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Performance
My ads are stuck in review. How long does it take?
Most ads complete review within 24 hours. Reviews that extend beyond 48 hours indicate either a policy flag requiring human review, a high-volume queue period, or an account history that triggers additional scrutiny.
What this means
Most ads complete review within 24 hours.
Quick steps
- Check exact ad status: In Review vs Pending Review
- Note how long ad has been in review (under 24h is normal)
- Check if campaign is in a Special Ad Category
- Check account's recent disapproval history
- Contact support after 48+ hours with specific ad ID
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