Garena takes down 892 Free Fire hack channels on YouTube and TikTok

Ronny Rolim
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:28:45 +0530

892 channels taken down, 207 thousand accounts banned in one month. Garena has changed strategy against hacks in Free Fire — and the impact goes beyond the game.

Garena has just revealed the most aggressive numbers ever recorded in the fight against hacks in Free Fire — and for the first time, the action moved beyond the game and directly to social media.

In a single month, 892 channels related to hacks have been taken down on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. At the same time, 207,123 accounts have been permanently banned. The data was disclosed by the official Free Fire Vietnam profile on Instagram but reflects a global-scale operation.

It’s no longer just account bans. It’s the end of an entire ecosystem. If you’ve ever searched for something like hack Free Fire, it’s worth paying attention — the landscape has changed completely.

Why this action is different from everything that came before

Historically, the fight against hacks in Free Fire operated within the game: the anti-cheat system detected, and the account got banned. The cycle was predictable — and those creating or selling hacks felt relatively safe outside.

What has changed now is precisely that outside aspect. Garena has started working directly with platforms to remove channels, videos, and profiles that teach, sell, or promote any kind of cheat. This means that content can disappear without warning, regardless of the channel's size.

It’s a clear shift in strategy: attacking the root, not just the symptom.

The modes most affected by the bans

The report also details where hacks have been detected the most. The Custom Room mode led with 28.41% of bans — which is surprising, as many players believed this mode was less monitored. Following closely is the Casual mode with 25.65%.

The others are as follows:

Lone Wolf — 11.42%

Ranked — 10.46%

Battle Royale — 9.37%

Ranked BR — 5.48%

Training — 5.20%

Craftland — 4.02%

The distribution clearly shows that no mode is off the radar. Garena's current anti-cheat system monitors everything — including matches where players thought there was no risk.

What happens to those who still use hacks

With the operation active and channels being taken down, access to hacks has become much more difficult. But those who still try to take risks face a much harsher scenario than before:

Modified APKs are being tracked with more precision

External tools and scripts are detected in real-time

Even content that promises indirect advantages — such as modified panels and skins — is on the radar

Garena's official statement is straightforward: any use of third-party software that interferes with the game will be punished without any tolerance. And anyone witnessing cheating in matches can and should report it directly through the in-game reporting system — according to the company, the current system can identify almost all suspicious behaviors.

How to report a suspected hacker

If you encounter someone using hacks in a match, the most effective route is direct reporting in-game:

1. Click on the suspect's name in the scoreboard or death screen

2. Select the option "Report"

3. Choose the correct category — usually "Use of illegal software"

4. Confirm the submission

Garena claims that this reporting channel is highly effective and directly feeds into the anti-cheat system. Every report counts.

What this changes for regular players

For those playing fair, the consequences are positive — but there are points to be aware of:

The upside is obvious: fewer hacks in circulation means more balanced matches, especially in ranked play. The aspect that requires attention is that any third-party software can be interpreted as interference — this includes FPS optimization tools, mouse macros, or any app that runs alongside Free Fire.

If you use something like that, the risk exists even without the intention to cheat. In fact, many contents that promise advantages, such as Free Fire panels or even modified skins like the Free Fire hacker skin, can end up being tracked.

The scenario has changed — and there’s no turning back

892 channels taken down. 207 thousand accounts banned. In one month.

What is happening in Free Fire in 2026 is no longer a passing wave of bans. It’s a structural change in how Garena combats cheats — and the clearest sign of this is precisely the fact that the action has moved from the game to social media.

The hack-free zone is over. And those who still haven’t realized this will soon find out.

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Data refers to the official report published by Garena in April 2026.