My Page Got Blocked From Facebook! What Should I Do?

More and more pages are getting blocked from Facebook, because of the new Facebook policies.

So you are definitely not alone.

But sometimes pages aren’t breaking the rules and still get the Facebook blocked page issue.

So, what should you do when your Facebook Page gets blocked?

Quick recap of the new Facebook policy

So last year, Facebook introduced new policies for Facebook Messenger.

And this is basically how it works:

1. Each time a user sends a message to a Page, a 24-hour window will open. Inside that 24-hour window, you are allowed to send any message to the user.
2. After 24 hours, you can only send messages for four specific use cases (called the Message Tags) or use the One-Time Notification (ask permission to send a message in the future)

If you want more information on the new Facebook Policy and a free cheatsheet, you should check out this post.

So, now we understand the new Facebook policies, let’s see how we can “unblock” your page from Facebook.

Did you send anything outside the 24-hour window?

The most common mistake that is made, is that Facebook Pages are still sending messages outside the 24-hour window.

Especially Pages that already used some kind of chatbot before the introduction of the new policies.

For example, let’s say you would have the following sequence:

With this sequence, you send each message to the user after 1 day. Which means that the messages are outside the 24-hour window.

So, you are breaking the rules, which can get your Facebook page blocked.

How can you fix this?

By simply changing “After 1 day” to “After 23 hours”, so the messages are inside the 24-hour window:

Important: Even with this new sequence you could be breaking the rules.

If you send a message to a user, it doesn’t mean the user sends anything back.

And remember: The 24-hour window only opens when a user sends a message to you.

So, if the user doesn’t respond to the first message in your sequence, you are not allowed to send the second message in the sequence.

Therefore, I would suggest adding a condition to the second message, so you are 100% sure you are not breaking the rules:

Now, I want to ask you: Is there any message that could be sent outside the 24-hour window?

• Any message in a sequence?
• A broadcast that is sent out to users who did not interact with you in the last 24 hours?

If so, make sure that that message is sent inside the 24-hour window. So you won’t break any rules.

Did you send promotional content outside the 24-hour window with live chat?

With the new policy, you can send messages outside the 24-hour window.

But this is only for four specific use cases (also called Message Tags).

One of those Message Tags is the Human Agent.

With that tag, you can reply to any question within 7 days.

But you can only use it to reply to questions.

And some Pages are using it to promote their offerings outside the 24-hour window.

This is promotional content. Which is not allowed.

So, ask yourself: Did you only send answers to questions with your live chat? Or did you send any promotional content (outside the 24-hour window)?

If you did, you are breaking the rules. My advice: Stop with it.

What is your block rate?

If you didn’t do any of the above things, maybe you should the block rate of your Facebook Page.

The block rate is a percentage of how many people blocked your page or marked it as spam.

So, how can you check your block rate?

Go to your Facebook Page –> Insights –> Messages, then you should see this:

Set the calendar range to “Last 28 days” and you should see the block rate in the middle.

A high block rate is anything over 3%, so you really need to stay under it. But you should definitely stay under 8%.

How to contact Facebook after my page got blocked?

If you performed all the steps above and you didn’t violate any rules, you should contact Facebook. Just send an email to support@fb.com.

Stay calm and polite. Just ask for clarification on why your Facebook Page got blocked and how this can be resolved.

Conclusion

These are the most common reasons why your Facebook Page got blocked and how you can resolve them.

Now I have some questions for you:

Did your ever get Facebook blocked pages? And why?

And how did you resolve it?

Please leave a comment right below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to recover blocked Facebook Page?

If your Facebook Page is blocked, first review Facebook’s community standards and Messenger policies. Make sure no rules were violated, such as sending messages outside the 24-hour window. If there are no violations, contact Facebook Support through their email support@fb.com.

Why did Meta block my Facebook page?

Facebook can block pages for many reasons. This can include violating their policies, sending promotional content outside the allowed window, or a high block rate. Check your message activity, sequence settings, and block rate insights to identify the reason.

How do I prevent my Facebook Page from getting blocked?

To prevent your Facebook Page from being blocked, follow Facebook’s policies. Make sure all messages sent are within the allowed windows and avoid sending unsolicited promotional content. Also, monitor your page’s block rate regularly to maintain a low percentage.

What should I do if my Facebook blocked page is still unresolved?

If your blocked page issue remains unresolved, double-check for any hidden violations. Provide detailed documentation when contacting Facebook Support.