The platform changed a rule. Your team should know first.
Right now, a platform is updating a policy that will silently flag accounts, take down content, or shift what's allowed in regulated markets. In 2025, Meta logged 3.2 billion content actions and Google suspended 5.6 million accounts. Most operators found out after enforcement hit. Don't be one of them.
Latest Platform Updates.
Verified policy changes across Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Snapchat — with real dates and real impact.
The policy now restricts ads to a maximum of one emoji, with an exception for boosted posts or ads targeting Japan and Korea. This change may require advertisers to adjust their creative strategies to comply with the new emoji limitation.
On 4 May 2026 Google Ads opens online gambling advertising in Alberta, Canada for entities authorised by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). Only brand-awareness campaigns are allowed at launch — promotional content (sign-up bonuses, deposit matches) remains restricted, and campaigns must be geo-targeted to Alberta only.
Meta expanded its cryptocurrency advertising restrictions on Apr 15, 2026 to explicitly cover physical mining hardware. Ads promoting GPU mining rigs and other physical equipment now require Meta's prior written approval — the same gated process that already applied to crypto trading software and platforms. Hardware sellers and resellers must obtain authorization before resuming campaigns.
YouTube updated its Shocking Content advertiser-friendly guidelines in March 2026 to explicitly restrict ad revenue on content featuring young-appearing subjects (human or non-human) shown in distress with shocking or gory imagery such as body parts or gore.
Snapchat banned all weight loss supplement ads and appetite suppressant promotions. Diet-related ads must now focus on 'healthy lifestyle' messaging only. Any ad mentioning specific weight loss amounts, BMI targets, or calorie deficit numbers will be automatically rejected.
Pinterest expanded its weight loss ad ban to include all body composition claims. Ads referencing BMI, body fat percentage, waist measurements, or calorie tracking are now prohibited. Fitness brands must focus exclusively on activity and lifestyle messaging without any body metric references.
LinkedIn now requires all job ads to display salary ranges or compensation bands, following EU Pay Transparency Directive enforcement. Job ads without salary information will be deprioritized in the feed and flagged with a 'No salary disclosed' warning badge visible to candidates.
TikTok banned all dropshipping-related ads that don't disclose the actual product origin and shipping times. Ads must now show 'Shipped from [country]' and 'Estimated delivery: X days.' Unrealistic delivery promises and hidden fulfillment practices result in permanent advertiser bans.
Policy Changes Don't Wait. Neither Should You.
The EU DSA Transparency Database logs roughly 1 billion moderation actions per month across the 8 major platforms. Meta alone publishes 600M+ Statement of Reasons per month on Facebook + Instagram. Each one represents a content takedown, account flag, or visibility restriction.
Most teams see a category spike only after their accounts are caught in it. The Policy Tracker surfaces the rule change that explains the spike — before it reaches you.
Source: EU DSA Transparency Database (CC BY 4.0). See the live feed at /enforcement.
How It Works.
From policy change to your inbox — a compliance workflow built for speed and accuracy.
Detect
Official policy documentation across all 8 platforms is continuously monitored. Every revision — from wording updates to entirely new sections — is captured the moment it goes live.
Classify
Each change is reviewed by our compliance team — scored by severity, mapped to affected industries and regions, and assessed for advertiser impact.
Deliver
Subscribers receive structured, actionable updates — Free members get a weekly digest, Pro members are notified as soon as a relevant change is confirmed.
Policy Changes Hit Different Industries Differently.
A healthcare policy update that doesn't affect e-commerce could shut down your entire pharma campaign overnight. Understanding sector-specific impact is critical.
Healthcare & Pharma
Platform policy shifts on health claims, supplement advertising, and medical certification requirements directly impact ad approval rates.
Recent example: Google now requires LegitScript certification for supplement ads — non-certified operators face instant disapproval.
Financial Services
Crypto, lending, and insurance ad policies change frequently. Missing a single update can result in campaign-wide suspensions.
Recent example: TikTok updates its restricted-content list across regional markets multiple times per quarter — operators routinely have 24–72 hours to comply once enforcement starts.
Real Estate & Housing
Fair housing laws intersect with platform targeting policies. Discriminatory targeting triggers result in both ad rejection and legal liability.
Recent example: Meta expanded personal attributes enforcement to income-level assumptions — impacting housing ad copy.
E-commerce & DTC
Product claim policies, pricing transparency rules, and return policy requirements shift across platforms quarterly.
Recent example: Google Ads now requires visible return policy links on all e-commerce landing pages.
Gambling & Betting
Age-gating, geo-restrictions, and disclaimer requirements are among the most frequently updated policy areas across all platforms.
Recent example: YouTube extended gambling restrictions to daily fantasy sports — a category shift affecting millions in ad spend.
SaaS & Technology
Data collection consent, AI disclosure, and B2B lead gen policies are tightening across LinkedIn, Meta, and Google simultaneously.
Recent example: LinkedIn now requires explicit consent checkboxes on all lead gen forms — pre-checked boxes rejected.
Never miss a policy change.
Free for the weekly digest, Pro for the intelligence dashboard, Business for multi-brand workspaces. Pick the tier that matches your scale.
Free
Live policy feed, weekly digest, and your sector's enforcement pulse. No credit card.
- Last 25 policy changes on dashboard
- All 8 platforms covered
- 1 industry filter + impact notes
- Sector Enforcement Pulse (30-day, industry-filtered)
- Weekly policy digest (Mondays)
Pro
Intelligence dashboard with charts, per-change alerts, and exports. For in-house brand & marketing teams.
Billed annually · $470/year
- Full archive
- All 8 platforms covered
- 3 industry profiles (switchable)
- Platforms Activity chart (30-day, 3 industries)
- Per-change email alerts
- Monthly Intelligence Report
- Sector Activity trend (30-day)
- Industry × Platform heatmap (3 × 8)
- Region Pressure Index
- Enforcement anomaly alerts
- Enforcement deep filter view
- PDF / CSV export
- One-click policy brief PDF
- Priority email support
Business
White-label outputs, client briefings and integrations for agencies and compliance teams.
Billed annually · $1,910/year
- Full archive
- All 8 platforms covered
- Unlimited industries
- Platforms Activity chart (30-day)
- Per-change email alerts
- Monthly Intelligence Report
- Sector Activity trend (90-day)
- Industry × Platform heatmap (all × 8)
- Region Pressure Index
- Enforcement anomaly alerts
- Enforcement deep filter view
- PDF / CSV export
- Webhook notifications
- Slack & Microsoft Teams notificationsComing soon
- White-label branded exportsComing soon
- DPA on requestComing soon
- Priority email support
Enterprise
For compliance, legal, and risk leaders
Everything in Business, plus SSO/SAML, GRC integration (Vanta / OneTrust / AuditBoard), read-only public API, real-time audit logs, quarterly board reports, dedicated CSM, DPA, and SOC 2 timeline. Custom seats and data residency on request.
Tell us your industry during signup — we'll highlight the changes that matter most to your business.
8 Platforms. Every Policy Page. Always Monitored.
We monitor the exact policy pages that determine whether your ads get approved or rejected — across every major advertising platform.
Meta
Facebook & Instagram
TikTok
Ads & Community Guidelines
Google Ads
Search, Display & YouTube
B2B Advertising
YouTube
Video & Shorts Ads
X
Formerly Twitter
Snapchat
Snap Ads & AR
Promoted Pins & Shopping
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Regional Laws & Regulations
FTC, DSA, Ofcom, and 50+ jurisdictions mapped to platform-specific compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about platform policy monitoring and compliance alerts.