Introduction

Getting Google AdSense approval on WordPress is easier than Blogger — only if your website is structured correctly.

Most rejections happen not because of WordPress itself, but due to poor setup, weak content, or policy mistakes.
This guide explains what Google actually expects from WordPress websites today.

1. WordPress vs Blogger – The Real Difference

Google does not favor WordPress or Blogger.

What matters is:

  • Content quality
  • Website trust
  • User experience

WordPress gives more control — which means more responsibility.

2. Domain & Hosting (Critical Factor)

For WordPress users:

  • Use a custom domain (mandatory)
  • Reliable hosting (avoid free hosting)
  • SSL certificate (HTTPS must be ON)

Without HTTPS, AdSense approval is unlikely.

3. Theme Selection (Professional Look)

Choose a theme that is:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Mobile responsive
  • Clean typography
  • Minimal ads or popups

Recommended:

  • Astra
  • GeneratePress
  • Kadence

A messy theme creates a trust problem.

4. Content Requirements (What Google Expects)

Before applying:

  • Minimum 20 quality posts
  • 800–1500 words per post
  • Clear niche (not mixed topics)
  • Human-focused writing (AI-assisted is okay, AI-spam is not)

Content must show expertise and usefulness.

5. Mandatory Pages (No Compromise)

Your WordPress site must include:

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions (recommended)

These pages establish legal and user trust.

6. Plugins That Help (Not Harm)

Use only essential plugins:

✔ SEO plugin (Rank Math / Yoast)
✔ Cache plugin (WP Rocket / W3 Total Cache)
✔ Security plugin (Wordfence)

Avoid excessive plugins — they slow down the site.

7. Traffic Requirement – The Truth

Google does not require traffic numbers.

But:

  • Some organic visits help trust
  • Fake or paid traffic can lead to rejection or ban

Quality over quantity.

8. Common Reasons for Rejection

❌ Thin or copied content
❌ Auto-generated AI articles
❌ Policy-violating niches
❌ Poor navigation
❌ Under-construction websites

Fix the foundation first.

9. Approval Timeline (2026 Reality)

  • Well-prepared sites: 3–7 days
  • Average sites: 1–3 weeks
  • Rejected sites: need improvement, not panic

Reapply only after genuine improvements.

Conclusion

AdSense approval for WordPress users is not difficult —
it is systematic.

If your site looks professional, content is valuable, and policies are respected, approval becomes predictable.



This article is updated according to Google AdSense and WordPress best practices (2026).