We recognize it can be distressing when involuntary fake pornography is discoverable in Google search results. This article is intended to support you through the process to request removal of such content from Google search results.
Requirements
For us to consider the content for removal, it must meet all of these requirements:
- You're identifiably depicted in the imagery.
- The imagery in question is fake and falsely depicts you nude or in a sexually explicit situation.
- The imagery was distributed without your consent.
Request to remove involuntary fake pornography from Google Search
You or your authorized representative can submit a request to remove links to the content from Google Search results. Any authorized representative must explain how they have the authority to act on your behalf.
Important: We only review the URLs that you or your authorized representative submit in the form.
What happens after you submit the removal request
- You get an automated email confirmation. This confirms we received the request.
- We review your request. Each request is evaluated based on the requirements above.
- We gather more info, if needed. In some cases, we may ask you for more information. If the request doesn’t have enough information for us to evaluate, like missing URLs, we’ll share specific instructions and ask you to resubmit the request.
- You get a notification of any action taken. If the request doesn't meet the requirements for removal, we’ll also include a brief explanation. If your request is denied and later you have additional materials to support your case, you can re-submit your request.
Frequently asked questions
In the section for the type of content you want to remove, select Nude or sexually explicit items. Then select A fake nude or sexually explicit picture or video of myself.
You must submit all the web and image URLs that you want us to review for removal from Google search results. If you’re reporting an image, please submit both the image URL and the web URL.
In the form, we ask for 2 types of URLs:
- URL of the webpage that shows the content
- URL of the Google search results page that contains the link to the web page you’re reporting
In the URL field of the form, add one URL per line. You can submit up to 1,000 URLs.
A web page can have content that’s relevant to multiple individuals. Screenshots of the content that’s related to you helps us identify the offending content for removal. We encourage you to edit the screenshots to obscure any sexually explicit portions of the screenshot.
Important: Child sexual abuse imagery is illegal and should not be shared through this form. Do not take or include screenshots containing child sexual abuse imagery or any content that presents someone under 18 in a sexual manner. Learn how to report child sexual abuse imagery.
You can take a screenshot on your computer or your mobile device. We suggest that you take the screenshot on the same device that you’ll use to submit the form, so you won’t need to transfer the image between devices.
Learn how to take a screenshot on your:
This removal process is for content that is still live on a webpage. If the content no longer appears on the webpage but appears in Google search results or as a cached page, request removal with the Outdated URL removal tool.