Quick answer
Click ⋯ Options next to the thing you want to report, then Report post, Report profile, Report page, Report comment (behind more), Report ad and so on, and pick the reason that best matches. For messages, open the chat and use Options or ⓘ Information > Report. If reporting doesn’t work, Meta says to log in on a computer and use the report links there. Can’t see the content (for example, you’re blocked)? Meta has separate help for that, and for a Page you can’t access it suggests asking a friend to report it. You can’t report a comment on your own profile, but you can hide or delete it, or block the person.
What do you want to report?
Does this match what you see?
- You can’t find the Report option on a post, profile or Page.
- You want to report a fake account, scam or abusive message.
- You can’t see the content because you’ve been blocked.
- There’s no way to report a comment on your own profile.
- You clicked Report but weren’t asked to submit anything.
Computer (browser)
Steps come from Meta’s help page for reporting content on a computer. Meta says that if you’re having trouble reporting something, log in from a computer and use the report links. To report a fake account pretending to be you, see fake account impersonation.
Why this happens: the possible causes
Start with the line that matches what you see.
| What you see | Possible cause | Do this |
|---|---|---|
| No Report option | It’s behind ⋯ Options (or “more” for comments) | Find the right menu |
| Can’t see the content | You’re blocked or don’t have an account | When you can’t report |
| Can’t report a comment on your profile | Meta doesn’t allow it | Hide, delete or block |
| Reported, but nothing to submit | Meta used your feedback without a report | What happens next |
- The Report option is in a menuPossible
Meta’s steps put Report behind an Options menu for posts, profiles, Pages, groups, events and ads, and behind “more” for comments.
- You can’t see the contentPossible
Meta has separate help for people who don’t have an account or can’t see the content, for example because someone blocked them.
Try these 60-second checks first
- Look for ⋯ Options next to the content.
- Having trouble? Try on a computer.
- Pick the reason that best matches what you see.
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 post, photo or video
Meta’s steps for posts, photos and videos on a computer.
Computer (browser)
- Post: go to the post, click ⋯ Options in its top right, then Report post. Choose the reason that best describes how it goes against the Community Standards, then click Submit on the summary screen and Done.
- Photo or video: click it to expand it, click ⋯ Options to the right, then Report photo or Report video, and follow the instructions. If the profile is locked and you can’t see the full-size photo, click Find support or report photo.
- A post on your own profile: go to your profile, click ⋯ Options on the post, then Report post. You can also block the person who posted it.
Meta says you can also Unfollow, Block or Unfriend to stop seeing similar things.
Did it work? You’ve finished the on-screen report steps.
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 profile
Meta’s steps for reporting a profile that goes against its Community Standards.
Computer (browser)
- Log into Facebook and go to the profile (click its name in your Feed or search for it).
- Click ⋯ Options to the right, then Report profile.
- Click the option that best describes the problem, then Done.
Someone bothering you? Meta says you can also unfriend or block them. If the profile is pretending to be you or someone you know, follow fake account impersonation.
Did it work? You see the Done screen.
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 comment (and what to do on your own profile)
For comments, Meta’s steps start from more next to the comment.
Computer (browser)
- Go to the comment and click more next to it.
- Click Report comment.
- Choose the option that best describes the problem. Nothing fits? Click Something Else to search for more.
Meta says you can’t currently report a comment on your own profile. You can hide or delete it, and you can block someone from seeing your profile if they post offensive comments. To limit who can comment in future, see comments not showing.
Did it work? The comment is reported, or hidden or deleted on your profile.
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: Report a message
Meta’s steps for reporting a message on facebook.com.
Computer (browser)
- Click Messenger in the top right of any Facebook page and open the conversation.
- In a pop-up chat, click Options. In full Message view, click ⓘ Information.
- Click Report. In Message view, if you don’t see it, click Privacy & support to open the dropdown, then Report.
- Choose the option that best describes the problem.
Meta has separate steps for secret conversations, and for reporting in the Messenger app (see the Messenger Help Center).
Did it work? You’ve finished the on-screen report steps.
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.
Fix 5: Report a Page, group or event
For Pages and groups, Meta’s steps use Options below the cover photo.
Computer (browser)
- Page: go to the Page, click ⋯ Options below its cover photo, select Report page, and choose the best option.
- Group you’re a member of: go to the group, click Options below its cover photo, and select Report Group.
- Event: from your Feed, click Events in the left menu, go to the event, click ⋯ Options and select Report event.
Can’t access the Page? Meta suggests asking a friend to report it.
Did it work? You’ve finished the on-screen report steps.
Did Fix 5 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 5. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Fix 6: Report an ad or a hashtag
Meta says reporting content that may go against its Advertising Policies signals that the ad may need another review.
Computer (browser)
- Ad: in your Feed, click Options next to the ad, then Report ad, and follow the instructions.
- Ad gone from your Feed? Click Recent ad activity in the left menu to find ads you saved or interacted with, or search Meta’s Ad Library.
- Hashtag: search for it, click ⋯ Options, select Give feedback or report topic, choose the reason, then Submit.
Spotted a scam ad selling goods? See Marketplace scams for warning signs.
Did it work? You’ve finished the on-screen report steps.
Did Fix 6 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 6. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Fix 7: Can’t report it? Use a computer, or ask a friend
Meta’s advice when reporting doesn’t work.
