Unauthorized content can harm a creator's brand and revenue, making it essential to take action through Reddit's Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown process.

How Long Do Reddit Removals Take?

Reddit is DMCA compliant & allows copyright owners to request the removal of content that's being used without permission. If you submit a valid request, Reddit will review it and take down the infringing content. While removal timelines are never assured, Reddit is speedy to remove DMCAs on average within 48-72 hours of a valid request.

What Can I Remove on Reddit?

You can ask Reddit to remove:

  • Stolen videos, images, GIFs & other media files
  • Unauthorized use of your brand or logo

Note: You cannot file a DMCA takedown for text-only posts, posts containing only URLs, or other content that falls under Fair Use as determined by the U.S. Copyright Office.

How to Remove - Step by Step

Find the Infringing Content

Grab the URL(s) of the post or comment where your content is being misused.

Prepare Your DMCA Notice

You may create your own or use an online DMCA notice template. Your DMCA notice must include:

  • Your contact details (full legal name, address, phone, email)
  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • URLs of the infringing material
  • Statement of ownership
  • Good faith belief statement
  • Accuracy declaration under penalty of perjury
  • Your electronic signature

Submit Your DMCA Request

Use Reddit's online copyright form: www.reddit.com/report for "Intellectual Property Requests".

What Happens Next?

  • Reddit will review your request and, if valid, remove the content.
  • The user who posted the content will be notified & may have access to your DMCA notice.
  • They may dispute your claim with a counter-notice, at which time you may need to take legal action.

How BranditScan Can Help

BranditScan is optimized to help creators take control of how their brand is being represented on Reddit.

  • Daily crawlers to locate stolen content on Reddit
  • Seamless one-click removal process
  • Unique Reddit reporting system that understands fan engagement isn't always piracy

Unlike automated solutions that flag everything, BranditScan gives creators full control over what they want to keep up and what they want removed. Our tailored approach ensures that only harmful, unauthorized posts are taken down while allowing creators to maintain a strong and supportive fan base.