How to Edit a Review on Amazon: A Complete Guide
Leaving a review on Amazon is easy — but what happens when you spot a typo, want to update your rating after a product holds up (or falls apart), or simply change your mind about what you wrote? Amazon does let you edit your reviews, but the process isn't always obvious, and a few variables affect how smoothly it goes.
Can You Actually Edit an Amazon Review After Posting It?
Yes. Amazon allows reviewers to edit or delete their own reviews at any time after posting. There's no fixed editing window — unlike some platforms that lock reviews after 24 or 48 hours. Whether you posted yesterday or two years ago, the option to revise should still be available through your account.
That said, edits go through Amazon's content moderation process again. Your updated review may not appear instantly — it can take anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of days to show publicly, depending on the review queue.
How to Edit a Review on Amazon (Desktop)
The most straightforward path is through a browser on a desktop or laptop:
- Sign in to your Amazon account at amazon.com
- Navigate to Accounts & Lists in the top-right corner
- Select Your Account from the dropdown
- Scroll to the Ordering and shopping preferences section and click Your Amazon profile
- On your profile page, locate the Community activity section — this is where your reviews are listed
- Find the review you want to edit and click Edit review
- Make your changes to the star rating, title, body text, or photos
- Click Submit to save
Alternatively, you can navigate directly to the product page where your review lives and look for the Edit review button beneath your posted review.
How to Edit a Review on Amazon (Mobile App) 📱
The mobile experience is slightly different depending on whether you're on iOS or Android, but the general path is consistent:
- Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines)
- Tap Your Account
- Scroll down to Your Amazon Profile or Community Activity
- Find your review under Customer Reviews
- Tap the review, then tap Edit review
- Update any fields you want to change
- Tap Submit
If you're having trouble finding your reviews through the profile route, you can also search for the product directly, scroll to the reviews section, find your review, and tap the edit option there.
Editing a Review via the Amazon Website on Mobile Browser
Some users find the mobile browser version of Amazon behaves more like the desktop experience than the app does. If the app's navigation feels unclear, opening amazon.com in your phone's browser (and requesting the desktop site if needed) can sometimes make the edit button easier to locate.
What You Can and Can't Change ✏️
When editing a review, you have full control over:
| Element | Editable? |
|---|---|
| Star rating (1–5 stars) | ✅ Yes |
| Review title/headline | ✅ Yes |
| Written body text | ✅ Yes |
| Photos attached to the review | ✅ Yes (add or remove) |
| Videos attached to the review | ✅ Yes |
| The product the review is attached to | ❌ No |
| The date the review was originally posted | ❌ No |
One thing worth noting: if you update your star rating significantly — say, dropping a 5-star review to a 2-star after the product failed — the product's overall rating will update accordingly once your edit clears moderation.
Why Your Edited Review Might Not Show Up Right Away
A few factors can delay an edited review from going live:
- Content moderation queue — All reviews, including edits, pass through Amazon's automated and manual review filters. During high-traffic periods (like major sales events), this can take longer.
- Flagged language or content — If your edit includes words or phrases Amazon's system flags, it may be held for additional review or rejected.
- Account standing — Accounts with a history of policy violations may face slower or stricter review processing.
If your edited review doesn't appear within 72 hours, it's worth checking your email for any notification from Amazon, or revisiting your profile to confirm the edit was submitted correctly.
When a Review Can't Be Edited
There are a few situations where editing may not be straightforward:
- Removed reviews — If Amazon removed your original review for a policy violation, you won't be able to edit it back into existence. You'd need to post a new review (if eligible) that complies with guidelines.
- Reviews on closed or delisted products — Products that are no longer available on Amazon may have limited or inaccessible review management options.
- Verified vs. unverified purchase status — Your ability to review isn't affected by verified status, but reviews flagged as suspicious may be restricted.
The Variables That Shape the Experience
How simple or complicated editing a review turns out to be depends on several factors specific to your situation: which device you're using, whether you're on the app or a browser, your account's history on the platform, how old the review is, and whether the product is still actively listed. Most users will find the process takes under two minutes — but for some, the interface, moderation timing, or account-specific factors will create a different experience entirely. 🔍
Understanding the general process is the easy part — how it plays out for you comes down to your own account, your device, and the specifics of what you're trying to change.