Quick answer
Report a video: below it, More > Report, pick a reason. Short: More (bottom right) > Report. Comment: More next to it > Report. Channel: on the channel page, …more in the description > Report user. Block someone: in live chat tap their message > Block, or from a mention notification > More > Block this user. Unblock: myaccount.google.com/blocklist. Creators: More on a comment > Hide from channel.
Does this match what you see?
- Someone is harassing you in comments or live chat.
- A video or channel breaks YouTube’s rules.
- Someone is pretending to be you or sharing your private information.
Computer (browser)iPhone & iPadAndroid
Based on four YouTube Help pages, found by searching support.google.com and read on November 6, 2026. Reporting steps are YouTube’s computer steps; blocking steps are from the Android app.
Why this happens: the possible causes
Report, block or hide: what each does.
| Action | What happens |
|---|---|
| Report | YouTube reviews it; removes it if it breaks the rules. Anonymous. |
| Block a channel | They can no longer see your live chat messages or comments, or mention you. Also applies in other Google products. |
| Hide a user (creators) | Their comments, live chats and posts don’t show on your channel; they aren’t notified. |
- Reports are reviewed, not automaticCheck this first
YouTube says reported content isn’t removed automatically, and extra reports don’t change the outcome if no violation is found.
Try these 60-second checks first
- Sign in first: YouTube’s steps start with signing in.
- Our tip: save the link and a screenshot before you report.
How to fix it, step by step
Work through these in order. They start with the quickest, safest checks and only move to steps that sign you out or remove data later.
Fix 1: Report a video or Short
YouTube says videos can be reported any time after upload and are reviewed 24/7.
- Video: sign in, open it, click More below the video > Report, choose the reason, then Report.
- Short: open it, click or tap More (bottom right) > Report, choose the reason > Next, add details like timestamps if you want, then Report.
- On a TV: in the YouTube app, open the video > Settings > Report.
Did it work? You see the report confirmation.
Did Fix 1 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 1. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Fix 2: Report a comment, post or live chat message
YouTube lets you report individual comments, Community posts and chat messages.
- Comment: next to it, More > Report, choose a reason > Report.
- Community post: More (top right of the post) > Report.
- Live chat: hover over (or tap) the message > More > Report.
Did it work? The report is submitted.
Did Fix 2 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 2. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Fix 3: Report a channel or user
YouTube says a channel report covers its profile photo, handle and description, not its videos.
Computer (browser)
- Open the channel page and click …more in the description.
- Click Report user, then choose Report user, Report channel art or Report profile picture (or Hide user from my channel).
- Pick a reason > Next, add details if you want > Next > Submit.
Problem is a specific video? YouTube says report the video itself, since channel reports don’t review videos.
Did it work? You’ve submitted the report.
Did Fix 3 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 3. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Fix 4: Block (or unblock) a channel
YouTube says a blocked channel can no longer see your live chat messages or comments, or receive your mentions (steps from YouTube’s Android page).
- In live chat: sign in to the app, tap their message > Block.
- From a mention: Notifications (top right) > Mentions > More next to their mention > Block this user > Block.
- Unblock: go to myaccount.google.com/blocklist and remove them.
YouTube says blocking on YouTube also blocks that account in other Google products. If you use YouTube Studio, you can still see a blocked channel’s comments on your channel.
Did it work? You no longer see their messages.
Did Fix 4 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 4. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Creators: hide a user from your channel
YouTube says hiding stops a user’s comments, live chats and posts showing on your channel, and stops them making clips of your videos. They aren’t notified.
- From a comment: More next to it > Hide from channel.
- In YouTube Studio: copy their channel URL, then Settings > Community moderation > User management, paste it into Hidden users under Automated Filters, and Save.
- Unhide: same place, click Remove next to their name > Save.
More moderation tools (blocked words, holding comments, link filters) are in YouTube comments not showing.
What happens after you report
YouTube says reported content is reviewed, not removed automatically. Content that breaks the Community Guidelines is removed; content that may not suit younger viewers may be age-restricted. Check progress in your Report history. If no violation is found, more reports won’t change the outcome.
Privacy, impersonation, harassment and legal reports
- Harassment: YouTube says its harassment policy covers prolonged or malicious insults, threats, bullying, doxxing and encouraging abusive fan behavior. Report the specific videos, comments or messages.
- Your private information shared without permission: use YouTube’s privacy complaint process.
- Someone pretending to be you or your channel: YouTube has a separate impersonation report.
- Legal issues (like copyright or trademark): More > Report > Legal issue, choose the issue > Next, and submit the form. YouTube says misusing legal forms can lead to account termination.
- Bad ads: see report an ad.
How to know it worked
- You’ve reported the content or blocked or hidden the person.
Still not working? Your next steps
- Your channel was hacked? See YouTube channel hacked. Need YouTube directly? See contact YouTube support.
Official help routes
SocialAppFix can’t see or change your account. For account decisions, recovery and appeals, only the platform’s own tools can help. These links go to the official sites.
- YouTube Help: report inappropriate videos, channels & other contentYouTube Help (external site, opens in a new tab)
- YouTube Help: block channels on YouTubeYouTube Help (external site, opens in a new tab)
- YouTube Help: hide or unhide users from your channelYouTube Help (external site, opens in a new tab)
- YouTube Help: reporting tools & policies for YouTube safetyYouTube Help (external site, opens in a new tab)
Frequently asked questions
Is reporting on YouTube anonymous?
Yes. YouTube says other users can’t tell who made the report.
Does reporting a video remove it?
Not automatically. YouTube reviews it and removes it only if it breaks the Community Guidelines.
What happens when you block someone on YouTube?
YouTube says they can no longer see your live chat messages or comments or mention you, and blocking also applies in other Google products.
Does someone know if I hide them from my channel?
No. YouTube says hidden users aren’t notified.
How do I unblock someone on YouTube?
Go to myaccount.google.com/blocklist and remove them.
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Sources and how we checked this guide
We base steps on the platforms’ own help pages and the phone makers’ official guides. Menu names change often and can differ by device, app version and region. Where a platform page could not be independently read, we link it so you can check the current wording yourself.
- Report inappropriate videos, channels & other content on YouTube (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Block channels on YouTube (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Hide or unhide users from your channel (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Reporting tools & policies for YouTube safety (external site, opens in a new tab)
Last reviewed 6 November 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 6 May 2027. How we write and review guides.
What changed
- 6 November 2026: First published.
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