To appeal a Facebook Marketplace restriction, go to your Facebook profile, open the options menu and select Profile status. Choose Marketplace under Extra features, read the issue listed there, then select Request review if Facebook offers it. A review asks Facebook to check its decision again. It can correct a mistake, but it does not guarantee that a listing or your access will come back.
Facebook does not document a single “unban” form for Marketplace. Its current Marketplace access guidance describes three separate situations: a warning that your access is at risk, access that is limited or suspended, and individual listings that were rejected. Which one you have decides which option you get, so start with the message on your own account.
What You Need Before You Start
These steps apply to personal Facebook accounts on the Facebook website and in the Facebook app for iPhone and Android, based on the Help Center articles as they read in October 2026. Menu names can differ slightly between app versions, and some options appear only in the mobile app.
- Sign in to the affected account. Marketplace status is shown only to the account owner. Facebook lists not being logged in as one reason Marketplace is unavailable.
- Use your main profile. An additional profile (a second profile attached to the same account) does not get Marketplace access.
- Have the Facebook mobile app available. Facebook documents the warning-removal option and age confirmation in the mobile app.
- Collect the facts. Note the listing title, the date it was rejected and the rule named in the notice. Save a screenshot of the notice for your records.
Step 1: Check Your Marketplace Status
The Profile status page is where Facebook records Marketplace warnings and restrictions. Check it before you do anything else.
- Open Facebook and go to your own profile.
- Select the options menu on your profile (Facebook’s instructions show it as an icon button), then select Profile status.
- Under Extra features, select Marketplace.
- Read what is shown. You should see whether there are no issues, a warning that your access is at risk, or a limit or suspension, along with the listings involved.
If you cannot find Profile status, update the Facebook app or try the same path in a browser on a computer. If the page shows no Marketplace issue at all, your problem is more likely an eligibility issue than a restriction. See the eligibility section below.
Step 2: Find Out Why a Listing Was Rejected
Most Marketplace restrictions start with rejected listings. Facebook says it reviews a listing when its systems detect a possible violation or when someone reports it, and it rejects listings that do not follow its Commerce Policies (the rules for what can be sold) or its Community Standards.
- Go to your profile, open the options menu and select Profile status.
- Select Marketplace under Extra features.
- Select Your listings.
- Select the listing shown under Needs attention.
- Select See details and read the rule Facebook names.
Compare that rule with the item you actually listed. Facebook’s page on things that can’t be listed for sale on Marketplace gives common examples: counterfeits and replicas of branded goods, pirated copies of movies, music, games or books, services such as house cleaning, animals, medical and healthcare products such as thermometers and first-aid kits, and recalled products. If your listing fits one of these, a review is unlikely to change the result. If it clearly does not, you have a reason to ask for one.
Step 3: Request a Review of the Rejected Listing
Before you submit, be aware that Facebook stops showing the review option for a listing once you have requested a review of it. Make sure your explanation is accurate the first time.
- Go to your profile, open the options menu and select Profile status.
- Select Marketplace under Extra features.
- Select See what happened or See issue, then select the listing.
- Select Request review and follow the on-screen instructions.
Facebook’s rejected-listing instructions say that if it finds it made a mistake, it restores the listing. If a text box appears, describe the real item in plain words and say why the named rule does not apply. For example, state that the item is a used original product and not a replica. Keep it factual and short, and only provide information through the screens Facebook shows you.
Step 4: Remove an “Access at Risk” Warning
A warning means you are close to having your Marketplace access suspended. Facebook says you may be able to remove the warning if this is the first time you have broken a rule, depending on which rule it was. This option is documented for the mobile app.
- Open the Facebook app on your phone and go to your profile.
- Tap the options menu and select Profile status.
- Select Marketplace under Extra features.
- Select Fix it now, then Request review.
- Read the policy information Facebook shows and, when asked, say what you think happened.
This process is different from a listing review in one important way: Facebook states that the listings that led to the warning will not be restored. Removing the warning clears the risk notice. It does not put the removed items back on Marketplace.
| What you see | What it means | Option Facebook documents |
|---|---|---|
| A listing under Needs attention | That listing was rejected | Request review for the listing |
| Access is at risk | A warning before suspension | Fix it now > Request review in the mobile app |
| Access limited or suspended | You broke the Commerce Policies, according to Facebook | Review the listings behind it, if a review is offered |
| No Marketplace issue listed | Probably an eligibility problem | Check age, country, profile type and login |
If Your Access Is Limited or Suspended
Facebook says it may limit or suspend Marketplace access when you break its Commerce Policies. Its help pages do not describe a separate appeal form for a suspension, and they do not publish how long a limit lasts. What they do document is the listing review above, so work through each rejected listing in Profile status > Marketplace and request a review wherever the button appears and you believe the decision was wrong.
If no review is offered and you believe a technical fault is involved, such as a status page that will not load, you can send a bug report. On a computer, select your profile picture, then Help & support > Report a problem. Facebook describes this route as a way to report broken features. It is not an appeal of a policy decision. Our guide on how to contact Facebook explains which support route fits which problem.
