one could also potentially face action against their account in some circumstances.

	~~== Age-based Content Gating ==~~
	Age-based Content Gating would automatically enable Content Gating for users under 18 for every filter except Extreme Horror. This was revealed in the 22 November 2023 Developer Update<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-22-november-2023/20878#h-202342-open-beta-6</ref>. Due to issues with the system in regards to users having the incorrect Date of Birth on their VRChat account and the way creators label their content, it has been disabled as of December 7th 2023<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5</ref>. It has been suggested this will be reimplemented with [[Age Verification]] in the future, however there is no confirmation as to when or how it will be done.

	==Resources==		==Resources==

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Fixed table note.

2025-05-15T23:13:19Z

Fixed table note.

Usr e2fe8bbe-5c48-4534-8701-014d7fc75e13 at 21:36, 15 May 2025

2025-05-15T21:36:37Z

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2025-03-24T23:40:27Z

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	=====SDK=====		=====SDK=====
	~~<u>~~Avatars & worlds~~</u>~~		'''Avatars & worlds'''

	In the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]'s "Builder" tab, navigate to "World Info". Select the content warnings you want, then press the "Save Changes" button at the top of the "Builder" tab.		In the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]'s "Builder" tab, navigate to "World Info". Select the content warnings you want, then press the "Save Changes" button at the top of the "Builder" tab.
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	=====Website=====		=====Website=====
	~~<u>~~Avatars~~</u>~~		'''Avatars'''

	Head over to your avatar page on the VRChat website, and scroll down to the "Content Warnings" section. Select the content warnings you want, and it will be automatically changed.		Head over to your avatar page on the VRChat website, and scroll down to the "Content Warnings" section. Select the content warnings you want, and it will be automatically changed.
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	Navigate there by going to {{VRC link\|https://vrchat.com/home/avatars\|this site}}, and selecting an avatar.		Navigate there by going to {{VRC link\|https://vrchat.com/home/avatars\|this site}}, and selecting an avatar.

	~~<u>~~Worlds~~</u>~~		'''Worlds'''

	Head over to your world page on the VRChat website, and scroll down to the "Content Warnings" section. Select the content warnings you want, then press the "Save Changes" button on the top right of the page.		Head over to your world page on the VRChat website, and scroll down to the "Content Warnings" section. Select the content warnings you want, then press the "Save Changes" button on the top right of the page.
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	'''Note:''' Self-uploaded content marked and filtered with content warning labels is still viewable and usable, indicated by black and yellow hazard stripes.		'''Note:''' Self-uploaded content marked and filtered with content warning labels is still viewable and usable, indicated by black and yellow hazard stripes.
	[[File:Content gating main menu settings.webp\|thumb\|Main ~~menu content gating~~]]		[[File:Content gating main menu settings.webp\|thumb\|Main Menu Content Gating]]

	====Toggling Content Warning labels====		====Toggling Content Warning labels====

Usr c272d4fe-f1f8-4d77-8008-cad6cb81d6cd: Updated page significantly and clarified Age-based content gating.

2025-03-16T02:09:29Z

Updated page significantly and clarified Age-based content gating.

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	{{Noticebox/Official}}		{{Noticebox/Official}}
	[[File:ContentGatingKeyArtBlog.png\|thumb\|337x337px\|Content Gating key art]]		[[File:ContentGatingKeyArtBlog.png\|thumb\|337x337px\|Content Gating key art]]
	'''Content Gating''' is a system that allows users to filter or limit the type of content they encounter in [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRChat]]. Creators are required to label their content appropriately so that users are able to curate their experience. Content ~~filtering might apply where you~~ can~~'t tag content (ex~~. ~~Prints, Icons, Emojis, Stickers, ...)~~		'''Content Gating''' is a system that allows users to filter or limit the type of content they encounter in [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRChat]]. Creators are required to label their content appropriately so that users are able to curate their experience. Content Gating settings can be adjusted from inside VRChat or the website.

	'''Note:''' Age-based forced content gating has been temporarily disabled as of December 7th, 2023.<ref name=":0">https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5</ref>

	==Content Warnings==		==Content Warnings==
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	Explanations and usage examples are from VRChat's {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|Creator Guidelines}}. '''No matter what, VRChat's {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/legal\|Terms of Service}} are the "final word".''' These explanations will help guide you into labeling content correctly to not break TOS.		Explanations and usage examples are from VRChat's {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|Creator Guidelines}}. '''No matter what, VRChat's {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/legal\|Terms of Service}} are the "final word".''' These explanations will help guide you into labeling content correctly to not break TOS.

