How long does it take for a cache to be posted?

[ssgeo83]

How long does it take for a cache to be posted?

[+gr8johnson]

I own 8 caches now. My reviewer is great. He published one after just 45 minutes after I submitted it the last time. But the longest took until the next day making it about 12 hours. I think most take longer though.

[+StarBrand]

The service goal is 72 hours but sometimes a lot less and sometimes a bit more. The reviewers are volunteers and life happens.

[Keystone]

There are no pending cache submissions associated with your account. Did you think you had submitted a cache report, and you've been waiting? If so, it didn't go through. Or, were you just curious?

[ssgeo83]

There are no pending cache submissions associated with your account. Did you think you had submitted a cache report, and you've been waiting? If so, it didn't go through. Or, were you just curious?

 

I only use this account for posting on the message board. I have another "real" account.

[Keystone]

Oh, OK. I can't help you then. Usually when this question comes up, I check to see if the inquirer has a pending cache submission. Then I troubleshoot it: is it disabled, so it doesn't appear in the review queue? Is there a critical error that could be delaying the review? Is that area's reviewer on vacation? I then try to post some helpful advice. Since I can't be specific, my advice is to follow what the Groundspeak Knowledgebase has to say about your question:

 

It's been over 72 hours. Why isn't my cache published yet?

 

It can be a nerve-wracking time: waiting for your cool, new geocache to be unleashed!

 

All geocaches are reviewed by volunteers, and we ask that they contact you within 72 hours of submitting your geocache. Sometimes they will have additional questions about your cache. Often, they will simply publish it based on your cache description. If this doesn't occur, check to see if your cache report went through:

 

1. Visit your "My Account" page after logging in.

2. Look at section at the top labeled "My caches waiting for review."

3. If it isn't listed there, click on "view archived."

 

If it is listed, click on the name of the cache to read any notes that might be entered by the reviewer. If there is a reviewer note, you can respond to it by logging an additional reviewer note to the cache page or by emailing that reviewer. If you have clicked the 'temporarily disable' link at the top, you must 'enable' the cache for reviewers to see it in the queue. If you have unchecked the 'Yes, this cache is currently active' box, you must check it before a volunteer can view it.

 

If the cache isn't listed anywhere, it unfortunately did not go through and you will need to submit it again.

 

Please keep in mind that our cache reviewers are volunteers so sometimes other things in their lives cause listings to be delayed a bit. They sometimes like to go out and find geocaches, too! You may experience longer than normal waiting time during, for example, the week following a holiday or just after a large geocaching event. We ask for your patience.

 

If your cache is still not listed after a week, please send word to your local reviewer or to contact@geocaching.com. Be sure to include the GC# for the cache to expedite the process.

[AZcachemeister]

How long does it take for a cache to be posted?

 

How long does it take to eat an oatmeal cookie?

[+TheVaultrons]

My latest cache hide was approved within 20 minutes.