Quick answer
Switch into your Page, then go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Page setup > Page status. You’ll see the Page’s status, a summary of violation types, and Recent violations. For Community Standards violations, tap See details to accept the decision or request a review, depending on the type. Meta says multiple violations can get a Page unpublished, limited or restricted (for example, unable to create ads). Repeatedly sharing false news or breaking the Community Standards can reduce distribution and remove monetization, advertising and fundraising tools.
Does this match what you see?
- Your Page’s reach or engagement suddenly dropped.
- The Page can’t create ads, or monetization stopped.
- The Page was unpublished and people can’t find it.
- Visitors see “This Page may share content that violates our Community Standards”.
- You got a notice about a violation on your Page.
iPhone & iPadAndroidComputer (browser)
Meta gives Page Status steps for computers, iPhone, iPad and mobile browsers. The Android steps here follow the iPhone steps with the ☰ Menu on the other side.
Why this happens: the possible causes
Page Status shows which types of violations are affecting your Page. Meta lists these:
| Violation type | What it means | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Community Standards violations | Content that breaks Meta’s Community Standards | See details, accept or request review |
| Fact-checked content | Content rated by third-party fact-checkers | See details |
| Intellectual property | Copyright or trademark violations | See details |
| Clickbait | Content identified as clickbait | Avoid it in future |
| Too much content from other sources | Sharing too much content you didn’t create | Avoid it in future |
| Events take-downs | Events that were removed | See details |
| Not eligible for suggestions | Content Page Status lists as not eligible for suggestions | Avoid it in future |
- Community Standards violationsCheck this first
Posts that break Meta’s rules count against the Page, including posts made by other people who manage it.
- False or misleading contentPossible
Meta says Pages that repeatedly share false news can have distribution reduced and lose monetization, advertising and fundraising tools.
- Content from other sources and clickbaitPossible
Page Status lists clickbait and sharing too much content from other sources as violation types.
- Intellectual property violationsPossible
Using other people’s music, video or images without rights can lead to violations.
What violations can do to a Page
Meta says multiple violations may result in your Page being unpublished, having limits placed on it, or other restrictions, such as no longer being able to create ads.
For Pages and websites that repeatedly share false news or break the Community Standards, Meta says they may have:
- their distribution reduced
- their ability to monetize and advertise removed
- their ability to register as a news Page removed
- access to fundraising tools suspended
For monetization specifically, see monetization not eligible. For ads, see ad account disabled or restricted.
Try these 60-second checks first
- Open Page Status and read the status line at the top.
- Look at the summary box for the types of violations affecting the Page.
- Check who posted each violating item. Meta shows this for content posted by other people who manage the Page.
How to fix it, step by step
Work through these in order. They start with the quickest, safest checks and only move to steps that sign you out or remove data later.
Fix 1: Open Page Status
Meta says anyone with Facebook access to the Page can visit Page Status to see its violations.
iPhone & iPad
- Tap Menu (top left) or your profile picture, tap Options, then select the Page to switch into it.
- Tap Menu again, scroll down and tap Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Tap Page setup, then Page status.
Android
- Tap ☰ Menu (top right) or your profile picture, tap Options, then select the Page to switch into it.
- Tap ☰ Menu again, scroll down and tap Settings and privacy > Settings.
- Tap Page setup, then Page status.
Computer (browser)
- Log in to Facebook and click your profile photo in the top right.
- Click See all profiles, then select the Page.
- Click the Page’s profile picture in the top right.
- Click Settings & privacy > Settings.
- In the left menu, click Page setup, then Page status.
Meta doesn’t give Android steps. These follow Meta’s iPhone steps, with the ☰ Menu on the opposite side (top right), as confirmed for the Android app on the phone we checked.
Did it work? You can see Page status and Recent violations.
Fix 2: Go through each violation, and request a review where offered
Meta says that, for Community Standards violations, See details lets you accept the decision or request a review, depending on the type of violation.
- Under Recent violations, open each one.
- For Community Standards violations, tap See details. Then accept the decision, or request a review if you believe it was wrong and the option is offered.
- For misleading content, intellectual property, events and job-post take-downs, tap See details to learn more.
- Note who posted each item. Meta shows this when someone else who manages the Page posted it.
Did it work? Every violation has been read, and reviews are requested where you disagree.
Fix 3: Check who can post on the Page
Violations can come from other people who manage the Page. Meta shows who posted the content to help you manage the Page better.
- If someone with access keeps posting content that causes violations, talk to them or reduce their access.
