
5.3M views in 30 days, 34K followers, still not accepted for Content Monetization - how long did you wait?
Hey everyone,
I run a Facebook Reels page (AI-generated content) and I'm trying to understand the monetization timeline better.
My current stats (last 28 days):
- 5.3M views (+806%)
- 34,000+ followers
- 177K engagement
- Audience: Mexico 46%, US 21%, Brazil 7.6%, rest scattered globally
I'm based in France. I already have Stars and Subscriptions unlocked, but I'm still on the waitlist for the actual Content Monetization program (in-stream/Reels ads) - it just says "Interest Form Submitted, you'll be notified if you become eligible."
My average watch time is around 14s, and I've seen that similar monetizing creators average around 23s, so I'm guessing that's part of what's holding me back.
For those of you who got accepted into the program:
- How long did you wait after submitting the interest form?
- Did your watch time or view count have to hit a specific threshold first?
- Does having a mixed audience (Latin America heavy) hurt eligibility, or just the RPM once you're in?
- Any creators here based in France specifically who got approved?
Trying to figure out if I should keep pushing on content or if this is just a matter of waiting it out. Appreciate any real experiences, good or bad.