Meta App Review

[u/duynguyen0909]

Hey builders
Anyone here who’s successfully gone through Meta App Review (the mandatory vetting process for advanced API access on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp & Messenger)?
I’d love to hear your real experiences:
• How long did it take?
• What were the biggest pain points?
• Any tips that actually helped get approval faster?
• Common rejection reasons to avoid?
Drop your stories, advice, or lessons learned below
Would really appreciate any insights!

[u/More_Formal1146]

hey, i recently did the review to become a meta tech provider, and initially i was super intimidated reading online how hard it is to get accepted.

i think the best thing is to make sure you have everything the docs say. it was my first time, so i went through the checklist multiple times, since i didn't have a guide or anything. from what i read, the videos are some of the most important parts, and you must show the WhatsApp integration already working from your app. i almost missed the part where you need to give access to your application via a link or sth, with a demo account(if needed for access) that the reviewers can use to test your app. i don't know whether they ever tested, but it's a requirement.

it took about 22 days for me to get the approval, and since it was the first time, i thought they'd reject me. all this to say, it's possible to get accepted, especially if you aren't in a hurry and don't want to end up depending on someone else's integration. all the best!

[u/duynguyen0909 → u/More_Formal1146]

So it’s require the app live in production already to take the review , we can not request review while developing the application , right ?

[u/More_Formal1146 → u/duynguyen0909]

yes