	<~~sup~~>*Subject to change~~</sup>~~<ref name=":0" />		<sub>*Subject to change<ref name=":0">https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5</ref>.</sub>

	<sub>† The age-based forced gating system was disabled as of the 7 December 2023 Dev Update~~, and is not active as of Feb 11, 2025.</sub>~~<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5</ref>		<sub>† The age-based forced gating system was disabled as of the 7 December 2023 Dev Update<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5</ref>.</sub>

	===Applying Content Warnings to your content===		===Applying Content Warnings to your content===
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	==Content filtering==		==Content filtering==
	The way content gets filtered within VRChat is based on the date of birth used when registering their account. If the user is under the age of 18, Content Warning labels will be turned on and cannot be turned off (age-based forced content gating).		<!-- EDITOR NOTE: the following is commented out due to it not being accurate. Age-based content gating is not enabled. Reinstate when age-based content gating returns.
			<!-- The way content gets filtered within VRChat is based on the date of birth used when registering their account. If the user is under the age of 18, Content Warning labels will be turned on and cannot be turned off (age-based forced content gating).

	For users over the age of 18, Content Warning labels will be off by default.		For users over the age of 18, Content Warning labels will be off by default. -->

	~~====How Content Gating affects content viewing====~~
	Viewing content blocked by the Content Gating system results in the following:		Viewing content blocked by the Content Gating system results in the following:
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	==Reporting missing Content Warnings==		==Reporting missing Content Warnings==
	Avatars or Worlds may not have any or have incorrect content warnings. These types of content can be reported using the [[Special:MyLanguage/Reporting\|in-client report form]]. There is no penalty to labeling appropriately, not doing so will result in VRChat labeling it at their own discretion, one could also potentially face action against their account in some circumstances.		Avatars or Worlds may not have any or have incorrect content warnings. These types of content can be reported using the [[Special:MyLanguage/Reporting\|in-client report form]]. There is no penalty to labeling appropriately, not doing so will result in VRChat labeling it at their own discretion, one could also potentially face action against their account in some circumstances.

			== Age-based Content Gating ==
			Age-based Content Gating would automatically enable Content Gating for users under 18 for every filter except Extreme Horror. This was revealed in the 22 November 2023 Developer Update<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-22-november-2023/20878#h-202342-open-beta-6</ref>. Due to issues with the system in regards to users having the incorrect Date of Birth on their VRChat account and the way creators label their content, it has been disabled as of December 7th 2023<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5</ref>. It has been suggested this will be reimplemented with [[Age Verification]] in the future, however there is no confirmation as to when or how it will be done.

	==Resources==		==Resources==

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
	*{{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/content-gating\|Content Gating Blog Post}}		*{{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/content-gating\|Content Gating Blog Post}}
	*~~{{Forum link\|~~https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5\|Content Gating Changes \| December 7th Developer Update}}		*[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-7-december-2023/21274#content-gating-changes-5 Content Gating Changes \| December 7th Developer Update]

	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />

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	\|Sexually suggestive		\|Sexually suggestive
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|		\| style="text-align:center;" \|†
	\|Avatars or worlds that display, imply, or promote sexually provocative poses, clothing, or activities. This includes but is not limited to overly revealing attire, sexually suggestive or provocative animations, or sexually-themed environments and avatars.		\|Avatars or worlds that display, imply, or promote sexually provocative poses, clothing, or activities. This includes but is not limited to overly revealing attire, sexually suggestive or provocative animations, or sexually-themed environments and avatars.
	\|Content labeled “sexually suggestive” might be an avatar wearing revealing lingerie or an adult-themed dance club.		\|Content labeled “sexually suggestive” might be an avatar wearing revealing lingerie or an adult-themed dance club.
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	\|Adult language and themes		\|Adult language and themes
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|		\| style="text-align:center;" \|†
	\|Avatars or worlds that include or promote mature subject matter such as drug use, gambling, or dark humor. This label focuses on explicit content that isn’t necessarily sexual, but is still “adult”.		\|Avatars or worlds that include or promote mature subject matter such as drug use, gambling, or dark humor. This label focuses on explicit content that isn’t necessarily sexual, but is still “adult”.
	\|Content labeled as “adult language and themes” might include avatars with very explicit language on their clothing or worlds that simulate drug usage.		\|Content labeled as “adult language and themes” might include avatars with very explicit language on their clothing or worlds that simulate drug usage.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Graphic violence		\|Graphic violence
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|		\| style="text-align:center;" \|*
	\|Avatars or worlds that depict or encourage acts of violence in a detailed, realistic manner. This includes but is not limited to depictions of physical harm, depictions of self-harm, realistic weapons with violent animations, and other related content.		\|Avatars or worlds that depict or encourage acts of violence in a detailed, realistic manner. This includes but is not limited to depictions of physical harm, depictions of self-harm, realistic weapons with violent animations, and other related content.
	\|This label is not meant for “cartoon”-style violence but indicates that the content has some level of realism.		\|This label is not meant for “cartoon”-style violence but indicates that the content has some level of realism.
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	\|Excessive gore		\|Excessive gore
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|		\| style="text-align:center;" \|*
	\|Avatars or worlds that contain overly graphic or vivid depictions of blood, guts, or bodily dismemberment. This can include animations, textures, or scenes that aim to shock or disgust.		\|Avatars or worlds that contain overly graphic or vivid depictions of blood, guts, or bodily dismemberment. This can include animations, textures, or scenes that aim to shock or disgust.
	\|Content labeled as "excessive gore" might feature an avatar with overly graphic, realistic injuries or a world that depicts a gruesome, realistic crime scene.		\|Content labeled as "excessive gore" might feature an avatar with overly graphic, realistic injuries or a world that depicts a gruesome, realistic crime scene.
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	\|Extreme horror		\|Extreme horror
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|		\| style="text-align:center;" \|*
	\|Avatars or worlds designed to instill intense fear, anxiety, or distress. This could include deeply unsettling themes or disturbing imagery beyond conventional and well-known horror aesthetics.		\|Avatars or worlds designed to instill intense fear, anxiety, or distress. This could include deeply unsettling themes or disturbing imagery beyond conventional and well-known horror aesthetics.
	\|This label isn’t meant for the common types of “jumpscare” horror or “spooky” worlds, it’s a few levels above that.		\|This label isn’t meant for the common types of “jumpscare” horror or “spooky” worlds, it’s a few levels above that.

