You can now block stolen video reposts on Facebook and Instagram

New Content Protection tools let you spot, block, or claim copied videos.

By Manisha Priyadarshini Published November 18, 2025

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What’s happened? Meta has launched a new Content Protection tool on Facebook to help creators stop people from reposting their videos without permission. It automatically scans Facebook for copies of your reels or videos and alerts you when a match is found.

When someone uploads a video that looks like yours, Facebook will flag it and show you details like match percentage, view counts, and the other account’s audience.
You can then choose to either block the repost, claim it for yourself, or allow it.
The feature is rolling out globally on mobile first, with desktop support coming soon inside the Professional Dashboard.

Why it matters? Creators have been frustrated for years with people re-uploading their videos, earning views or money off someone else’s hard work. Meta is trying to fix that by giving creators more control and real-time visibility.

The system uses matching tech similar to Rights Manager for identifying exact and near-exact copies.
It gives creators options beyond takedowns, and you can claim credit or decide whether to allow the reuse.
Meta’s goal is to reduce spammy or recycled content across feeds and make original videos stand out more.

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Why should I care? If you’re a creator, this tool helps you protect your videos without constantly hunting for reposts.

You’ll get alerts as soon as your video is reused, so you stay in control.
Creators who rely on credit, reach, or monetization get a better shot at protecting their work.
If you’re not a creator, this still affects you as a viewer by showing fewer low-effort duplicates in your feed and more genuine content.

OK, what’s next? Before using this feature, here are a couple of things you should know:

Content Protection only covers videos originally posted on Facebook; it can detect copies on Instagram, but only if the original reel was uploaded to Facebook first.
The feature is rolling out to creators in Meta’s monetization program who meet its “enhanced integrity and originality standards,” along with creators already using Rights Manager. Others can apply for access directly.

Meta has been rolling out a wave of creator-focused updates lately, from adding a disappearing-posts feature on Threads to dropping the language barrier on Reels with automatic translations, and even letting friends join your Marketplace chats to help negotiate better deals.

Manisha Priyadarshini

News Writer

Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

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