- Remove anyone who shouldn’t have access. Meta explains how to add or remove someone with access (external site, opens in a new tab).
- If you didn’t recognize someone posting, treat it as a possible hack: see Page hacked.
Did it work? Only people you trust can post on the Page.
Page taken down or limited? How to appeal
Meta says that if you believe your Page was taken down or limited by mistake, you can go to the Page and click Appeal at the top.
Meta lists these common reasons Pages are taken down or limited:
- Not all admins have authentic profiles. Creating an extra profile to impersonate someone goes against the Community Standards.
- People who manage the Page broke the rules. Add only admins you know and trust. Check who has access in Page Settings > Page setup > Page access, and remove yourself from Pages you no longer manage.
- A misleading Page name. Meta limits significant name changes that could mislead people.
- Misleading content or fake popularity. Meta doesn’t allow artificially boosting content or misleading people about who the Page represents. Pages that publish spam may be unpublished, and the Like button may be disabled on Pages that obtain likes deceptively.
- Hateful conduct in posts on the Page.
- Severe or repeated Ads Policies violations. Meta may disable the ad account and take down the Page. Meta says you can appeal through its Policy disabled ad account form or Ads Manager.
- No admin with full control. Meta says a Page without at least one person with full control is automatically deactivated and scheduled for deletion. If the last person with full control is no longer active, Meta points to a Page admin dispute (external site, opens in a new tab).
Page Status doesn’t show everything
Meta says Page Status doesn’t include all areas of the Community Standards and Page policy violations. There may be violations it doesn’t reflect yet, such as breaches of Meta’s Page Policies (external site, opens in a new tab).
“This Page may share content that violates our Community Standards”
Meta shows this notice to people visiting a Page that has Community Standards violations. Visitors can choose Review Page or Like Page. If visitors see this on your Page, open Page Status and deal with the violations listed.
Keep your Page in good standing
- Post content you created or have the rights to. Page Status flags sharing too much content from other sources.
- Avoid clickbait headlines that withhold or exaggerate what the post is about.
- Check facts before sharing news.
- Use only music, video and images you have rights to.
- Agree simple posting rules with everyone who manages the Page.
How to know it worked
- You can open Page Status and have reviewed every violation.
- Reviews are requested where you disagree.
- Only trusted people can post on the Page.
Still not working? Your next steps
- If you can’t get into the Page at all, see Page hacked or lost admin access.
- For Page ads, see ad account disabled or restricted.
- For monetization, see monetization not eligible.
Official help routes
SocialAppFix can’t see or change your account. For account decisions, recovery and appeals, only the platform’s own tools can help. These links go to the official sites.
- Facebook Help: About Facebook Page StatusFacebook Help Center (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Facebook Help: why Pages get taken down or limitedFacebook Help Center (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Facebook Help: add or remove someone with accessFacebook Help Center (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Meta: Restricting accountsMeta Transparency Center (external site, opens in a new tab)
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if my Facebook Page is restricted?
Switch into the Page and go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Page setup > Page status. It shows the Page’s status, a summary of violation types and recent violations.
Why was my Facebook Page unpublished?
Meta says multiple violations may result in a Page being unpublished. Page Status lists the violations; for Community Standards violations you may be able to request a review.
Can I appeal a Page violation?
For Community Standards violations, Meta says you can open See details and either accept the decision or request a review, depending on the type of violation.
How do I appeal if my Page was taken down?
Meta says to go to the Page and click Appeal at the top if you believe it was taken down or limited by mistake.
What happens if my Page has no admin with full control?
Meta says it’s automatically deactivated and scheduled for deletion. If the last person with full control is no longer active, Meta points to a Page admin dispute.
Do other admins’ posts count against my Page?
Yes. Meta says Page Status includes violations from actions by other people who manage the Page, and shows who posted the content.
Why can’t my Page run ads any more?
Meta says multiple violations can lead to restrictions such as no longer being able to create ads. Check Page Status, then see our ad account guide.
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Sources and how we checked this guide
We base steps on the platforms’ own help pages and the phone makers’ official guides. Menu names change often and can differ by device, app version and region. Where a platform page could not be independently read, we link it so you can check the current wording yourself.
- About Facebook Page Status (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Why Facebook Pages get taken down or have limits placed on them (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Add or remove someone with access to your Page (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Page admin dispute (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Restricting accounts (external site, opens in a new tab)
Last reviewed 21 October 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 19 January 2027. How we write and review guides.
What changed
- 21 October 2026: First published.
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