# Mastodon adds Blurhash for adult content

Mastodon's new Blurhash feature improves visibility of hidden adult content. It compresses images into strings, reducing load time and database size. Posts with hidden media now appear more distinct in public timelines.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2019/05/improving-support-for-adult-content-on-mastodon/

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#mastodon #blurhash #content #adult

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Created: 2026-10-25T12:14:25.098189+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-25T12:14:25.098189+00:00

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Original source: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2019/05/improving-support-for-adult-content-on-mastodon/