Facebook Shadow-Ban Check
Answer each question after running the test. Use a logged-out private window, or a friend who doesn't follow you, for the "outside view" tests. We never ask for your password, and your answers stay on your device.
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Does Account Status show restrictions or say your content can't be recommended?
Official noticeGo to Settings & privacy → Settings → Account Status (or Professional dashboard → Account status for a Page). Check for violations, restricted features and recommendation eligibility.
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Is there a restriction notice in your Support Inbox?
Official noticeOpen Settings & privacy → Help & support → Support Inbox and look for notices about violations, restrictions or removed content.
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Are your public posts missing from search for people who aren't your friends?
Visibility testAsk someone who isn't your friend (or doesn't follow your Page) to search a distinctive phrase from one of your recent public posts. If it doesn't appear, your distribution may be limited.
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Has reach to non-followers dropped sharply?
Visibility testIn Professional dashboard → Insights, compare reach from non-followers with the previous month. A sudden fall to almost nothing is a warning sign.
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