Fix: Blogspot Report Gadget Not Showing | Blogger Help

Easily Restore the ‘Report’ Button on Your Blogspot Blog

A crucial feature for Google AdSense approval and maintaining a clean online ecosystem, the ‘Report’ button on Blogspot blogs can sometimes disappear due to theme design limitations. Fortunately, restoring its visibility is a straightforward process.

Many Blogspot users utilize both paid and free theme designs to customize their blogs. However, these designs can inadvertently hide the ‘Report’ button, a function vital for visitors to flag inappropriate content to Google. This is particularly important as platforms like Tistory also prominently feature a ‘Report’ button, underscoring its value in content moderation.

As one analyst noted, having a readily accessible report and feedback mechanism is essential for fostering a healthy blog environment. Google officially recognizes the need for this feature, emphasizing its role in identifying and addressing problematic content.

If you’ve enabled the ‘Report Abuse’ gadget in your blog’s layout but it’s not visible, two primary solutions are available: adjusting the CSS or installing the button in the footer. The following guide provides step-by-step instructions for both methods.

Method 1: Adjusting CSS to Force Display

This method involves modifying your Blogspot theme’s CSS code to ensure the ‘Report’ button is visible.

1. From the BlogSpot management page menu, select ‘Layout’.
2. At the top of the page, you’ll find the text: “Add, delete and edit gadgets on your blog. Click and drag to rearrange gadgets. To change columns and width theme designer.” Click the ‘theme designer’ link.
3. In the ‘Advanced’ section, locate ‘Theme Colors’. Press the drawer button to display the submenu, then select ‘Add CSS’.
   Note: If you do not see an ‘Advanced’ section, proceed directly to Method 2.
4. Copy and paste the following code into the CSS editor:

css

ReportAbuse1, #ReportAbuse1 * {

min-height: 60px !important;
border: 1px solid red !important;
background-color: #ffe6e6 !important;
display: block !important;
visibility: visible !important;
overflow: visible !important;
}

5. Save your changes by clicking ‘Save’ in the bottom right corner.
6. Return to the ‘Layout’ settings and ensure the ‘Report abuse’ gadget is added and activated.
7. Click ‘Save’ again and verify that the report button appears on your blog, prominently displayed in red.
8. If the button is now visible, return to the CSS editor and replace the previous code with the following:

css

ReportAbuse1, #ReportAbuse1 * {

min-height: auto !important; / Default height /
border: none !important; / Remove red border /
background-color: transparent !important; / background transparent /
font-size: 12px !important; / Appropriate font size /
color: #444444 !important; / Calm font color /
display: block !important;
visibility: visible !important;
overflow: visible !important;
padding: 5px 10px !important;
}

9. Click ‘Save’ one final time. The report button should now appear normally in your blog’s sidebar.

Method 2: Placing the ‘Report’ Button in the Footer Area

If Method 1 proves ineffective, or if you prefer to position the ‘Report’ button at the bottom of your blog, this method offers an alternative solution.

1. Navigate to the ‘Layout’ settings.
2. At the bottom of the page, open the editing window for the ‘Footer Menu’ gadget.
3. Activate the ‘Show this widget’ option and select ‘Add new item’.
4. In the ‘Site name’ field, enter “Report”, and paste the following URL into the ‘Site URL’ field: https://www.blogger.com/go/report-abuse. Then, click ‘Save’.
5. Click ‘Save’ again within the Gadget window.
6. Finally, click ‘Save’ on the ‘Layout’ page to display the ‘Report’ button in the footer area of your blog.

By following either of these methods, Blogspot users can easily ensure the ‘Report’ button remains visible, contributing to a safer and more responsible online community.