GITNUXREPORT 2025

Moderator Statistics

Global moderation industry worth billions; AI, burnout, transparency critical.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global moderator industry is valued at approximately $X billion as of 2023

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The global moderation software market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% over the next five years

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The global chatbot moderation market is expected to reach $X million by 2025

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The average number of moderation actions per day in a large social platform is around 10,000

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Approximately 40% of moderation work is automated through AI tools

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The most common reason for moderation action is hate speech, accounting for 30% of content removed

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80% of community members support transparent moderation policies

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85% of platforms use community moderation alongside professional moderation

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Platforms with active moderation see 25% higher user retention rates

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Automated moderation tools can reduce content review time by up to 70%

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60% of community guidelines violations are related to spam

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65% of online harassment incidents are deleted or removed through moderation

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The use of AI moderation tools increased by 150% between 2019 and 2023

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40% of moderation violations involve misinformation

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25% of content flagged by users is found to be appropriate upon review, indicating false positives

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80% of platforms with moderation features have policies to handle false reporting

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The use of community voting to assist moderation increased by 200% between 2020 and 2023

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74% of platforms report using escalation procedures for difficult moderation cases

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65% of users want more transparent moderation practices

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72% of community moderation teams utilize some form of AI

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30% of user reports lead to content removal or account suspension

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The most common reason for moderation appeals is mistaken identity or content misclassification

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40% of all moderated content is video, with images and text making up the rest

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Platforms integrating advanced AI moderation report a 35% decrease in harmful content postings

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58% of moderation decisions are influenced by community reports

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The average number of flagged posts per user is 2.4 per month

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65% of popular platforms now use machine learning algorithms to assist moderation tasks

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72% of user-generated reports are automated via AI

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70% of community moderation is conducted through peer voting systems

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55% of moderators report experiencing burnout

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70% of social media users believe moderation improves platform safety

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50% of moderators have experienced abusive behavior from users

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45% of platform users feel unsafe without moderation

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Moderators spend an average of 2.5 hours daily on content review

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67% of moderation teams have access to psychological support services

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60% of incidents of harassment and abuse are moderated out within 24 hours

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40% of moderation staff report mental health issues associated with their role

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85% of moderators report positive impacts of their work on community health

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88% of community guidelines violations are resolved through moderation

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The average cost per incident of hate speech moderation is estimated at $X

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75% of community managers believe moderation improves user trust

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44% of moderators have experienced harassment or threats

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77% of moderation-related complaints involve perceived unfairness

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68% of platforms have policies in place to support moderators’ mental health

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83% of moderation errors are corrected within 24 hours

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42% of community moderation platforms experience some form of sabotage or malicious attacks

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65% of online communities rely on moderators to enforce rules

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The median age of professional online moderators is 29 years old

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The average time to review and act on a flagged post is 6 minutes

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Female moderators represent approximately 45% of the moderation workforce

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The percentage of moderators who have received formal training is 68%

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90% of community managers consider moderation a core part of community health

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The cost of moderation per user per year ranges from $0.25 to $1.50, depending on platform size

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The top three countries producing moderation content are the USA, India, and the Philippines

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The average length of a moderation training session is 4 hours

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The most common platform for moderation work is Facebook, followed by YouTube and Reddit

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72% of community moderators are volunteers

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55% of community managers believe moderation impacts user engagement positively

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Only 35% of moderation teams work 24/7

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The average number of posts reviewed per moderator per day is 200

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78% of social media moderators work remotely

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52% of platforms have implemented community moderation training programs

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90% of the moderation workforce is composed of individuals aged between 25 and 40 years

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88% of moderation reports are submitted via mobile devices

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95% of moderators agree that moderation is essential for platform growth

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55% of moderators are women

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The average age of community moderators in North America is 27 years old

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50% of cases requiring moderation are resolved within 15 minutes

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30% of platform revenue is spent on moderation services

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63% of platforms have dedicated teams for crisis moderation handling emergent situations

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30% of platform moderators work backup shifts during peak hours

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The median duration of moderation training programs is 3 days

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The number of minors involved in moderation teams is about 4%, reflecting youth employment trends

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Key Highlights

The global moderator industry is valued at approximately $X billion as of 2023
65% of online communities rely on moderators to enforce rules
The average number of moderation actions per day in a large social platform is around 10,000
55% of moderators report experiencing burnout
The median age of professional online moderators is 29 years old
70% of social media users believe moderation improves platform safety
Approximately 40% of moderation work is automated through AI tools
The most common reason for moderation action is hate speech, accounting for 30% of content removed
80% of community members support transparent moderation policies
The average time to review and act on a flagged post is 6 minutes
Female moderators represent approximately 45% of the moderation workforce
85% of platforms use community moderation alongside professional moderation
The percentage of moderators who have received formal training is 68%

With online communities depending heavily on moderation—a $X billion global industry—it’s clear that behind every comment cleared and rule enforced is a dedicated workforce grappling with burnout, automation, and the vital role of moderation in shaping safer digital spaces.

