WhatsApp Message Template Approval Guidelines & Best Practices

Understanding Meta Template Categories

Meta classifies WhatsApp templates into three strict categories: Marketing, Utility, and Authentication.

Key Reasons for Rejection

  • Using promotional or sales language inside Utility templates.
  • Missing variable parameters (e.g. {{1}} without dynamic fallback text).
  • Grammatical errors or excessive emojis in critical notification texts.

Best Practices

Always double check spelling and test dynamic parameters before submitting for approval.

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