Meta Advertising Policies in 2025: What You Need to Know
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Meta Advertising Policies in 2025: What You Need to Know

Navigate Meta's advertising policies with confidence. Learn what's allowed, common rejection reasons, and how to get approved.

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Michael Rodriguez
Customer Success Lead | December 28, 2024
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Overview of Meta Ad Policies

Meta's advertising policies exist to create a safe experience for users. Understanding them helps you:

  • Get ads approved faster
  • Avoid account restrictions
  • Build sustainable ad accounts

Prohibited Content Categories

Absolutely Prohibited

  • Illegal products/services
  • Discriminatory practices
  • Tobacco and related products
  • Drugs and drug-related products
  • Weapons and explosives
  • Adult content and services

Restricted Categories

  • Alcohol (age-gated, location-restricted)
  • Dating services (requires authorization)
  • Real money gambling (heavily regulated)
  • Cryptocurrency (requires approval)
  • Political ads (requires verification)

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Misleading claims: Avoid "guaranteed" results
  • Before/after images: Restricted for health/fitness
  • Personal attributes: Don't assume user characteristics
  • Sensational content: No shock tactics
  • Non-functional landing pages: Must work properly
  • Best Practices for Approval

    • Be accurate and honest
    • Disclose material information
    • Use authentic testimonials
    • Link to compliant landing pages
    • Respond quickly to review requests

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