Every disapproved and limited by policy problem
Every common disapproval reason, what triggers it, and whether the fix is in the ad or on your site.
- Google Ads disapproved: destination not workingAdsBot got an error on your landing page.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads destination not accessibleThe page does not load where you target.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: compromised siteYour site was hacked. Clean it, then request review.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: malicious softwareMalware or unwanted software on the page.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: destination mismatchThe ad shows one domain and lands on another.Sprites fixes this
- Google Ads misrepresentationA claim, a price or your identity looks misleading.Sprites fixes this
- Google Ads disapproved: unverified phone numberGoogle cannot confirm the number is yours.Manual fix
- Google Ads disapproved: destination experiencePop-ups, hijacked back buttons or forced downloads.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads all ads limited by policyApproved, but serving only in some places.Sprites fixes this
- Google Ads all asset groups limited by policyOne shared asset is limiting every group.Manual fix
- Google Ads limited ad serving policyGoogle caps you until it trusts you.Manual fix
- Google Ads under review taking too longMost reviews finish in a day. Here is why yours has not.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: punctuation and symbolsOne exclamation mark, never in a headline. No symbols as decoration.Sprites fixes this
- Google Ads disapproved: capitalizationCaps for emphasis fail. Brand names and acronyms pass.Sprites fixes this
- Google Ads disapproved: unsupported languageWrite the ad in one supported language that matches the page.Sprites fixes this
- Google Ads disapproved: clickbaitShock and fear angles fail. Say what you sell.Sprites fixes this
- Google Ads disapproved: trademarksThe brand name in your ad text is restricted. Keywords are not.Sprites fixes this
- Google Ads disapproved: healthcare and medicinesPrescription drugs, pharmacies and addiction services need certification.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: unapproved substancesBanned outright. Remove the ingredient from the ad and the page.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: financial servicesVerify the business, disclose fees and APR, skip banned products.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: gambling and gamesCertify per country, show a license and responsible gambling info.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: dangerous products or servicesBanned if you sell it. A false flag if a word only sounds like it.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: sexual contentRestricted, not banned. Suggestive assets limit reach.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: personalized advertisingSensitive category plus your own audiences. Drop one of them.Sprites diagnoses this
- Google Ads disapproved: image qualityBlurry, sideways or letterboxed images fail. Fill the frame.Sprites fixes this
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