Hey there, let's break down the common fixes for this frustrating issue—where your app's App Review switch is set to "yes" but regular users can't find it or start Messenger conversations, while dev accounts work fine.

Key Checks to Run: #

• Verify Full App Review Status: Just flipping the switch to "yes" doesn't always mean all required reviews are complete. Head back to your app's review dashboard and confirm every feature, permission, and Messenger-related capability shows as approved (not pending or partially reviewed). Sometimes specific Messenger access scopes need separate approval even if the main app review is done.
• Double-Check Visibility Settings: Look beyond the App Review switch—many platforms have a separate "Visibility" or "Availability" toggle in App Settings. Make sure it's set to Public (not "Development" or "Private"). Some platforms hide apps from search until this is explicitly enabled.
• Audit Messenger Configuration: For the Messenger conversation issue:
  • Ensure your webhook is properly configured and subscribed to the necessary events (like messages or messaging_postbacks), and that these events were included in your app review submission.
  • Confirm the entry point for Messenger conversations (like a link or button) doesn't have hidden restrictions tied to developer roles. Test the exact link with a non-dev account to see if it throws an error.
• Account for Cache/Indexing Delays: Platforms often take time to propagate public visibility changes—this can range from 1-24 hours. Wait a few hours, then test with a fresh non-dev account (not logged into any dev tools) to rule out cached access.
• Inspect User Permissions & Roles: Check your app's role management settings to make sure you haven't accidentally restricted access to only developer accounts. Ensure the default setting allows all users (even unauthenticated ones) to view the app page and initiate Messenger conversations.
• Test with a Clean Non-Dev Account: Use an account that's never been added to your app's test team, isn't associated with your developer profile, and has no special permissions. Dev accounts often get bypassed access that regular users don't, so this is critical to replicate the public user experience.

If you've gone through all these steps and still see issues, reach out to the platform's support team with specific details: your app ID, screenshots of your review status and visibility settings, and exact error messages (if any) from non-dev users.

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