Google AdSense Approval FAQ

To be eligible for Google AdSense, your website must: (1) Use a custom domain (not a free subdomain like blogspot.com), (2) Have sufficient original, high-quality content, (3) Include a Privacy Policy page, (4) Be at least 6 months old in countries like China and India, (5) Use HTTPS (SSL certificate), (6) Have clear navigation and a professional design, (7) Comply with Google's content policies, and (8) Not include prohibited content like adult material, illegal products, or copyrighted content without permission.

Google doesn't state an exact minimum number, but experience from successful applicants suggests having at least 20-30 high-quality, original articles before applying. Each article should ideally be 800-1,500+ words, covering the topic thoroughly. Focus on quality over quantity — 20 excellent articles are far better than 50 thin, low-value posts.

Technically yes, but it's much harder. Google prefers websites that have been active for at least 6 months with a consistent publishing history. For users in China and India, 6 months is a mandatory requirement. Focus on building solid content and meeting all technical requirements before applying. Using our checker first can help you identify any issues early.

Google doesn't officially specify a minimum traffic requirement for AdSense approval. However, websites with organic traffic (from search engines) tend to get approved more easily, as traffic indicates that the site provides genuine value. Having some consistent organic traffic is a good sign, but the primary focus should be on content quality and policy compliance.

Blogger blogs with the default .blogspot.com subdomain have very low approval rates. Google strongly prefers custom domains. If you're using Blogger, connect a custom domain (e.g., yourblog.com) before applying. Also note that Blogger is a Google product, so the AdSense integration is different — you apply through Blogger's monetization settings rather than adsense.google.com directly.

The most common reasons for AdSense rejection include: (1) Insufficient or poor-quality content, (2) Missing Privacy Policy page, (3) Using a free subdomain (.blogspot.com, .wordpress.com, etc.), (4) Site is too new (less than 6 months for some countries), (5) Prohibited content (adult, drugs, violence, gambling, etc.), (6) Copyrighted material posted without permission, (7) Poor site structure or navigation, (8) Unresponsive/mobile-unfriendly design, (9) Content not in a supported language, (10) Previous AdSense policy violations. Use our free checker to identify which issues apply to your site.

After fixing the issues that caused your rejection, you can reapply immediately. There's no mandatory waiting period between applications. However, ensure you've genuinely addressed all the problems before reapplying — submitting too quickly without real fixes just wastes time and can look bad. Use our checker to verify your fixes before reapplying.

"Insufficient content" is one of the most common AdSense rejection reasons. It means Google's reviewers found your site doesn't have enough substantial, original content to meet their standards. To fix this: (1) Publish at least 20-30 well-written articles (800+ words each), (2) Ensure content is original and not plagiarized, (3) Cover topics thoroughly rather than superficially, (4) Remove thin/low-quality posts or improve them, (5) Ensure content provides real value to readers.

Google AdSense prohibits ads on pages with: (1) Adult or sexually explicit content, (2) Content promoting violence or racial intolerance, (3) Illegal products or services (drugs, weapons, hacking tools), (4) Gambling content (without proper licensing and compliance), (5) Copyrighted content you don't have rights to, (6) Deceptive or misleading content, (7) Content that encourages click fraud on ads, (8) Dangerous or harmful content, (9) Content related to alcohol (in certain regions), (10) Scraped or auto-generated content.

Yes, absolutely. A Privacy Policy page is a mandatory requirement for AdSense. Your privacy policy must: (1) Disclose what data you collect from users, (2) Explain how that data is used, (3) Mention that Google AdSense serves ads and uses cookies, (4) Provide information about third-party cookies, (5) Explain user options (like opting out of personalized ads). Google specifically checks for this page during review. Without it, your application will be rejected.

Google's policy focuses on content quality and originality, not specifically whether it's AI-generated or human-written. AI-generated content that is high-quality, original, helpful, and meets their E-E-A-T guidelines (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) can be acceptable. However, low-quality, spammy, or auto-generated content (regardless of whether human or AI wrote it) will get rejected. Always review and enhance AI content before publishing.

AdSense earnings vary enormously based on: niche (finance/tech pays more than lifestyle), traffic volume, geographic location of your audience (US/UK traffic earns much more), ad placement, content engagement, and seasonality. RPM (Revenue Per Mille / per 1,000 page views) typically ranges from $1-$50+ depending on these factors. New sites might earn $50-200/month, while established sites can earn thousands to tens of thousands monthly.

Google AdSense pays out when your account balance reaches $100 (or local currency equivalent). Payments are made monthly, typically between the 21st and 26th of each month, for earnings from the previous month. You must verify your identity and tax information, and confirm your payment method (bank transfer, check, etc.) before receiving payments.