Website publishers relying on Bing’s PubHub for news distribution are facing unusually long approval times, leaving many publishers frustrated as their submissions remain stuck in the “Awaiting for Approval” phase far beyond the expected timeframe.
For those who are new, Bing PubHub is a platform that allows publishers to submit their news feeds for inclusion in Microsoft Start and Bing News. It usually checks approval process within a reasonable duration.
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However, in recent weeks, several publishers have reported unexplained delays for Bing PubHub approval beyond usual waiting period.
The issue has sparked concern among small publishers and independent news bloggers who depend on timely approvals to reach their audience. But Microsoft has not issued any official statement regarding the delays.
Some users have posted on Microsoft Community forums and social media, expressing concerns over the impact on their traffic and visibility.
At this moment, publishers awaiting approval have limited options other than monitoring their submission status and reaching out to Bing Webmaster support for further clarification. Whether this delay is a temporary issue or any major changes coming in Bing PubHub’s workflow remains uncleared.
For now, content creators are left helpless—hoping for a quick realization of the issue by Bing Webmasters team. Consider Share this article and tag @BingWMC on X!