Numbers are useful only when their meaning and scope are clear
We publish a summary of checks, reports, and blocks to show how link safety work is being handled. A number without context can be misleading, so this page explains what each figure represents, where it comes from, and what it should not be used to claim.
What the figures mean
- Links checked are current-platform links recorded as having completed a safety review. A later recheck may be part of the operational history without representing a new unique link.
- Reports received are submissions recorded through the reporting flow. One link can receive several reports, and a report is not the same as a confirmed violation.
- Links blocked are current-platform links marked blocked for safety reasons when the summary is calculated. A state can change after review.
What is included
The figures refer to the current application tables and do not include the full historical link database. They are cached briefly to protect database performance, so a new action may not appear immediately. They are not a count of all unsafe websites on the internet.
A link not yet counted as checked is not automatically dangerous, and a previously checked link is not guaranteed to remain unchanged. These numbers describe operational activity; they do not determine the safety of a particular address.
Signals used during review
URL validity, destination response, administrator-defined classification terms, user reports, and relevant moderation history may help prioritize a review. Automated signals save time but can miss context or produce false positives. Evidence and behavior should be considered together before a decision materially affects a user.
From report to action
- The system records the alias, reason, and details supplied by the reporter.
- The information is checked for relevance and enough context.
- The destination may be inspected again and compared with other consistent evidence.
- A confirmed risk may lead to a blocked link or account restriction.
- If evidence is insufficient, the link may remain available and be reviewed again later.
Reviewing a possible mistake
Automated checks and third-party reports can be wrong. A legitimate owner can contact the official support channel with the alias and verifiable context. A review considers visitor safety, applicable rules, and available evidence rather than report volume alone.
Information we do not publish here
This summary does not expose personal information, IP addresses, private account details, or technical information that could help bypass safeguards. Any additional disclosure must balance public value with privacy, security, and legal obligations.
Transparency is not about making everything appear perfect. It is about saying what we know, what we do not know, and how the published figures should be understood.