Remove Reddit Post: Step-by-Step Directions

These remove Reddit post directions can help you delete a post you made using your Reddit account or flag posts made by other Redditors.

Reddit is a place you can go to read and comment about — well — anything. There are subreddits (i.e., Reddit communities) that revolve around practically any topic you can think of, including humor, video games, movies, DIY crafting, books, tech gadgets and more. 

Plus, there are subreddits for more niche topics like specific TV shows, writing prompts, budget-friendly food, job searching, etc. And if you can’t find a subreddit for a certain topic, chances are you can Google [keyword or phrase] + reddit and at least find a thread or lengthy comment about it.

Unfortunately, for active Reddit posters — meaning people who create Reddit posts or add comments to existing Reddit posts — it’s not uncommon to regret putting up content once it’s too late. Saying something in the heat of the moment or posting a comment without fact-checking can lead to trouble with the rest of the community. It can also lead to reputational damage for you or your business if the content goes viral enough.

Plus, even if you’re not actually engaging on Reddit, finding negative content about you or your business is also cause for concern. 

Luckily, it’s very easy to remove your own content. When it comes to getting someone else’s post taken down, the process is a bit trickier, but there are still steps you can take.

In this article, we’ll go over the steps needed to remove your own Reddit post or request that someone else’s content be reviewed by a moderator.

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How To Remove Your Own Reddit Post

Removing your own Reddit post couldn’t be easier. Here’s how to do it.

1. Log in to your Reddit account.

Go to Reddit.com and log in to your Reddit account. 

2. Go to your Reddit profile.

Click your avatar or photo on the top right corner of your Reddit account home page. From the Reddit account dropdown menu, select the View Profile option.

3. Find your Reddit account posts.

Click the Reddit Posts tab toward the top of the page. This will bring you to a section of your Reddit account profile that lists all of the posts you’ve made on Reddit, starting with the most recent one.

4. Navigate to the post you want to remove.

Scroll through your Reddit account posts until you find the one you want to remove.

5. Delete your post.

Once you’ve found the post you want to remove, click the three-dot menu on the top right. Then, click the Delete option in the dropdown menu.

6. Confirm the deletion.

You’ll see a pop-up window that asks if you’re sure you want to delete the post. Click Yes, Delete to remove the content.

How To Remove Someone Else’s Reddit Post

While you have a lot of control over the content you post using your Reddit account, you can’t so easily remove someone else’s Reddit post. However, you can report a post that violates the subreddit guidelines or is offensive for a number of other reasons and hope that a moderator opts to take it down. 

1. Find the post you want removed.

Navigate to the post you want removed from Reddit. You’ll flag the post directly from the post itself.

2. Start the report.

Click the three-dot menu bottom on the top right of the post. Select the Report option from the dropdown menu.

3. Select your reason for the report.

There are a number of reasons to want a post removed on Reddit. In this window, you’ll select your reason for flagging it. There are several options, including:

• Breaks the subreddit’s rules
• Copyright or trademark violation
• Harassment or threats of violence
• Hate speech
• Personal information is shared
• Spam

Pick the option that best matches your reason for wanting the post removed. If you’re unsure what one of the options means, clicking it will show a short description at the bottom of the window.

Once you’ve selected the reason, click the blue Next button on the bottom right of the window.

4. Provide more details.

Depending on the reason you selected, you’ll be prompted to provide additional, specific details to include in the report. Fill out this section, then click Submit.

Get Help From Professional Content Removal Experts

Knowing how to report or delete posts from Reddit is a great start to taking control of your online reputation. However, there are lots of other social media websites beyond Reddit forums, and your reputation could be affected by any one of them.

At OnlineReputation, we know the steps to take to ensure your digital reputation is protected from damage caused by Redditors, unflattering image posts, and other posts on social media websites.

Contact us today at 844-230-3803 to discuss online content removal and your next steps to protect your digital reputation.