How to Report a Post on Facebook
Report a Facebook post that contains harmful, false, or inappropriate content.
Steps
- 1
Find the post
on your Facebook feed that you want to report.
- 2
Click the three dots
in the top right corner of the post, next to the person's name.
- 3
Click "Find Support or Report Post"
from the drop-down menu.
- 4
Choose the reason
for your report from the list. Options include false information, hate speech, bullying, or violence.
- 5
Click "Submit"
to send the report to Facebook for review. Your report stays anonymous.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the person know I reported their post?Show
No, Facebook keeps your report anonymous. The person who posted will not see your name.
What happens after I report a post?Show
Facebook reviews the post against their Community Standards. If it breaks the rules, they remove the post.
Can I report a post that is not on my feed?Show
Yes, you can report posts on groups, pages, and Marketplace too. The three-dot menu works the same everywhere.
What if Facebook does not remove the post?Show
You can appeal the decision by clicking "Appeal" in your Support Inbox. A different reviewer will take another look.
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