- If you’re having trouble reporting something, Meta says to log in from a computer and use the report links.
- If you can’t see the content (for example, someone blocked you (external site, opens in a new tab)) or don’t have an account, Meta says to ask a friend with an account to report it, using the Report link near the post, photo or comment. Meta says it can’t act until it can find the content, so include as much detail as possible, such as links and screenshots.
- Can’t access a Page you want to report? Meta suggests asking a friend to report it.
- Report it from your own profile if it was posted there (Fix 1).
Your account was hacked, or you can’t log in? Reporting content won’t fix that: see Facebook hacked account recovery or can’t log in.
Did it work? You’ve submitted a report, or a friend has.
Did Fix 7 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 7. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Block a profile, Page or group nickname
Reporting tells Meta about content; blocking stops someone interacting with you. Meta says a blocked profile or Page can’t see your posts, tag you, invite you to events or groups, start a conversation with you or add you as a friend. If you’re connected, blocking also unfriends, unlikes and unfollows them. They aren’t notified.
- Block a profile or Page: go to their profile or Page, then on a computer click Options (or More) > Block > Confirm; on a phone or tablet (app or mobile browser) tap the three dots (•••) (or More) > Block > Block. Meta says the Block option is no longer in the post menu in Feed.
- From settings: Settings & privacy > Settings > Blocking (under Audience and visibility; on a phone, tap Menu first: top left on iPhone and Android, bottom right on iPad, top right in a mobile browser or Facebook Lite; in Lite, tap Close after blocking) > Add to blocked list, type their name, then Block and confirm. Can’t find them? Meta suggests trying an email address linked to their profile.
- Block a nickname in a group: click the nickname or its photo on a post or comment, click Options next to the nickname on its group profile page, then Block [Nickname] > Block. Meta says this blocks only that nickname, not the main profile or their other nicknames.
Meta says blocking doesn’t cover apps, games or groups you both use, and may not prevent all contact. Blocking one of someone’s profiles doesn’t block their other profiles. If you have additional profiles, block from each one separately; blocking from several may let the person work out they’re all yours. More on blocking from Marketplace: block someone on Marketplace.
Unblock someone
- Computer: profile picture > Settings & privacy > Settings > Blocking (below Audience and visibility) > Edit > See your blocked list, then Unblock next to the profile or Page > Confirm.
- Phone or tablet: Menu (top left on iPhone and Android, bottom right on iPad, top right in a mobile browser or Lite) > Settings & privacy > Settings > Blocking, then Unblock next to them and tap Unblock again to confirm.
- Group nicknames are unblocked from the same Blocking settings: tap Unblock next to the nickname, then confirm.
Meta says an unblocked profile or Page can see your public posts again, but you won’t automatically be friends or follow them: send a new friend request, or like or follow the Page again. If you unblock a profile or Page, you can’t block it again for a few days (this wait doesn’t apply to nicknames).
What happens after you report
Meta says that depending on your feedback, you may then be able to submit a report. For some types of content, it doesn’t ask you to submit a report but uses your feedback to help its systems learn. Meta says it removes things if they go against its Community Standards.
If you just want to stop seeing someone, Meta says you can unfollow, unfriend or block them.
How to know it worked
- You reached the Done or confirmation screen.
- You’ve blocked, unfollowed or unfriended the person if you don’t want to see them again.
Still not working? Your next steps
- Someone is pretending to be you? See fake account impersonation.
- Want to stop someone contacting you? Block them, and see Facebook recovery scams if they’re asking for codes or money.
- Your own post was removed after a report? See Facebook removed your post.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I unblock someone on Facebook?
Meta says to go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Blocking and tap Unblock next to them, then confirm. You won’t automatically be friends again, and you can’t block them again for a few days.
Why can’t I block someone from a Facebook post?
Meta says the Block option is no longer available directly from the post menu in Feed. You can still block someone from their profile (Options > Block) or through Settings > Blocking.
How do I report something on Facebook if I’m blocked or don’t have an account?
Meta says to ask a friend with an account to report it using the Report link near the post, photo or comment, and to give as much detail as possible, including links and screenshots. Meta can’t act on a report until it can find the content.
How do I report a post on Facebook?
Click ⋯ Options in the top right of the post, then Report post. Choose the reason that best describes the problem, then Submit and Done.
Why can’t I report a comment on my own profile?
Meta says you currently can’t report a comment on your own profile. You can hide or delete it, and block someone from seeing your profile if they post offensive comments.
Why wasn’t I asked to submit my report?
Meta says that for some types of content it doesn’t ask you to submit a report, but uses your feedback to help its systems learn.
What if I can’t report something?
Meta says that if you’re having trouble reporting something, log in from a computer and use the report links there.
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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.
- Unblock a Facebook profile, Page, or nickname (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Block someone’s Facebook profile, Page, or nickname (external site, opens in a new tab)
- How do I report something on Facebook if I don’t have an account or can’t see it? (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Report Content on Facebook (external site, opens in a new tab)
Last reviewed 22 October 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 20 April 2027. How we write and review guides.
What changed
- 23 October 2026: Added blocking and unblocking a profile, Page or group nickname, from help/168009843260943 and help/115916435160582.
- 22 October 2026: Added Meta’s advice for reporting when you’re blocked or have no account, from help/276669109081616.
- 22 October 2026: First published.
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