How long does book review take on Chiify?
Most books are reviewed within 24–48 hours. After approval, each store lists on its own schedule. Here's the timeline and what can slow it down.
Last updated 2026-06-15
Chiify reviews most books within 24–48 hours. After that, going live depends on each store's own ingestion.
The stages
- Submitted — your book joins the review queue.
- Review (24–48h) — a human check plus an automated quality scan.
- Delivered — Chiify sends it to your stores.
- Live — each store lists it on its schedule (hours to ~2 weeks).
What can slow review
- Quality or policy flags — the book may be blocked and returned to drafts with reasons.
- File errors — see EPUB upload errors.
- Busy periods — queues can run a little longer.
See why isn't my book on sale yet for the post-approval wait.
What you can do while you wait
- Make sure your cover and metadata are final — a clean submission clears review faster.
- Prepare your launch plan so you are ready the moment it goes live — see how to launch a book.
- Do not resubmit repeatedly; that just adds your book to the back of the queue again.
Still need help? Open a ticket from your dashboard or email [email protected] — a real person replies.
Related articles
How do I sign up and get approved on Chiify?
Create your Chiify account, verify your email, set up your author profile, and get approved to start publishing — usually within 24–48 hours.
What are the requirements to be accepted on Chiify?
Be a real author publishing original work you own, with a clean file and complete metadata. Here's exactly what Chiify checks before approval.
Why isn't my book on sale yet, or still in review?
Books pass a 24–48 hour Chiify review, then each store ingests on its own schedule — so live dates vary by retailer. Here's the timeline and what to check.
How do I upload an audiobook to Chiify?
Upload your chapter audio files (MP3 or M4A), a cover, and metadata; Chiify reviews and distributes to audiobook stores. Here's the full process.
Why does my EPUB need a clickable table of contents?
Stores require a clickable navigation TOC so readers can jump between chapters. Chiify builds one automatically when you use heading styles in your DOCX.
Can I schedule a pre-order or set a release date?
Yes — you can schedule a future release so stores list your book for pre-order and launch it automatically on the day. Here's how to plan it.
Was this helpful?
Still stuck? Email [email protected] — we reply within 24 hours.