{"id":13802,"date":"2023-06-20T14:10:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T20:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=13802"},"modified":"2024-02-29T04:22:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T11:22:53","slug":"how-to-report-a-channel-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-report-a-channel-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Report a YouTube Channel (Desktop & Mobile)"},"content":{"rendered":"

YouTube is an incredible social media platform where anyone with a camera can share their original short or long-form video creations. But it has a dark side, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

As sad as it is to admit, there are plenty of YouTube channels out there that violate YouTube\u2019s Community Guidelines in either their behavior or the type of content they post.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what do you do if you come across one of these channels \u2013 or if they come across you?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re experiencing any form of abuse or have witnessed any inappropriate content from a YouTube channel, your best course of action is to report it. That way, YouTube will review the channel and take action.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explain how to report a channel on YouTube using the desktop website or the mobile app.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Happens When a YouTube Channel Gets Reported?<\/b><\/h2>\n

When a YouTube channel gets reported, YouTube takes some time to review it and the reasons for the reporting. It doesn\u2019t get taken down right away.<\/span><\/p>\n

If YouTube finds that the channel is completely violating their Community Guidelines or has committed \u201ca single case of severe abuse,\u201d then they will remove it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regarding less severe Guidelines violations, a channel must accrue three strikes total before YouTube will delete it.<\/span><\/p>\n

To date, YouTube has removed<\/span> nearly 6.5 million channels<\/span><\/a> from the platform<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things To Consider Before Reporting a Channel on YouTube<\/b><\/h2>\n

Reporting a YouTube channel is a serious step to take. As such, it calls for a little bit of thought beforehand. So, consider these things before you make that fateful click.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. <\/strong>Do You Have a Valid Reason for Reporting the Channel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are plenty of valid reasons to report a channel, but also plenty of invalid ones, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if the only reason you decide to report a channel is because the person who owns it made a video where they said something you disagreed with, that\u2019s not grounds for getting them in trouble. Neither is it okay for you to report them as a joke.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may not like a certain YouTube creator personally, or their type of content. But unless they\u2019re saying or doing something abusive, inappropriate, deceptive, or violent in their videos, then reporting their channel is probably too dramatic a step.<\/span><\/p>\n

In case you need more guidance on what\u2019s a reportable offense and what\u2019s not, check out<\/span> YouTube\u2019s Community Guidelines<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Do You Want to See More Content From That Channel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Keep in mind that when a channel gets reported and is found to have violated YouTube\u2019s Community Guidelines, it can get demonetized or even deleted. That\u2019s why you need to make sure you\u2019re okay with not seeing more content from that creatorbefore you click <\/span>Report user.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Is Reporting the Best Way to Handle this Channel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Consider if reporting is really the best way to handle this channel. If the creator is in violation of Community Guidelines, then you should absolutely report them to the platform. But if it\u2019s a case where you simply don\u2019t like them or their content, you may want toblock them instead. This way, you no longer have to see their videos on your feed.<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Report a Channel on YouTube on the Desktop<\/b><\/h2>\n

At this point, we\u2019ll begin guiding you through the steps of<\/span> reporting a YouTube channel<\/span><\/a> using the YouTube website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #1: <\/b>Make sure you\u2019re signed into your YouTube account.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #2: <\/b>Find the page for the channel you want to report.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Find<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #3: <\/b>Click on the <\/span>About tab.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"About\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #4: <\/b>Click <\/span>Report user.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Report<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #5: <\/b>Choose the reason that best describes why you\u2019re reporting the channel. (You have three options \u2013 channel art, profile picture, and user.)<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Reporting<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #6 (optional): <\/b>In the window that automatically pops open, go into more detail about why you\u2019re reporting this channel.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Go<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #7: <\/b>Click <\/span>Submit.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Click<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

How To Report a Channel on YouTube on Mobile App (iPhones and Androids)<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re browsing your YouTube app on your iPhone or Android and find a channel you want to report, here\u2019s how to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #1: <\/b>Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #2: <\/b>Find the channel you want to report.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Find<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #3: <\/b>In the top right-hand corner of the channel\u2019s page, tap <\/span>More.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Click<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #4: <\/b>Select <\/span>Report user.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #5 (optional): <\/b>In the box that pops open, enter any details you want to add to your report.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Add<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #6: <\/b>Select <\/span>Next.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #7 (optional): <\/b>Select any of the creator\u2019s videos that you want to report specifically.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #8: <\/b>Select <\/span>Submit.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

3 More Actions You Can Take To Protect Against Other Channels<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you decide that reporting is too harsh of an action, or if you want to make sure that you see and interact with the offending channel as little as possible while your report is being reviewed, worry not. We\u2019ve got three other actions you can take to protect yourself and your community against abusive, or even just annoying channels.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Select \u201cNot Interested\u201d on all their Videos<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To help curate your Recommendations list and rid it of your least favorite creators, select \u201cNot interested\u201d on any video of theirs that you come upon. Take it a step further by clicking the link \u201cTell us why\u201d and selecting a reason for not wanting to view that content anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do this enough times, YouTube may get the hint and quit recommending that channel\u2019s content to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t Give them Any Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

YouTube channels thrive on engagement. So, if you don\u2019t like or have a beef with one, the best way to stick it to them, so to speak, is to not engage with them at all. Don\u2019t even dislike their videos, since even dislikes still count as engagements and are a net positive for YouTube creators.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Select \u201cDon\u2019t Recommend Channel\u201d on One of their Videos<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t want to report a channel, but you still don\u2019t want to see content from that creator in your feed, try selecting \u201cDon\u2019t recommend channel\u201d on one of their videos. This will, effectively, block them, so that you no longer get their content recommended to you on your homepage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you come across a YouTube channel that is in clear violation of YouTube\u2019s Community Guidelines and is causing you or someone else harm, it may be best for you to report them. Thanks to our guide, you now know how to do that on the desktop version of YouTube, as well as the mobile app on your iPhone or Android device.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you liked our tutorials, we have more on the<\/span> Viralyft blog<\/span><\/a>. Check them out!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you notice inappropriate content or experience abuse from another YouTube channel, you don\u2019t have to sit idly by. In this article, we\u2019ll explain how to report a channel on YouTube using either the desktop or the mobile app version of the platform.<\/p>\n

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