Swipeblocked catalogs the phrases Apple's keyboard won't suggest

An online platform called Swipeblocked has unveiled a compilation of phrases that Apple's keyboard on iPhones does not suggest or allow users to swipe. The website reveals thousands of words and phrases the iPhone will not permit, but it will enable you to type them manually. The list includes slurs, sex, drugs, political slogans, historical events, and public figures.

Apple has historically prioritized certain autocorrects and swiped words over others, avoiding potential controversies. For instance, if a word is one letter away from a commonly used alternative, Apple will suggest the more likely option to prevent awkward situations like accidentally sending offensive messages.

The hidden list categorizes words Apple won't suggest as vulgar, offensive, or sensitive. The website provides the full list of offending words and their corresponding categories. Despite being offensive, users can still type these words by manually inputting them.

However, Apple's keyboard also blocks other phrases, such as "left wing conspiracy," which it changes to "left wrong conspiracy." Some phrases that can't be swiped or auto-suggested include "right wing conspiracy" and "Santa isn't real." Apple doesn't disclose the list or the criteria for its inclusion.

Swipeblocked decodes the list from the keyboard's data files in iOS 27. While many entries seem nonsensical, the site emphasizes that this information is a curiosity rather than Apple attempting to control users' speech. The blocks vary across languages and cultures, with some languages having different restrictions.