List of Banned Words on Facebook
Here is a list of banned words and phrases commonly blocked on Facebook in 2024, particularly for ads and content moderation. The list contains terms related to sensitive content, aggressive language, and other prohibited categories. This table covers key examples of words and phrases banned for use in Facebook content and advertisements, focusing on sensitive or inappropriate subjects like health, violence, harassment, and false claims.
Facebook Banned Words List
| Banned Word/Phrase | Category/Reason |
|---|---|
| Weight loss | Sensitive content (health) |
| Depression | Sensitive content (mental health) |
| Diet | Sensitive content (health) |
| Fat | Sensitive content (body image) |
| Anxiety | Sensitive content (mental health) |
| Earn money fast | False claims |
| Free | Promotional content |
| Buy now | Aggressive selling |
| Guns | Prohibited items (weapons) |
| Cigarettes | Prohibited items (tobacco) |
| Vaporizers | Prohibited items (smoking) |
| Alcohol | Restricted item |
| Weight | Sensitive content (body image) |
| Shock | Negative content |
| Fear | Negative content |
| Terror | Negative content |
| Violence | Prohibited content |
| Porn | Inappropriate content |
| Drugs | Prohibited items |
| Ammunition | Prohibited items (weapons) |
| Religion | Personal attributes |
| Race | Personal attributes |
| Gender | Personal attributes |
| Sex | Inappropriate content |
| Profanity (F, S, etc.) | Offensive language |
| Get rich quick | False claims |
| Investment schemes | False claims |
| COVID-19 | Global issues |
| Pandemic | Global issues |
| Sexual content | Inappropriate content |
| Sexual orientation | Personal attributes |
| Copyrighted materials | Copyright infringement |
| Political content | Controversial topics |
| Feminism | Controversial topics |
| Gender identity | Controversial topics |
| Body positivity | Controversial topics |
| Work from home | Misleading opportunities |
| Spam | Unwanted content |
| MLM (Multi-level marketing) | Misleading opportunities |
| Bitcoin | Financial fraud |
| Cryptocurrency | Financial fraud |
| Inflammatory comments | Aggressive language |
| Terrorism | Prohibited content |
| Pornography | Inappropriate content |
| Obscene gestures | Offensive content |
| Anti-aging | Misleading health claims |
| Miracle cure | Misleading health claims |
| Racial slurs | Hate speech |
| Ethnic slurs | Hate speech |
| Homophobic language | Hate speech |
| Nationality insults | Hate speech |
| Insults about disabilities | Hate speech |
| Bullying terms | Harassment |
| Abusive language | Harassment |
| Hate symbols | Hate speech |
| False news | Misinformation |
| Anti-vax | Misinformation |
| Inciting violence | Prohibited content |
| Death threats | Harassment |
