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<\/a>Sometimes the fixes are simple, such as an invalid URL entered into the system or accidentally removing the destination page. In other cases, it can be a bit more technical, involving redirects, firewall issues, and similar concerns.<\/p>\n
Importantly, even when you think everything is fine with the landing page, Google Ads may still flag the destination. In such cases, it requires more investigation.<\/p>\n
In this guide, you will learn different steps to fix Google Ads disapproved destinations due to the destination not working.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n
Table of contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n Start with a simple check by opening the landing page in your browser to see if it loads normally.<\/p>\n Here are a few different ways to verify that your page is loading correctly:<\/p>\n If you find that the page is not loading<\/strong>, fix the issue yourself or get help from your developer or technical team, then resubmit the ad to Google for reconsideration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If the page appears to work fine, but Google still flags it, continue with the additional tests listed below.<\/p>\n When we check a page in the browser, we focus on whether it visually loads correctly. However, bots and systems like Google Ads first check the server\u2019s response code. The correct and expected response is 200 OK, which indicates that the page is functioning normally.<\/p>\n You can use redirect or HTTP status checkers to verify this. Enter your landing page URL into one of the tools below:<\/p>\n If the response code is not 200 OK, further investigation is needed to identify and fix the issue.<\/p>\n Poorly managed redirects may cause Google Ads to flag your destination as not working. It\u2019s important to review how your landing page handles redirects to ensure users (and Google\u2019s crawlers) can reach the final destination easily.<\/p>\n A redirect chain occurs when a URL passes through multiple redirects before reaching the final page.<\/p>\n Make the redirection simple<\/strong>:<\/p>\n A redirect loop happens when URLs circle back to the starting point, creating an endless loop.<\/p>\n This prevents the page from loading and will result in ad disapproval.<\/p>\n If your server is too slow and not returning the correct response, then it can lead to ads disapproval.<\/p>\n If your server is too slow or fails to return a proper response within the expected time, Google Ads may flag your destination as not working. This happens because Google\u2019s crawler cannot load the page successfully, even if it eventually works for regular users.<\/p>\n To fix this, check your website\u2019s server performance, hosting capacity, and uptime. Optimising server speed or using a reliable hosting provider can help prevent timeout issues and ad disapprovals.<\/p>\n Make sure your website can correctly handle dynamic URL parameters. Google Ads often appends tracking parameters such as gclid (Google Click Identifier) or UTM tags to your landing page URLs.<\/p>\n If your site doesn\u2019t process these parameters properly, it may result in a broken or missing page, leading to ad disapproval.<\/p>\n To fix this, test your landing page with tracking parameters added to the URL and confirm it loads normally. If it doesn\u2019t, ask your developer to adjust how the website handles query strings so that all variations of the URL point to a valid destination.<\/p>\n You may have situations when the hosting provider, firewall, or CDN (Content Delivery Network) may accidentally block Google\u2019s crawler or ad verification bots. When this happens, Google can\u2019t access your landing page, though it might be working just fine for your users.<\/p>\n This is a classic case of ad disapproval due to the destination not working when you feel everything is working fine.<\/strong><\/p>\n To fix this, check your firewall and CDN security settings to ensure Google\u2019s bot location\/IPs aren\u2019t being blocked. You would typically need the help of your dev team to get this checked and fixed.<\/p>\n One of our clients had ads disapproved for \u201cdestination not working,\u201d even though the website was functioning correctly in Australia.<\/em><\/p>\n Upon investigation, we discovered that the development team had blocked several countries in Cloudflare CDN due to an unsolicited traffic spike.<\/em><\/p>\n After clearing Google\u2019s crawler locations in Cloudflare settings, the issue was resolved, and the ads were approved again.<\/em><\/p>\n You can use a VPN to test your website from different countries, such as the US, UK, or Singapore<\/strong> and see if your page loads correctly.<\/p>\n Another option is to use third-party tools like https:\/\/geopeeker.com\/<\/a>, which lets you preview how your site appears from various global locations.<\/p>\n You can also sign up for the free version of Ahrefs to check if their bots can access your website, since they run servers from multiple regions.<\/p>\n By using these tools, you can confirm whether your site is accessible from key global locations where major crawlers and ad verification bots operate.<\/p>\n If your URLs appear to be working correctly but your ads are still getting disapproved, it\u2019s important to run through the full checklist of potential issues.<\/p>\n Pay close attention to factors such as the server response code, dynamic URL parameter handling<\/strong>, and any possible firewall or CDN blocking<\/strong> problems.<\/p>\n It\u2019s highly recommended to perform a complete test following the checklist provided below to ensure nothing is being overlooked.<\/p>\n If you’re unsure what to do next or don’t want to risk repeated disapprovals, it’s best to get help from a specialist.<\/p>\n Book a call with our Google Ads expert<\/a> to diagnose the issue and fix your ad disapprovals using proven best practices.<\/p>\n\n
Verify if the landing page is working<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Verify the page status\/response code is 200 OK<\/h2>\n
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Check for redirect chains<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Check for redirect loops<\/h3>\n
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URL dynamic parameter handling issue<\/h2>\n
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Hosting, firewall, and CDN blocking Bot IPs<\/h2>\n
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Check website availability in other countries<\/h3>\n
Why does Google Ads show disapprovals for working URLs?<\/h2>\n
Google Ads disapproved \u2013 destination troubleshooting checklist<\/h2>\n
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\n \nStep<\/th>\n What to Check<\/th>\n Pass<\/th>\n Fail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Landing page working<\/td>\n Page loads correctly on browser, incognito, mobile, and different networks.<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Status code 200 OK<\/td>\n Response verified using redirect checker or HTTP status tool.<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Redirects<\/td>\n No redirect chains or loops. Direct path confirmed.<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Server timeout<\/td>\n Server responds quickly without delay or timeout.<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dynamic URL handling<\/td>\n URLs handle gclid<\/code> or tracking parameters correctly.<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bot blocking<\/td>\n Google bots not blocked by hosting, firewall, or CDN.<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Global access<\/td>\n Site accessible from other countries\/regions.<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n \u2610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Get expert help to manage ad disapproval<\/h2>\n