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Delivery and limits

What is the Meta marketing opt-out preference?

The marketing opt-out preference is a WhatsApp feature that lets a user opt out of a business's marketing messages directly in the app, from the message's options or the business profile, without sending the business a STOP. Meta records the preference, stops delivering that business's marketing templates to the user, and notifies the business by webhook.

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

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  1. Why it matters
  2. In VGraple CRM
  3. Related terms

DELIVERY AND LIMITS

Marketing opt-out preference (Meta user preferences)

The marketing opt-out preference is a WhatsApp feature that lets a user opt out of a business's marketing messages directly in the app, from the message's options or the business profile, without sending the business a STOP. Meta records the preference, stops delivering that business's marketing templates to the user, and notifies the business by webhook.

opt outopt insuppressed recipientopt in and consent

Marketing opt-out preference (Meta user preferences) in one line

Why it matters

Meta introduced app-level opt-out so users have a reliable exit even when a business ignores STOP. For businesses it means marketing sends can start failing for a recipient with no message in the inbox explaining why, and that the opt-out is enforced by Meta rather than trusted to the sender. Handling the webhook keeps your records and Meta's aligned.

In VGraple CRM

User preference webhooks update the contact's marketing consent the moment they arrive, with the source recorded as a Meta preference so agents know it was not a STOP. Broadcast eligibility excludes them, and utility messages continue as Meta allows.

Opt-out, Opt-in, Suppressed recipient.

Frequently asked questions

Can I message a user who set the preference?
Marketing templates will not deliver. Utility and service messages continue.
Can the user reverse it?
Yes, from the same WhatsApp menu; Meta sends a webhook when they do.
Is this the same as blocking?
No. Blocking stops everything and hurts quality; the preference only stops marketing and is not counted as a block.

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