Google Ads “Compromised Site” policy is one of the most serious and frustrating disapprovals advertisers face.
You fix the website.
Google confirms it’s okay.
You resume ads.
And suddenly… it comes back.
Why does this happen?
In this detailed guide, I’ll explain:
• What Compromised Site policy means
• Why it keeps returning
• Hidden causes most advertisers miss
• A professional checklist to fix it permanently
What is Google Ads Compromised Site Policy?
Google flags a website as compromised when it believes the website:
• Is infected with malware
• Contains harmful scripts
• Redirects users unexpectedly
• Collects data insecurely
• Is impersonating another entity
• Is hacked
Google protects users aggressively. Even a minor risk triggers enforcement.
Major Causes of Compromised Site Policy
1. Malware Infection
Even small malicious JS can trigger detection.
2. Cracked WordPress Themes
Nulled themes contain backdoor scripts.
3. Insecure Hosting
Shared hosting IP reputation affects your site.
4. Hidden Redirects
Malware often redirects only Google bot.
5. Search Console Security Issues
Always check the “Security & Manual Actions” tab.
6. Phishing Pages Injected
Hackers create hidden directories.
7. Blacklisted IP
Check Spamhaus & other blacklist databases.
8. Mixed Content / SSL Issues
Payment forms without proper SSL.
9. Outbound Spam Links
Linking to infected domains.
Why Policy Returns After Fixing?
Google uses:
• Multiple crawling systems
• Cached snapshots
• Ad landing page prefetch systems
• Real-time malware detection
• Hosting IP reputation
Even if you fix 90%, the remaining 10% can trigger re-enforcement.
Professional Fix Checklist
- Full malware removal
- Replace all themes/plugins with licensed versions
- Reset passwords & database credentials
- Regenerate .htaccess
- Change hosting if server compromised
- Scan IP blacklist databases
- Audit outbound links
- Clear CDN & hosting cache
- Resubmit review properly
- Create new ads after clearance
When to Seek Professional Help
If:
• Ads disapprove instantly
• Multiple campaigns fail
• Review rejected without explanation
You likely need deeper technical analysis.
How AARS Webs Handles It
As a Google Partner company, AARS Webs provides:
• Advanced website security audits
• Hosting & IP investigation
• Google Partner chat escalation
• Complete disapproval recovery
We have handled numerous Compromised Site and Circumventing Systems cases successfully.
Final Thoughts
Compromised Site policy is serious.
It requires technical and strategic handling.
Don’t apply random fixes.
Diagnose.
Repair.
Document.
Then request review.
Need help?
Visit 👉 AARSWEBS.com

