Google AdSense Requirements 2026
Before applying for Google AdSense, your website must meet these requirements:
- Original content — no copied, spun, or AI-generated-only content. Write genuinely helpful articles
- Enough content — at least 15-20 quality articles published (1000+ words each)
- Custom domain — you need your own domain (yoursite.com), not a free subdomain
- Privacy Policy page — required, must be accessible from homepage
- About Us page — explains who runs the site and its purpose
- Contact page — must have a way for visitors to contact you
- Site age — ideally 3-4 weeks old with consistent publishing
- No prohibited content — no adult, violent, or copyright-infringing content
- Good site navigation — easy to browse, clear menu structure
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1. Publish High-Quality Original Content
Write articles that genuinely help your readers. Google's reviewers check if your content provides value. Minimum 1,000 words per article, well-structured with headings and subheadings, and written in proper English.
2. Have All Required Pages
Privacy Policy, About Us, Contact, and Disclaimer pages must all be present and linked in your footer. Google looks for these specifically during review.
3. Make Your Site Look Professional
Use a clean, professional theme. Easy navigation. No broken links. Mobile-responsive. Loads quickly. No intrusive pop-ups.
4. Get Some Organic Traffic First
Apply after your site has at least some visitors. Google Search Console showing 100+ impressions and some clicks shows your site is getting real traffic.
5. Wait 3-4 Weeks After Starting
Brand new sites (under 2 weeks old) are often rejected. Wait until you have been publishing consistently for 3-4 weeks with at least 15 quality articles.
Common AdSense Rejection Reasons and Fixes
| Rejection Reason | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Insufficient content | Publish 10+ more quality 1000-word articles |
| Low value content | Rewrite thin articles with more depth and detail |
| Site does not comply with policies | Add Privacy Policy, fix prohibited content |
| Domain not approved | Make sure you have a custom .com domain, not free subdomain |
| No About page | Add a proper About page explaining your site |
How to Apply for AdSense
- Go to adsense.google.com
- Click Get Started
- Enter your website URL and email
- Connect your site by adding the AdSense code to your website
- Wait 1-14 days for review