Approval Timeline
Most templates are approved within 24 hours. Marketing templates may take longer due to stricter review.
What Meta Reviews
Content Guidelines
Content Guidelines
Templates must NOT contain:
- Spam or deceptive content
- Threats, harassment, or hate speech
- Adult content or nudity
- Illegal products/services
- Alcohol, tobacco, or gambling (restricted)
- Weapons or dangerous materials
- Political content (in some regions)
Category Accuracy
Category Accuracy
Meta verifies your selected category matches the content:
- Marketing → Promotional, sales-focused
- Utility → Transactional, informational
- Authentication → Verification codes only
Variable Usage
Variable Usage
Variables must be:
- Sequential (
{{1}},{{2}},{{3}}) - Provided with sample values
- Used appropriately (not for spam)
Language & Grammar
Language & Grammar
Templates should be:
- Grammatically correct
- In the declared language
- Clear and understandable
Common Rejection Reasons
Handling Rejections
1
Review Reason
Check the rejection reason in Templates → Rejected tab
2
Edit Template
Make necessary corrections based on feedback
3
Resubmit
Submit the updated template for review
Template Quality Rating
Meta assigns quality ratings based on:- User feedback (blocks, reports)
- Message delivery success
- Engagement rates
Tips for Faster Approval
Be Specific
Clearly state the message purpose
Avoid URL in Body
Use buttons for links instead
Correct Category
Match category to actual content
Complete Samples
Provide realistic sample values