Do not try to get around a restriction by opening another account or using someone else’s. Facebook lists misrepresenting your identity to evade enforcement among the reasons it may suspend or disable an entire account, which is a far worse outcome than losing Marketplace.
Check Whether It Is an Eligibility Problem Instead
Not every missing Marketplace tab is a penalty. Facebook’s page on who can use Marketplace says it is for adults with active accounts in countries where Marketplace is available. It lists these reasons you might not have access:
- You are not an adult. In the United States this means at least 18 years old.
- Your account is new or inactive. Facebook does not say how long a new account has to wait.
- You are using an additional profile. Select your profile photo at the top right, select See all profiles and switch to your main profile.
- You went against the Terms of Service, Commerce Policies or other policies. This is the case the review steps above are for.
- You are not logged in.
If you are an adult and Facebook has blocked you by mistake because of your age, Facebook says you can confirm your age in the Facebook app on your phone to regain access. Its age confirmation page says this can involve your birthday, photo identification or a video selfie, and that the methods on offer depend on your region. Only do this inside the official Facebook app when the app itself asks you to.
If Marketplace is simply new to you, see how to set up and use Facebook Marketplace for the normal way to open it and create a listing.
Related Restrictions That Use a Different Process
Some problems look like a Marketplace ban but have their own steps.
Shipping or the Buy now button is disabled
Facebook’s shipping help page says the Buy now button can be disabled if you violated a Commerce Policy, if Facebook needs to verify your identity, or if you canceled too many orders. To appeal a block caused by cancellations, open Marketplace in the mobile app, tap Marketplace profile, then All selling activities, then Insights, and tap the cancellation rate under Shipping performance. Shipping features are not available to every seller, so these menus may not appear for you.
A Purchase Protection claim went against you
This is a dispute over one shipped order, not an access restriction. Facebook says sellers must accept or appeal a Purchase Protection claim within 10 days of the first notification.
Your whole Facebook account is suspended
If you see We suspended your account when you log in, Marketplace is not the issue to fix first. Facebook’s suspended account page says you are prompted to appeal after you log in and that you can appeal within 180 days, though the period varies by region. If the appeal fails or the time runs out, the account is permanently disabled and no further review is available. If you lost access because someone else took over the account, follow our steps to recover a hacked Facebook account instead.
Troubleshooting: No Request Review Button
For a rejected listing, Facebook gives three reasons the review option may be missing:
- More than 180 days have passed since the listing was rejected.
- You already requested a review of that listing.
- A review is not available for the rule you broke.
Other things to check:
- Fix it now is missing. The warning-removal option is documented for the mobile app and for first-time issues only, depending on the rule. Check the app instead of a computer.
- Profile status does not appear. Confirm you are on your own main profile, not a Page or an additional profile, and update the app.
- The Help Center says an article does not apply to your region. Marketplace features differ by country, so follow the options shown on your account.
- Similar items from other sellers are still listed. Facebook says you can request a review if you think it made a mistake, or report the other listing if you think it breaks the rules.
How to Confirm the Result and Avoid Another Restriction
Go back to Profile status > Marketplace to see the current state of each issue. Facebook says a listing is restored when a review finds a mistake, so look for it again in Your listings. Facebook’s Marketplace articles do not say how or when you will be notified, so check the status page yourself. Facebook does not document a way to withdraw a review request after you submit it, which is another reason to check your explanation before sending.
To lower the chance of a repeat, read the rule named in your notice, describe items accurately, use your own photos of the actual item, and do not relist a rejected item unchanged. Facebook notes that buyers and sellers are also responsible for following local laws, and that its help pages only summarize the Commerce Policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Facebook Marketplace review take?
Facebook’s Marketplace access and rejected-listing articles do not give a timeframe. Figures quoted elsewhere online, such as a set number of days, are not confirmed by Facebook. Check Profile status > Marketplace for the status of your request.
Is there a Facebook Marketplace appeal form?
Facebook’s current Marketplace help articles do not link to a standalone appeal form. They point to the Request review button in Profile status > Marketplace. Be careful with form links shared on other websites or in groups, and never give your password to anyone offering to restore your access.
Can I request a second review if the first one fails?
Facebook lists “you already requested a review” as a reason the button is not shown for a rejected listing. Its help pages do not describe a second review of the same listing.
How long does a Marketplace suspension last?
Facebook does not publish durations for Marketplace limits or suspensions. Your status page is the only reliable place to see what currently applies to your account.
Does clearing the app cache or reinstalling Facebook remove a restriction?
No. A restriction is tied to your account, not to the app on your phone. Updating the app can help if a menu such as Profile status is missing, but it does not reverse a policy decision.
Will a new Facebook account get around a Marketplace ban?
Do not rely on it. Facebook says new accounts can lack Marketplace access, and it treats misrepresenting your identity to evade enforcement as grounds for suspending the account. Use the review options on your existing account.
Does removing a warning bring back my listings?
No. Facebook states that the listings that led to an “access at risk” warning are not restored when the warning is removed. Only a successful review of a rejected listing restores that listing.
Next Step
Open Profile status > Marketplace now and note exactly which of the three situations you have. Then request a review only for the listings you can honestly explain, and wait for Facebook’s decision on the status page.
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