How to report hate speech on Facebook

Step-by-step instructions to report abuse on Facebook

Social media platforms been criticised for their handling of complaints. They are not always responsive to user concerns, but overall they do continue to assess new ways to monitor & counter hate speech.

How To Report Abuse & Threats On Facebook

The best way to report abusive content or spam on Facebook is by using the Report link that appears near the content itself.


To report a post:

1. Click  in the top right of the post

2. Click Report post or Report photo

3. Select the option that best describes the issue and follow the on-screen instructions


Report Something on Facebook

Please select the option that best describes what you'd like to report, then use the link or information provided to find the best way to report it. By choosing the correct option, you'll help us to review your report faster and more accurately.


What best describes the issue that you want to report?
  • My account has been hacked

  • I want to report something that shouldn't be on Facebook (e.g. photo, group, Page)

  • Bullying or harassment

  • Other abuse


5 Things You Can Do
  1. Send a message to the person responsible for posting

  2. Unfriend the person to remove them from your friend list

  3. Block the person from contacting you

  4. Report the person if their behavior is abusive

  5. Use privacy settings


Tools for Addressing Abuse on Facebook

We're sorry you're having a bad experience on Facebook, and we want to help. If you want to report something that goes against our Community Standards (example: nudity, hate speech, violence), use the Report link near the post, photo or comment to report it to us.


If you want to report something that goes against our Community Standards but you don't have an account or can't see the content (example: someone blocked you), you may need to ask a friend to help you. Remember that you should contact local law enforcement if you ever feel threatened by something you see on Facebook.


Staying Safe on Facebook


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Last modified: Sunday, 4 November 2018, 6:38 PM