After the recent wave of mass account suspensions on Instagram and Facebook, Facebook Groups are now also being affected. Users on platforms like Reddit report that their groups have been unfairly banned, with the issue reportedly impacting thousands of communities. These groups span a wide range of topics — from savings tips and parenting support to pet care, gaming, Pokémon, and keyboard enthusiasts.
Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed the issue in a statement to TechCrunch:
“We’re aware of a technical error that impacted some Facebook Groups. We’re fixing things now.”
The exact cause of the bans remains unclear, but many users believe the issue is related to malfunctioning AI-based moderation systems. Group admins report receiving vague violation notices for “terrorism-related content” or “nudity,” despite such content never appearing in their communities.
Some of the affected groups are extremely large — for instance, a bird photography group with nearly 1 million members and a family-friendly Pokémon group with over 200,000 members were reportedly flagged for “references to dangerous organizations” or similar violations. Some users even reported losing all of the groups they manage at once.
While administrators subscribed to Meta’s “Verified” program have reportedly received faster support, many others are still waiting for their groups to be reinstated.
On Reddit’s r/facebook community, hundreds of users have expressed frustration. Many are advising others not to appeal the suspensions but rather wait for Meta to resolve the issue automatically.
This situation isn’t limited to Meta platforms — in recent weeks, social networks like Pinterest and Tumblr have also faced similar issues with mass suspensions. Pinterest acknowledged an internal error but denied AI involvement, while Tumblr attributed its issues to testing a new content filtering system without confirming whether AI was used.
As of now, Meta has yet to fully explain the cause behind the mass bans of individual accounts and Facebook groups. In response, users have launched a petition with over 12,000 signatures, and some are considering legal action.
