Can content about me be removed from Reddit?
Removal guide
The answer
Reddit removes content that breaks its rules, such as harassment, sharing personal information, impersonation and non-consensual intimate media. You can report posts to subreddit moderators and to Reddit directly. Opinion and discussion that stays within the rules usually remains, and Reddit threads can rank well in Google, so search repair is often part of the answer.
Step by step
- Identify the rule brokenReddit's content policy and the subreddit's rules.
- Report the post or commentThrough the report button or Reddit's help centre.
- Contact moderatorsFor subreddit rule breaches.
- Request search removalIf the thread is removed but still shows in Google, use the outdated content tool.
UK, EU and US at a glance
| Jurisdiction | Position |
|---|---|
| UK | Platform policy; Online Safety Act duties; legal routes for unlawful content. |
| EU | Digital Services Act notice routes. |
| US | Platform policy; Section 230. |
Common mistakes
- Posting replies that keep the thread active
- Creating accounts to argue your case
When to get help. If a thread ranks for your name and cannot be removed, search repair reduces its visibility. See Search Result Suppression.
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