The phrase “We Removed Your Content” on Instagram has been coming up frequently lately. Normally, a similar warning message would appear, and we had published an explanatory article about it.
This situation emerged after posts related to the assassination of Mr. Ismail Haniyeh were shared. Not only were posts about him restricted, but even sharing his photo was not allowed. This issue also arose after posts were shared about the Gaza massacre.
In short, this is a deliberate restriction, and although it has caused discomfort in the Islamic world, it has not seemed to bother Meta (Instagram’s parent company). While Instagram does not automatically intervene in posts related to the PKK, it took issue with posts about Haniyeh.
What Does “We Removed Your Content” on Instagram Mean?
This is a notification of restriction for posts that violate Instagram’s community guidelines. Accounts that persist in making posts that do not comply with these guidelines are warned, and if they continue, sanctions are applied.
If you see this warning frequently, you may receive a temporary posting ban.
What Happens if I Continue to Post Content That is Repeatedly Warned?
After a certain number of warnings, you will receive a ban when attempting to post, and eventually, you may be blocked from making any posts at all. Beyond this, you may start to see messages like “An unknown error occurred” or “There was an issue” while using your account, indicating that even viewing general posts is restricted.
I recently encountered a similar situation myself. After sharing content about Gaza, I received a constant error message for 1-2 weeks and was unable to make any posts or view other posts. Eventually, it resolved on its own, and I received a notice that I had been warned for violating community guidelines.
What Does “We Removed Your Content” on Instagram Mean: Issues Under Normal Circumstances
Apart from the situation mentioned above, you can also receive such a warning in other scenarios. Here’s a general overview of what these might be and what measures you can take:
- If your content or comments are disturbing others.
- If your content offends the general public or a specific group and is reported.
- If you are excessively engaging in certain behaviors, you might receive a preventive ban.
- If your activity is deemed suspicious, you may be temporarily restricted.
- If your device is banned. You might encounter a “ban” situation. Test with another device or even try different internet connections.
- Run tests to see if the issue is system-related or account-related. Ask others, try a different device, and use a VPN to test for regional or country-specific issues.
- Check if your account has been penalized by trying to change something in your profile. Problematic accounts may not allow changes.
- Log out of all open sessions if possible.
- Use a browser and try to access your profile area for some checks. Then, if you have not used a particular login method before, try that. For example, if you haven’t added a phone number, add and verify it. Afterward, log in to your account using your phone number.
- Consider resetting your password through Instagram.com using the “Forgot Password” option. This is a triggering action.
“We Removed Your Content”: Email Notification
Sometimes, information about the sanctions applied to your account is sent to your email. Occasionally, there may be an appeal button in these emails. Use this button to submit your appeal and wait for the result. If you don’t receive an email, it’s recommended to wait until the penalty period is over and avoid making further attempts.
“We Removed Your Content”: Reporting the Issue
If you haven’t received any warning and a significant amount of time has passed, try reporting the issue to Instagram. If there is an appeal option or URL link available, use it.
We believe responses to appeals or issue reports are not made within the first two days but will likely occur within 1-2 weeks. At least, that has been our experience.
Actions regarding the “We Removed Your Content” issue on Instagram are like this. As a final note, the follow-up warning reads, “It looks like you’ve shared, sent, praised, or followed symbols of persons and organizations we have identified as dangerous.”
