Why was my WhatsApp message template paused?
Updated 5 October 2026
Low quality ratings pause a template. A template that reaches the lowest quality rating is paused: 3 hours the first time, 6 hours the second, and disabled the third time.
- Meta links pauses to negative customer feedback or low read rates.
- You are told in WhatsApp Manager, by email and by webhook.
- Sends to a paused template are rejected and you are not charged for them.
- It unpauses itself when the time ends, or you can unpause it yourself.
- Send useful messages only to customers who want them, to protect the rating.
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Sources (2)
- Message templates overview, Meta for Developers (WhatsApp Business Platform), read 2026-10-05
- Template pausing, Meta for Developers (WhatsApp Business Platform), read 2026-10-05
