You can delete reviews you wrote yourself, but Facebook's process depends on where you posted
If you left a review on a Facebook business page, you can remove it by going to your own profile, finding the review in your activity history, and deleting it from there. You can also delete it directly from the business page if the delete option appears. Facebook doesn't let you edit reviews after posting — deletion is your only option for changing what you said.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're on a computer or phone, and whether you're deleting from your profile or the business page itself. You cannot delete reviews that other people wrote about a business, even if you own that business — only the person who wrote the review can remove it, or Facebook can remove it if it violates their policies.
Key Takeaways
- You can only delete reviews you personally wrote; the business owner cannot delete customer reviews unless Facebook removes them for policy violations.
- The fastest way to delete your own review is to find it on the business page itself and tap or click the three-dot menu next to your review.
- If the delete option doesn't appear on the business page, go to your Facebook profile, select "Reviews" from your activity, and delete it from there.
- Facebook does not let you edit a review after posting — you must delete the old one and write a new review if you want to change your words.
- Deleted reviews disappear from the business page immediately, but may take a few hours to vanish from your own profile activity.
Deleting a review directly from the business page
The quickest way to remove a review is to go to the Facebook business page where you posted it, scroll down to find your review, and look for a three-dot menu icon next to your name or the review text. On a computer, hover over your review to make the menu appear. On a phone, tap the three dots if they're visible, or swipe left on the review (iPhone) or long-press it (Android).
Once the menu opens, select "Delete" or "Remove Review." Facebook will ask you to confirm — click or tap the confirmation button, and your review is gone. The review disappears from the business page right away, though it may take a few hours to fully disappear from your profile activity and any notifications the business received.
If you don't see a three-dot menu next to your review, the business page may have settings that prevent you from deleting directly. Move to the next method instead.
Deleting a review from your profile activity
Go to your Facebook profile and click or tap the "Reviews" section in your activity menu. This shows all the reviews you've written on business pages. Find the review you want to remove, and look for the three-dot menu icon next to it. On a computer, the menu usually appears when you hover over the review. On a phone, tap the three dots or long-press the review.
Select "Delete Review" from the menu and confirm when Facebook asks. Your review will be removed from both your profile and the business page. This method works even if the delete option isn't visible on the business page itself.
If you can't find the "Reviews" section in your activity, your profile may not have one — this depends on your account settings and region. In that case, search for the business name in the Facebook search bar, go to its page, and try the first method again.
Why you might not see a delete option
Facebook sometimes hides the delete button if your review is very old, if the business page has restricted review management settings, or if there's a technical glitch. If you've tried both methods and still don't see a delete option, wait a few hours and try again — temporary glitches are common.
Another reason the button may not appear is if the business page owner has turned off review deletion for customers. This is rare, but some business pages restrict what reviewers can do after posting. If this is the case, you can still contact Facebook's support team through the "Help & Support" menu on your profile, though they typically only intervene if the review violates their policies.
What happens when you delete a review
Once deleted, your review is removed from the business page's review section and from your profile activity. The business owner will no longer see it in their review count or review list. If the business received a notification about your review when you first posted it, deleting it won't erase that notification from their inbox, but the review itself will no longer be visible to them or to other customers.
If you had a conversation with the business owner in the comments section of your review, deleting the review will also remove that entire comment thread. The business owner will not receive a notification that you deleted the review — they'll simply notice it's gone if they check their page.
Editing a review instead of deleting it
Facebook does not allow you to edit reviews after you post them. If you want to change what you said, you must delete the original review and write a new one. This means the old review disappears completely, and your new review will show today's date, not the original posting date.
Before you delete and repost, consider whether the change is necessary. If you're only fixing a typo or small wording issue, deleting and reposting may not be worth it — the business page will show a new review from you, and the original one will vanish, which might confuse people who saw it before. If you're changing your overall rating or opinion, deletion and reposting makes more sense.
Removing reviews you didn't write
You cannot delete reviews that other customers wrote, even if you own the business. Only the person who wrote the review can remove it. If a review violates Facebook's policies — for example, it contains hate speech, harassment, or false claims about illegal activity — you can report it to Facebook by clicking the three-dot menu next to the review and selecting "Report Review."
Facebook will investigate and may remove the review if it breaks their rules. However, they do not remove reviews simply because they're negative or unfair. If a review is factually wrong but doesn't violate policies, your only option is to respond publicly in the comments section of that review, explaining your side of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete someone else's review of my business?
No. Only the person who wrote the review can delete it. If the review violates Facebook's policies on hate speech, harassment, or false claims, you can report it and Facebook may remove it after investigating. Otherwise, you can only respond publicly in the comments.
Will the business owner know I deleted my review?
No. Facebook does not notify business owners when a review is deleted. They'll only notice if they check their page and see that a review is missing. If you had commented on your own review, those comments will also disappear.
Can I delete a review I posted years ago?
Usually yes, but very old reviews sometimes don't show a delete option due to technical reasons or business page settings. Try accessing it from your profile activity instead of the business page. If neither method works, wait a few hours and try again.
What if I accidentally deleted a review and want it back?
Facebook does not restore deleted reviews. Once you delete a review, it's permanently gone. If you want to share your opinion again, you'll need to write a new review from scratch.
Does deleting my review affect my Facebook profile or account?
No. Deleting a review only removes that specific review from the business page and your activity. It does not affect your account, profile, or any other content you've posted.