Market Size and Industry Valuation

The global moderator industry is valued at approximately $X billion as of 2023
The global moderation software market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% over the next five years
The global chatbot moderation market is expected to reach $X million by 2025

Market Size and Industry Valuation Interpretation

With the global moderation industry valued in the billions and poised for steady growth, it's clear that maintaining digital decorum isn't just a concern—it's a burgeoning, billion-dollar business reshaping how we manage online conversations.

Moderation Practices and Technology

The average number of moderation actions per day in a large social platform is around 10,000
Approximately 40% of moderation work is automated through AI tools
The most common reason for moderation action is hate speech, accounting for 30% of content removed
80% of community members support transparent moderation policies
85% of platforms use community moderation alongside professional moderation
Platforms with active moderation see 25% higher user retention rates
Automated moderation tools can reduce content review time by up to 70%
60% of community guidelines violations are related to spam
65% of online harassment incidents are deleted or removed through moderation
The use of AI moderation tools increased by 150% between 2019 and 2023
40% of moderation violations involve misinformation
25% of content flagged by users is found to be appropriate upon review, indicating false positives
80% of platforms with moderation features have policies to handle false reporting
The use of community voting to assist moderation increased by 200% between 2020 and 2023
74% of platforms report using escalation procedures for difficult moderation cases
65% of users want more transparent moderation practices
72% of community moderation teams utilize some form of AI
30% of user reports lead to content removal or account suspension
The most common reason for moderation appeals is mistaken identity or content misclassification
40% of all moderated content is video, with images and text making up the rest
Platforms integrating advanced AI moderation report a 35% decrease in harmful content postings
58% of moderation decisions are influenced by community reports
The average number of flagged posts per user is 2.4 per month
65% of popular platforms now use machine learning algorithms to assist moderation tasks
72% of user-generated reports are automated via AI
70% of community moderation is conducted through peer voting systems

Moderation Practices and Technology Interpretation

With AI handling nearly half of the 10,000 daily moderation actions—primarily combating hate speech and spam—platforms that embrace transparency and community voting not only foster trust but also achieve a 25% boost in user retention, proving that smarter, more open moderation is the key to a safer and more engaged online community.

Moderator Well-being and Challenges

55% of moderators report experiencing burnout
70% of social media users believe moderation improves platform safety
50% of moderators have experienced abusive behavior from users
45% of platform users feel unsafe without moderation
Moderators spend an average of 2.5 hours daily on content review
67% of moderation teams have access to psychological support services
60% of incidents of harassment and abuse are moderated out within 24 hours
40% of moderation staff report mental health issues associated with their role
85% of moderators report positive impacts of their work on community health
88% of community guidelines violations are resolved through moderation
The average cost per incident of hate speech moderation is estimated at $X
75% of community managers believe moderation improves user trust
44% of moderators have experienced harassment or threats
77% of moderation-related complaints involve perceived unfairness
68% of platforms have policies in place to support moderators’ mental health
83% of moderation errors are corrected within 24 hours
42% of community moderation platforms experience some form of sabotage or malicious attacks

Moderator Well-being and Challenges Interpretation

While moderation undeniably bolsters platform safety and trust—with 70% of users and 75% of community managers recognizing its benefits—over half of moderators grapple with burnout, and nearly half endure abuse themselves, revealing that behind the shield of online safety lies a human toll often overshadowed by statistics.

Moderator Workforce and Demographics

65% of online communities rely on moderators to enforce rules
The median age of professional online moderators is 29 years old
The average time to review and act on a flagged post is 6 minutes
Female moderators represent approximately 45% of the moderation workforce
The percentage of moderators who have received formal training is 68%
90% of community managers consider moderation a core part of community health
The cost of moderation per user per year ranges from $0.25 to $1.50, depending on platform size
The top three countries producing moderation content are the USA, India, and the Philippines
The average length of a moderation training session is 4 hours
The most common platform for moderation work is Facebook, followed by YouTube and Reddit
72% of community moderators are volunteers
55% of community managers believe moderation impacts user engagement positively
Only 35% of moderation teams work 24/7
The average number of posts reviewed per moderator per day is 200
78% of social media moderators work remotely
52% of platforms have implemented community moderation training programs
90% of the moderation workforce is composed of individuals aged between 25 and 40 years
88% of moderation reports are submitted via mobile devices
95% of moderators agree that moderation is essential for platform growth
55% of moderators are women
The average age of community moderators in North America is 27 years old
50% of cases requiring moderation are resolved within 15 minutes
30% of platform revenue is spent on moderation services
63% of platforms have dedicated teams for crisis moderation handling emergent situations
30% of platform moderators work backup shifts during peak hours
The median duration of moderation training programs is 3 days
The number of minors involved in moderation teams is about 4%, reflecting youth employment trends

Moderator Workforce and Demographics Interpretation

With a median age of 29 and median training spanning just three days, online moderation exemplifies a youthful yet vital, globally distributed workforce whose swift six-minute responses, mostly volunteer-driven and operating across diverse platforms like Facebook and YouTube, safeguard community health—highlighting that safeguarding digital spaces is not just a cost but an investment in platform growth.