Overview
LeakRemover shows two types of status for every link:
DMCA Status → whether the content was removed from the website itself.
Google Status → whether the same content was de-indexed from Google Search.
Understanding the difference between these two helps you know if a leak is fully gone or still visible in search engines.
1. DMCA Status (Website Removal)
This shows the progress of the direct removal from the hosting site.
Status | Meaning |
In Queue | The request is being prepared and will be submitted soon. |
Notified | The takedown notice was sent to the website or hosting provider. |
Removed | The website confirmed the content has been deleted or made unavailable. |
Rejected | The site refused or denied the DMCA request. This can happen with non-compliant or offshore hosts. |
Unresponsive | No reply received yet. LeakRemover will retry or escalate the case. |
Other Response | The site replied with a non-standard message (e.g., partial removal, manual review). |
➡️ When a link’s DMCA Status = Removed, the content no longer exists on the original website.
2. Google Status (Search Engine Removal)
This status shows the progress of search engine de-indexing.
Even if a link still exists on the website, Google can hide it from public search results.
Status | Meaning |
In Queue | The URL has been added to the next batch of Google DMCA reports. |
Notified | The DMCA notice was sent to Google. |
Removed | Google has de-indexed the link — it no longer appears in search results. |
Rejected | Google declined the request (rare; usually when proof of ownership is missing). |
Unresponsive | Google hasn’t processed the notice yet — it may take a few days. |
➡️ When a link’s Google Status = Removed, it’s no longer visible on Google, even if the page still exists online.
3. How They Work Together
Best-case scenario: Both DMCA Status and Google Status show Removed — meaning the content was deleted and also hidden from search results.
Partial success: DMCA = Unresponsive, Google = Removed → content still exists on site, but not publicly visible in searches.
Pending or escalated: If both are In Queue or Notified, the request is still being processed.
4. Why You May See Different Statuses
Each platform and provider replies at a different speed.
For example:
Google usually acts within 24–48 hours.
Smaller sites may take a week or more to confirm removal.
Offshore domains may ignore the notice; LeakRemover will handle re-submission or escalate legally.
5. When to Contact Support
You should contact the support team only if:
A link has been Unresponsive for more than 10 days.
The same link keeps reappearing after removal.
You believe a Rejected result is incorrect (e.g., proof of ownership missing).
LeakRemover’s legal team can manually review and issue additional takedowns if needed.
FAQ
Q: Why do I see “Removed” on Google but not on DMCA?
Because Google has already hidden it from search results, but the website hasn’t yet deleted the content.
Q: What happens when a site ignores a DMCA notice?
LeakRemover escalates the case — issuing repeated notices and targeting search engines to reduce visibility.
Q: Can the same link reappear later?
Yes, sometimes re-uploads occur. LeakRemover automatically rescans and re-issues removal requests.