How to Find Amazon Banned Words (2026) before they suppress you
Banned vs restricted
Banned words are never allowed; restricted words need proof (e.g. 'FDA'). Both suppress.
Where they hide
Title, bullets, description, and backend search terms — Amazon reads all.
Common offenders
'100% effective', 'cure', 'authentic' (without backing), 'free shipping' in some contexts.
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