You see a post on Bluesky that attacks someone personally, threatens violence, or targets them based on race, gender, or other protected traits. Bluesky has a reporting system that lets you flag this content directly to the moderation team. This article explains the exact steps to report a post for harassment, what happens after you submit the report, and common issues you might encounter during the process.
Key Takeaways: Reporting Harassment on Bluesky
- Three-dot menu on the post: Tap or click the three dots at the top right of any post to open the reporting option.
- Report > Harassment category: Choose “Harassment” from the list of violation types to ensure the report is routed correctly.
- Submit with optional details: Add context in the text box if needed; your report is anonymous to the reported user.
How the Bluesky Reporting System Works
Bluesky relies on user reports to identify content that violates its Community Guidelines. When you report a post, the moderation team reviews the content against the platform’s rules. Harassment includes repeated unwanted contact, hateful speech, threats, or targeting someone based on identity. The system is designed to keep the reporter anonymous. The person who posted the content will not see your name or account. You can report a post even if you are not the target of the harassment. Bluesky also allows you to report an entire account if the harassment is ongoing across multiple posts.
Steps to Report a Post for Harassment
Follow these steps on the Bluesky website or mobile app. The interface is identical across platforms.
- Locate the post you want to report
Open Bluesky and navigate to the post that contains the harassing content. You can find it on your home feed, a list, or the author’s profile page. - Tap or click the three-dot menu
On the top right corner of the post, you will see a small icon with three horizontal dots or three vertical dots. Tap or click it to open the post options menu. - Select “Report post”
From the dropdown menu, choose the option labeled “Report post.” A new window or panel will appear with a list of violation categories. - Choose “Harassment” as the reason
Scroll through the list of violation types. Select “Harassment.” This tells the moderation team that the post targets someone with abusive or threatening language. - Add optional context
Bluesky provides a text box where you can write additional details. Explain why the post is harassing. For example, note if the post contains slurs, death threats, or doxxing. This context helps moderators act faster. - Submit the report
Tap or click the “Submit” or “Send” button at the bottom of the panel. You will see a confirmation message that your report has been received.
Common Issues When Reporting Harassment
I cannot find the three-dot menu on the post
The three-dot menu is always present on every post, including replies. If you do not see it, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the app. On mobile, the dots may appear inside a horizontal row of icons. Look for a small “More” label next to the icon.
The report button is grayed out or unresponsive
This usually happens if you are not logged into your Bluesky account. Check that you are signed in. If you are signed in and the button still does not work, try using a different browser or updating the mobile app to the latest version.
I reported a post but nothing changed
Bluesky does not send a notification when moderation takes action on your report. The post may be removed, labeled with a warning, or left up if it does not violate guidelines. You can check the reported account’s profile to see if the post is still visible. If the harassment continues, report the entire account by going to the account’s profile, tapping the three-dot menu, and selecting “Report account.”
I accidentally reported the wrong post
Bluesky does not provide an undo option for reports. If you made a mistake, you can send a message to Bluesky’s support team through the help center. Explain the error and provide the URL of the post. Support will review and discard the incorrect report.
Bluesky Reporting Options: Post vs Account
| Item | Report a Post | Report an Account |
|---|---|---|
| What is reported | A single post | All posts and profile information from the account |
| Best for | One-time harassing content | Ongoing harassment, impersonation, or spam |
| How to access | Three-dot menu on the post | Three-dot menu on the profile page |
| Violation categories | Harassment, Hate Speech, Spam, Misleading, Other | Harassment, Hate Speech, Impersonation, Spam, Other |
| Anonymity | Reporter is anonymous to the reported user | Reporter is anonymous to the reported user |
If you are unsure which option to use, start with reporting the specific post. If the same account continues to post harassing content, report the entire account.
You now know how to report a post for harassment on Bluesky using the three-dot menu and the Harassment category. If you encounter repeated abuse from the same person, use the account-level report instead. Remember to add context to your report to help moderators understand the situation. For severe threats or illegal content, contact local authorities and then report the content to Bluesky.