Ripple
Community Reporter
Turn what you notice online into action we can take
Harmful suicide and self-harm content spreads online every day, reaching vulnerable people and putting lives at risk.
The Ripple Community Reporter is a free browser extension that makes it easy to report concerning content directly and securely to the Ripple team.
You don't need to be a mental health professional or online safety expert to help. When you spot content of concern, your report can help us build a clearer picture of online harm, strengthen our response and support action to create a safer internet.
REPORTING MADE SIMPLE
A new way to flag harmful content
The Community Reporter gives you a specialist reporting channel for suicide and self-harm content you encounter online.
Instead of navigating multiple reporting processes, you can submit a report to the Ripple team directly from your browser.
Simple to use
Spot content of concern - report it to the Ripple team in one click.
Anonymous by design
Report anonymously unless you choose to tell us who you are. Every submission is encrypted in transit.
A specialist reporting channel
The Community Reporter complements existing reporting mechanisms, with a focus on suicide and self-harm content.
WHERE IT WORKS
Report harmful content across the web
Devices: Laptops and desktop computers
Browsers: Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
Websites: Any website, including news sites, blogs, and online portals
Social Media & Communities: YouTube, X (Twitter), Bluesky, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Reddit, Discord, Hacker News
HOW IT WORKS
From your report to real-world action
Every report helps us build a clearer picture of online harm. Our team reviews the information, assesses risk and takes appropriate action where needed.
You report
You spot concerning suicide or self-harm content and submit a report through the Community Reporter. Your submission reaches us over an encrypted connection.
We review
The Ripple team assesses the reported content and the level of risk it carries.
We respond
Reports contribute to our intelligence and technology, helping strengthen our understanding of online harm and support online safety for a community of close to 2 million people.
We take action
We escalate concerns to platform operators or refer them to relevant authorities.
Together, we drive change
Each report strengthens our collective response to online harm and helps make the internet safer.
Together, we can reach further than anyone can alone.
WHO IT'S FOR
Anyone can help create a safer internet
The Ripple Community Reporter is designed for anyone with a professional or personal interest in mental health, suicide prevention and online safety, including:
Mental health professionals and practitioners
Online safety and Trust & Safety teams
Academics and researchers studying harmful content and suicide contagion online
Journalists, policy workers and advocates
Members of the public who want to help create a safer internet
GET STARTED
Three steps to start reporting
Install
Add the free Community Reporter to your Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser.
Pin
Pin the Community Reporter to your browser toolbar so it's always close at hand.
Report
When you see concerning suicide or self-harm content, open the Community Reporter and submit your report securely.
Free to use. Secure and anonymous by design.
See the Community Reporter in action
Want to understand the Community Reporter before you install it?
Watch our webinar to see how to install the extension, submit a report and understand how our team reviews and uses community reports.
Help make the internet safer
You may be the first person to notice harmful content.
When you see something concerning, report it.
When you see something concerning, your report can help turn that concern into action. It can contribute to a clearer picture of online harm, strengthen our response and support action that protects vulnerable people around the world.