What To Do When AdSense Is Rejected (Yes, That Annoying Email Again)
Okay, let’s just say it:
Getting that “AdSense rejected your site” email SUCKS.
You’ve worked on your blog, stayed up writing posts, fiddled with themes, made a logo in Canva that took forever — and boom. Denied.
Feels like getting ghosted by someone you thought was totally into you.
But listen — you’re not alone. Most bloggers get rejected by AdSense at least once. Some people three, four, five times. It’s practically a weird little badge of honor in the blogging world.
So let’s unpack this. No boring textbook stuff. No fluffy recycled junk.
Just real talk about why you probably got rejected, what to fix, and what the heck to do next (even if AdSense keeps saying no).
First of All: Don’t Panic. Like, Seriously. 
Before you start tearing your site apart, slamming your laptop shut, or rage-uninstalling your theme — just breathe. This happens to thousands of bloggers. Like daily.
Google AdSense is picky. Sometimes for good reasons, sometimes for reasons that make you go “wait… what??”
And yeah, sometimes they give you no clue why they rejected you. Just that boring auto-response email that says something like:
“Your site doesn’t comply with our policies.”
…Cool. Thanks, Google. Real helpful.
But don’t worry. We’re about to break it down like a blogger-to-blogger therapy session. Grab coffee (or snacks, if it’s that kinda day), and let’s do this.
So… Why Did AdSense Reject You?
Let’s not sugarcoat it — there are usually 5 or 6 big reasons why people get denied. And don’t worry, we’ll get into how to fix them in a bit.
Reason 1: Not Enough Content
Ahhh yes, the classic. You’ve got a blog with maybe 4 or 5 posts, and you’re wondering why AdSense said “nah.”
They want depth. They wanna see that your site is gonna keep people reading, clicking, coming back for more.
If your blog posts are super short (like 300–500 words) or you only have a handful — Google basically sees your site as “not ready.”
What to do:
You need around 15 to 20 solid posts, minimum. And not just junk. Write stuff that’s actually helpful. Think “how-to” guides, product comparisons, beginner tips — stuff that answers questions.
Reason 2: It Looks Like You Just Set It Up Yesterday
Listen, your blog doesn’t have to look like Forbes. But if it looks half-finished, that’s a red flag.
No About page? Red flag.
No Contact page? Red flag.
Broken links? Dummy text? No privacy policy? Yep. You guessed it.
Google’s not gonna approve a site that looks like it was built in a hurry over pizza and Netflix.
What to do:
Make sure your site has at least these 4 core pages:
About Me
Contact
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
Bonus points if you’ve got a menu that actually works and a theme that doesn’t look like it’s from 2007.
Reason 3: Content That’s Too… “Meh”
You know what I’m talking about — posts that sound like AI wrote them in 2 minutes or just copy-pasted from somewhere else.
AdSense wants original content. Not regurgitated stuff.
What to do:
Write like a human. Be helpful. Be messy if you need to, but say something real. Share your story. Use your voice.
Honestly, Google likes human mess more than robotic perfection.
Reason 4: You’re Using a Free Domain
Like yourblog.blogspot.com or something.wordpress.com.
AdSense does allow some of these, but they’re a lot less likely to approve you unless the content is insanely good.
What to do:
Get yourself a custom domain. They’re cheap. Like $10/year cheap. Go get a .com and look official.
Reason 5: Your Blog’s Niche Is… Iffy
Certain topics just don’t mix well with AdSense. Stuff like:
Adult content
Pirated stuff (movies, games, cracked software, etc)
Medical claims
Even some crypto or finance stuff if it sounds sketchy
What to do:
Stick with “safe” niches. Think food, lifestyle, blogging tips, parenting, fitness, personal finance, tech, hobbies — those are all solid.
Based on Real Searches: Here’s What People Are Asking 
Why did AdSense reject me?
The truth? Could be anything from “you don’t have enough posts” to “your theme loads like molasses” to “you used a pirated movie review site.”
Usually, it’s a combo of stuff.
Why AdSense rejected my site?
Google doesn’t hate your site. It just thinks it’s not ready.
You’ve gotta prove it’s helpful, safe, and well-built — not just thrown together for ad money.
Why AdSense rejected my application?
Honestly? Because they’re picky. They’re like the Harvard of ad networks.
Try again, but make changes first. Don’t just hit “resubmit” and pray.
How to Fix Stuff Before You Reapply 
Let’s get to the good part — the fixes. Because we’re not here to sulk, we’re here to get approved.
Here’s a messy-but-useful checklist:
Content Checklist
Minimum 15 posts
Each post = 1000–1500+ words
No plagiarism (don’t even risk it)
Real value — solve problems, answer questions
Site Setup Stuff
Clean theme (mobile friendly!)
About + Contact + Privacy Policy + Terms
Fast loading (use something like WP Rocket or just fewer plugins)
Logo and favicon (yep, Google notices those little things)
Domain & Hosting
Custom .com domain
Self-hosted blog (WordPress.org, not WordPress.com)
Traffic
You don’t need a million views, but like… some traffic is helpful. Even 50–100 hits/day is fine to start.
Share your blog in Facebook groups, Reddit threads, Pinterest, even Medium if you have to.
What If They STILL Say No? (Been There)
Okay, so you tried everything. You fixed stuff. You wrote 10 more posts. You cleaned up your design.
And… AdSense still hits you with the rejection.
Here’s what to do next — without losing your mind:
Wait 2–4 Weeks
Don’t reapply the next day. That’s a fast way to get flagged.
Let Google “forget” your last attempt. Keep publishing in the meantime.
Try Ezoic
Honestly? Ezoic is way more chill than AdSense. They accept newer blogs and still pay well. You’ll need some setup time, but they’re worth it.
Try Affiliate Links
If you’re not doing affiliate marketing yet, you’re missing out.
Sometimes affiliate links bring in more money per click than ads ever could.
Start with:
Amazon Associates
ShareASale
Impact
PartnerStack
Even Etsy (yep, they’ve got an affiliate program too)
Write posts like:
“10 Products I Actually Use for XYZ”
“Best Budget Tools for Bloggers”
“My Honest Review of [Product]”
Boom. Easy content + possible commissions.
TL;DR: Your No-Nonsense AdSense Recovery Plan 
Here’s your step-by-step guide (no fluff):
Read the rejection email (don’t skip this)
Audit your site like a stranger
Fix design + add core pages
Add more content — long, helpful stuff
Wait 2–4 weeks before reapplying
Reapply OR test alternatives like Ezoic
Start using affiliate links NOW
Final Words (Kinda Like a Pep Talk)
You didn’t fail. You just didn’t pass yet.
Getting rejected by AdSense is just a speed bump. Not the end. Not even close.
Half the big bloggers you follow got rejected too — they just don’t talk about it.
Keep writing. Keep tweaking. Keep publishing.
AdSense approval will come. Or maybe you’ll make more money from other stuff and laugh when you finally get that approval email.
Either way — you’re building something.
That’s what counts.