Blogging platform opt-out guide

How to Remove Content or Personal Information From WordPress

Blogs hosted on WordPress.com can be reported to Automattic for harassment, private information, or copyright issues. Self-hosted WordPress sites must be addressed with the site owner or web host.

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Quick facts

Help pagewordpress.com/abuse
CostFree
VerificationAccount login or report form
Account neededOnly to delete your own content
Processing timeUsually reviewed within days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to get content removed from WordPress

Check where the blog is hostedBlogs at name.wordpress.com are hosted by WordPress.com. Other domains may be self-hosted.
Contact the authorAsk the blog owner to remove or edit the post.
Report to WordPress.comFor hosted blogs, use the abuse report form for harassment, private information, or impersonation.
File a copyright noticeFor photos or text you created, file a DMCA notice.
Contact the web hostFor self-hosted sites, use a WHOIS or hosting lookup to find the host and send a report.

What WordPress shows about you

Blog posts and comments
Images and author pages

After you opt out

Search your name on the site and in Google to confirm the content is gone.
If Google still shows a removed WordPress page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool.
Keep screenshots and confirmation emails in case you need to follow up.
Review your account privacy settings so less is public going forward.

FAQ

WordPress opt-out FAQ

Can I get something removed from WordPress if I don’t have an account?

Often, yes. WordPress accepts privacy, copyright, and abuse reports through its help or contact pages.

Will WordPress remove content just because it’s negative?

Usually not. Platforms remove content that breaks their rules or the law, such as private information, harassment, impersonation, or copyright infringement.