How long do ad account reviews usually take?

Meta sets review times and they vary. Some are quick and some take much longer. There is no reliable number, and nobody can promise one. Keep your requests clean, answer anything Meta asks and check Business Support Home for updates.

By the Ads Account Recovery team · Published 29 October 2026 · Last updated 29 October 2026

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Why there is no number

Time depends on the asset, the reason, the volume Meta is handling and whether more information is needed.

What helps

One clear request.
Accurate details.
Documents ready if asked.

What does not

Repeat requests.
New accounts.
Paying for a date.

Official sources

Request a review if you are restricted from advertising (Meta Business Help Center)

Meta changes its help pages, menus and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Ads Account Recovery is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is a slow review a bad sign?

Not necessarily.

Can I speed it up?

Not reliably. Avoid mistakes that slow it.

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