Facebook Users Are Freaking Out Over Mass Demonetization Notices

Facebook users who run major accounts have been receiving notices on May 12, 2025, that indicate that they are being demonetized for unclear reasons.

However, there are some signs that it might be a glitch. For hours, Facebook creators have been filling up comment threads expressing panic, anger, and confusion. They say they don't have any violations, in many cases, so they don't know why they suddenly received the demonization notice.

Jeff Rainforth, a border videographer, wrote on X, "If you received a message from Facebook (META) stating that your page has lost monetization due to violations, it's a system-wide glitch affecting thousands of major accounts. They're working to solve it. Go to the FB group 'Facebook Bonus Program Issues' for updates."

Men's Journal has reached out to Meta for verification of whether that is true.

The public Facebook group that Rainforth was referring to has more than 138,000 users. Moderator Tanye Lacombe wrote, "Good Afternoon Members. There appears to be a possible system glitch for many accounts with connected entity & partner monetization rules violations. It is quite widespread at the present time. Please be patient as things get sorted from Meta."

Facebook creators filled her comment thread. "I was literally freaking out wondering what I did wrong," wrote one. "I got the same thing too on my page, I was going crazy cos I didn’t post anything that goes against the rules. I’m a bit relieved knowing it’s probably a glitch and I hope it gets resolved for everyone very soon."

"Omg I’ve been having panic attacks about this all day I truly do hope it’s a glitch," wrote another. "I have a kitten rescue page and all of a sudden, this afternoon modernization halted on reels, stars, and subscriptions," wrote another person.

On May 12, 2025, the group page was filled with posts and comments from people whose accounts were socked with the demonetization limitation. The limitation could be very costly for some creators, who earn money each month by posting content.

Many people shared screenshots of similar demonetization notices.

"I got the same message today and I have no idea what the problem is, but I've lost the ability to earn. I post short original articles about architecture which I cannot imagine would be offending to anyone. Is is possible someone posted something in my comments that caused this?" wrote one confused creator.

Another person complained, "Facebook seemed to remove my payout account and now it wont let me put it back. when i click get started it just takes me to the facebook info pages about payouts."