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	\|Sexually suggestive		\|Sexually suggestive
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	\|Avatars or worlds that display, imply, or promote sexually provocative poses, clothing, or activities. This includes but is not limited to overly revealing attire, sexually suggestive or provocative animations, or sexually-themed environments and avatars.		\|Avatars or worlds that display, imply, or promote sexually provocative poses, clothing, or activities. This includes but is not limited to overly revealing attire, sexually suggestive or provocative animations, or sexually-themed environments and avatars.
	\|Content labeled “sexually suggestive” might be an avatar wearing revealing lingerie or an adult-themed dance club.		\|Content labeled “sexually suggestive” might be an avatar wearing revealing lingerie or an adult-themed dance club.
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	\|Adult language and themes		\|Adult language and themes
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|❌†		\| style="text-align:center;" \|
	\|Avatars or worlds that include or promote mature subject matter such as drug use, gambling, or dark humor. This label focuses on explicit content that isn’t necessarily sexual, but is still “adult”.		\|Avatars or worlds that include or promote mature subject matter such as drug use, gambling, or dark humor. This label focuses on explicit content that isn’t necessarily sexual, but is still “adult”.
	\|Content labeled as “adult language and themes” might include avatars with very explicit language on their clothing or worlds that simulate drug usage.		\|Content labeled as “adult language and themes” might include avatars with very explicit language on their clothing or worlds that simulate drug usage.
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	\|Graphic violence		\|Graphic violence
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|~~❌<small>*</small>~~		\| style="text-align:center;" \|
	\|Avatars or worlds that depict or encourage acts of violence in a detailed, realistic manner. This includes but is not limited to depictions of physical harm, depictions of self-harm, realistic weapons with violent animations, and other related content.		\|Avatars or worlds that depict or encourage acts of violence in a detailed, realistic manner. This includes but is not limited to depictions of physical harm, depictions of self-harm, realistic weapons with violent animations, and other related content.
	\|This label is not meant for “cartoon”-style violence but indicates that the content has some level of realism.		\|This label is not meant for “cartoon”-style violence but indicates that the content has some level of realism.
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	\|Excessive gore		\|Excessive gore
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|~~❌<small>*</small>~~		\| style="text-align:center;" \|
	\|Avatars or worlds that contain overly graphic or vivid depictions of blood, guts, or bodily dismemberment. This can include animations, textures, or scenes that aim to shock or disgust.		\|Avatars or worlds that contain overly graphic or vivid depictions of blood, guts, or bodily dismemberment. This can include animations, textures, or scenes that aim to shock or disgust.
	\|Content labeled as "excessive gore" might feature an avatar with overly graphic, realistic injuries or a world that depicts a gruesome, realistic crime scene.		\|Content labeled as "excessive gore" might feature an avatar with overly graphic, realistic injuries or a world that depicts a gruesome, realistic crime scene.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Extreme horror		\|Extreme horror
	\| style="text-align:center;" \|~~❌<small>*</small>~~		\| style="text-align:center;" \|
	\|Avatars or worlds designed to instill intense fear, anxiety, or distress. This could include deeply unsettling themes or disturbing imagery beyond conventional and well-known horror aesthetics.		\|Avatars or worlds designed to instill intense fear, anxiety, or distress. This could include deeply unsettling themes or disturbing imagery beyond conventional and well-known horror aesthetics.
	\|This label isn’t meant for the common types of “jumpscare” horror or “spooky” worlds, it’s a few levels above that.		\|This label isn’t meant for the common types of “jumpscare” horror or “spooky” worlds, it’s a few levels above that.