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Special Ad Category Must Be Selected at Start of Ad Buying

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When creating campaigns that include ads about social issues, elections or politics, at the beginning of the ad buying process, make sure to select I'm creating a campaign for ads in a Special Ad Category.

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Meta Special Ad Category Requirements
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Meta
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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CA-P-063848
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What does Meta's Special Ad Category Must Be Selected at Start of Ad Buying clause do?

The clause states: “When creating campaigns that include ads about social issues, elections or politics, at the beginning of the ad buying process, make sure to select I'm creating a campaign for ads in a Special Ad Category.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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