If you have posted a review on Google and want to remove it, knowing the process can save you time. Whether it’s a review you regret or no longer want to appear, Google provides options to delete or edit your reviews. Keep in mind, once a review is deleted, it will no longer be visible to the public or associated with your account.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to remove your review from Google and some important considerations before doing so.
- Sign in to Your Google Account
- Locate the Review on Google Maps or Search
- Find and Select Your Review
- Choose ‘Delete’ or ‘Remove’ the Review
To delete a review, you need to be logged into the same Google account that posted the review. Visit Google Accounts and ensure you’re signed in.
Open Google Maps on your desktop or mobile device, or search for the business or place on Google. Find your review in the reviews section. You can also access your reviews by clicking on your profile icon and selecting ‘Your contributions.’
Click on the review you want to delete. On mobile, this may mean going to your profile and then ‘Reviews.’ Once you see the review, look for the options menu—usually represented by three dots or a small arrow.
Click on ‘Delete’ or ‘Remove.’ Confirm your choice if prompted. The review will then be deleted from Google Maps and search results.
Important Considerations
- Once you delete your review, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you want it gone before confirming.
- If the review violates Google’s policies, you can flag it instead of deleting. Google may remove it if it breaches guidelines.
- Deleting your review will remove your feedback from the business’s profile, possibly affecting your ability to update or comment further on that review.
If you are unable to delete a review, it might be because you are not logged into the correct account or your permissions are limited. Verify you are signed into the right Google account that posted the review. Also, check whether the review has already been deleted or flagged for policy violations.
By following these steps, you can efficiently remove a review you no longer wish to keep on Google. Remember, clear and honest reviews help improve local businesses, so consider editing or removing reviews thoughtfully.
