How long does it usually take Webtoon to accept or reject your Ad Revenue application for your Webtoon Canvas series? The honest answer is that it truly depends, but you can get a solid idea of how long Webtoon Canvas ad revenue applications take by looking at two major factors:
1. How well your episodes follow Webtoon’s guidelines
2. How many episodes your series currently has
This is on top of the bare-minimum requirements of 1,000 subscribers and 40,000 monthly pageviews, without which you can’t apply.
Let’s break everything down in a way that actually helps you figure out when you’ll likely get approved.
Webtoon guidelines matter more than people think
This part isn’t surprising. Webtoon is extremely strict when it comes to rules and terms, so reading their full guidelines carefully is a must. Your episodes will be checked one by one during the review process.
NSFW content slows your application the most
Your Canvas webtoon has to be properly censored. Nudity and sexual scenes are not allowed unless fully censored. Plenty of Canvas creators still upload NSFW episodes, but the ones who get approved usually keep everything covered cleanly. Some creators even remove the spicy parts entirely and post the full versions on Patreon, which is actually a smart move if you want to drive more readers there.
When you upload NSFW content, don’t forget to tick the Mature warning to avoid getting flagged:
- Just so you know, webtoon is ALWAYS watching. Especially if you have a relatively good enough amount of views and readers.
Webtoons without NSFW content get approved faster, but that doesn’t mean NSFW series are doomed. It just means the wait time is longer.
Does Webtoon reject NSFW-heavy series?
Yes. I know because it happened to me. One of my Canvas series got rejected and had episodes deleted because the scenes were too spicy even though they were censored. The non-NSFW series, on the other hand, had no issues.
For NSFW series, approval often takes around a month, though good censoring can shorten this.
Also note: your result might roll over to the next month. If you get rejected and your new month’s stats don’t meet the requirements, you won’t be able to reapply until the next cycle.
Example:
Your March stats meet the requirements, so you apply in April. Your result arrives in May and it’s a rejection. But your April stats didn’t reach 40,000 pageviews, so you can’t reapply in May. You’ll have to wait for June.
If you do get approved, you won’t lose your Ad Revenue status even if your pageviews drop later.
Other guideline issues to watch out for
If your series has content like murder, bullying, suicide, heavy blood, or similar themes, always include proper disclaimers and tick the Mature warning.
Another easy mistake is using copyrighted branded content or official book covers. I once put the cover of a novel I liked in an episode, and that episode was flagged. Like I said… Webtoon sees everything.
Your number of episodes affects approval speed a LOT
This is the part Webtoon doesn’t tell you openly.
If your series has:
- Over 20 episodes: approval often takes just a few business days
- 15 to 20 episodes: approval is fairly quick
- Under 10 episodes: expect delays even if your content is family-friendly
Short series are harder for Webtoon to judge, so the review naturally takes longer. The safest strategy is to apply once you hit at least 10 or 15 episodes.
How long do Reward Ads take to approve?
Reward Ads are different from Viewer Ads. The old Rewards Program from 2022 is gone, but Reward Ads still exist for comics that hit 100,000 views in one month. You only need to hit this number once unless you get rejected.
The review process is similar: follow guidelines, avoid flagged content, and have enough episodes available. Once everything checks out, Reward Ads approval usually takes 2 to 4 days.
If you get approved, what happens next is a whole different story, which deserves its own post.
Final Thoughts
With all that in mind, I hope this gives you a clearer idea of how long Webtoon Canvas ad revenue applications take and what affects your approval timeline. As long as you follow Webtoon’s rules carefully and upload enough episodes, your review process should go smoothly.
Good luck with your Webtoon Canvas journey!
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