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How to report a story

On Wattpad, writers express themselves through stories and are empowered to rate their works in accordance with the guidelines provided. For more information, please see our Content Guidelines. If you find a story that is in violation of Wattpad’s Content Guidelines, please report it for review.

 

Reporting a story

 

When submitting a report, please be as specific as possible. Tell us how the story has violated our content guidelines, where the violation is located, and any other helpful information.

 

On the web:

  1. Visit the description page for the story you wish to report.
  2. On the right-hand side of the page there is a box of information containing a link 'Report this story.'
  3. Select the reason why you are reporting the story.
  4. Provide as much information about why you are reporting as possible.
  5. Press 'Submit'. The report will reach the Wattpad Support team, where it will be reviewed.

 

On the iOS app:

  1. Visit the info page of the story you wish to report.
  2. Press the flag icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
  3. Select the reason for which you are reporting this story. Continue to provide more details for the report.
  4. Press 'Report' in the top right-hand corner. The report will reach the Wattpad Support team, where it will be reviewed.

 

On the Android app:

  1. Visit the info page of the story you wish to report.
  2. Press '...' in the top right-hand corner of the screen and press ‘Report.’
  3. Select the reason for which you are reporting this story. Continue to provide more details for the report. 
  4. Press 'Report' in the top right-hand corner. The report will reach the Wattpad Support team, where it will be reviewed.

     

What happens when I report a story?

All reported stories are reviewed before the appropriate action is taken. Sometimes we will request more information to ensure we take the proper action after confirming the violation. If a story violates Wattpad’s Content Guidelines or Terms of Service, it will be removed.

Please also note that all reports remain anonymous.

 

My story was removed for banned or restricted content.

Stories removed for to banned or restricted content will not be restored. Stories are not removed unless a violation is confirmed, regardless of the number of reports submitted. Before posting any works to Wattpad, please  review the Content Guidelines to make sure your work is appropriate for the community.

 

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