What kind of content is banned from monetization?
Facebook has strict monetization rules, and the fastest way to lose eligibility is by posting restricted or unsafe content. Understanding what is banned helps you protect your Page, your earnings, and your long-term creator potential.
This guide breaks down all the content categories Facebook prohibits from monetization and explains how to avoid demonetization.
🚫 1. Violence, Injury, or Dangerous Acts
Any video showing violence—whether real or staged—instantly becomes ineligible for monetization. Meta protects advertisers from being placed next to sensitive content.
Examples include:
- ❌ Fights, street violence, or assault
- ❌ Blood, injury, or medical trauma
- ❌ Dangerous stunts performed without safety warnings
- ❌ Animal cruelty
Even “prank videos” that seem harmless can be flagged if they imply physical harm.
🚫 2. Sexual or Suggestive Content
This is one of the most sensitive categories. Even mild sexual content can be demonetized—even if it does not violate Facebook's Community Standards.
Banned examples:
- ❌ Nudity or exposed private areas
- ❌ Sexually provocative dancing
- ❌ Sexual jokes, moaning, adult humor
- ❌ Content focused on body parts in a sexual way
If the content feels inappropriate for children, it will not earn money—regardless of your intentions.
🚫 3. Harmful, Shocking, or Disturbing Imagery
Facebook automatically restricts ads on content that may cause emotional distress.
- ❌ Graphic hospital scenes
- ❌ Death or grieving
- ❌ Crime scenes or emergency situations
- ❌ Disturbing injuries or disasters
Even educational content can be demonetized if images are too graphic.
🚫 4. Copyrighted Material Without Permission
Any content that uses copyrighted media without proper licensing automatically becomes ineligible. Meta has zero tolerance for copyright violations.
- ❌ TikTok videos re-uploaded
- ❌ Music you don’t own the rights to
- ❌ Clips from movies, TV shows, or YouTubers
- ❌ AI-generated videos using copyrighted characters
Even if the video does well, monetization will remain at **$0** until the violation is removed.
🚫 5. Misleading or Harmful Information
Facebook restricts monetization on misinformation or content that could influence viewers dangerously.
- ❌ Fake financial advice (“you will become rich instantly”)
- ❌ Medical misinformation
- ❌ Fake giveaways or scams
- ❌ Manipulative clickbait
Educational content is allowed—but must be factual, neutral, and sourced responsibly.
🚫 6. Political or Sensitive Societal Topics
Facebook avoids placing ads on content related to political division or sensitive current events.
- ❌ Political campaigns or election content
- ❌ Government criticism or political commentary
- ❌ War footage or armed conflicts
- ❌ Protests, riots, or civil unrest
Such content may have organic reach, but monetization is severely limited.
🚫 7. Drugs, Alcohol, or Illegal Activities
Advertisers never want their ads shown next to illegal or harmful behaviors.
- ❌ Drug use or drug references
- ❌ Excessive drinking
- ❌ Gambling content
- ❌ Tutorials involving illegal actions
Even if the content is educational, ads will be limited.
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🚫 8. Low-Quality, Reused, or Non-Original Content
This is the #1 reason Facebook demonetizes creators today. Meta requires original and transformative work.
- ❌ Slideshows with no voice or commentary
- ❌ AI-generated videos with no human input
- ❌ Stolen clips repackaged from other platforms
- ❌ Repetitive spam content
You must demonstrate creativity, commentary, or transformation.
📌 Case Study: Why a Viral Creator Got Demonetized
A creator posted motivational videos using popular TikTok clips with AI voiceovers. Even though some videos hit 1M views, their monetization dropped to **$0** because:
- ❌ The clips were not original
- ❌ Music was copyrighted
- ❌ No original narration or face appeared
After switching to original scripts and voiceovers, monetization was restored within three weeks.
🔥 Final Advice to Stay Fully Monetized
- ✔ Post original content you created yourself
- ✔ Avoid copyright at all costs
- ✔ Stay away from violence and sexual content
- ✔ Make your videos advertiser-friendly
Meta always prioritizes creators who are safe, consistent, and original.
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Disclaimer
Information in this post reflects Meta's current monetization policies but may change as new updates roll out. Earnings and eligibility depend on region, content type, and account standing.
Visuals used in this post are AI-generated or digitally designed for clarity and educational purposes.
Always refer to your Professional Dashboard for your real-time monetization status.
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