You can delete a review you wrote on Google, but only your own review — not reviews others left about a business
Google lets you remove any review you posted yourself through your Google account. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you reviewed a restaurant, a plumber, a doctor's office, or any other business. You cannot delete reviews that other people wrote, but you can flag them to Google if they break the site's rules.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on a computer or a phone, but the end result is the same: your review disappears from the business's listing and from your own review history.
Key Takeaways
- You can only delete reviews you wrote yourself using your own Google account — you cannot remove reviews posted by other people.
- On a computer, find your review on the business's Google page, click the three dots next to it, and select "Delete review".
- On an Android or iPhone, open the Google Maps or Google Search app, find the business, tap your review, and select "Delete".
- Deleted reviews disappear immediately from the business listing and cannot be recovered, so make sure before you confirm.
- If someone else's review violates Google's rules, you can report it instead of deleting it — Google will investigate.
How to delete a review on a computer
Open Google Search or Google Maps in your web browser and search for the business you reviewed. Click on the business name to open its full listing page. Scroll down to the "Reviews" section where you will see all the reviews, including your own.
Find your review in the list — it will have your name and profile picture next to it. Hover your mouse over your review and three vertical dots will appear in the top right corner of the review box. Click those three dots to open a menu. Select "Delete review" from the menu that appears. A confirmation message will pop up asking if you are sure — click "Delete" again to confirm. Your review is now gone.
How to delete a review on an iPhone or Android phone
Open the Google Maps app or the Google Search app on your phone. Search for the business you reviewed and tap on its name to open the full listing. Scroll down to the "Reviews" section and find your review — it will show your name and profile picture.
Tap on your review to open it in full. A menu icon (three dots) will appear at the top of the review. Tap those three dots and select "Delete" from the menu. Confirm that you want to delete the review when the confirmation message appears. The review will disappear immediately.
What happens after you delete a review
Once you confirm the deletion, your review is removed from the business's Google listing right away. It will no longer appear in the review count or in the list of reviews other people see. Your review also disappears from your own Google profile under your review history.
Google does not keep a copy of deleted reviews that you can recover later, so deletion is permanent. If you change your mind and want to review the business again, you can post a new review at any time.
If you want to edit instead of delete
Before you delete, consider whether you actually want to edit your review instead. You can change the text, the star rating, or the photos without losing the review entirely. On a computer, click the three dots next to your review and select "Edit review". On a phone, tap your review, tap the three dots, and select "Edit".
Editing is useful if you had a bad experience but the business has since improved, or if you want to add more detail to what you originally wrote. The edited review will show that it was updated, but the original date you posted it will remain.
How to report a review that breaks Google's rules
If someone else posted a review that you believe violates Google's policies — for example, a review that is spam, contains hate speech, or is clearly fake — you can report it to Google instead of trying to delete it. Click or tap the three dots next to that review and select "Report review". Choose the reason it should be removed from the options Google provides.
Google's team will look at the reported review and decide whether it breaks their rules. If it does, they will remove it. This process can take a few days, and Google does not always notify you of the outcome. Reporting is the only way to address reviews you did not write yourself.
Common reasons people cannot delete a review
If you are trying to delete a review and it is not working, the most common reason is that you are not signed into the Google account that posted the review. Make sure you are logged in with the same account you used when you wrote the review. If you use multiple Google accounts, you may have reviewed the business with a different account than the one you are currently using.
Another reason deletion might fail is if the review was posted through a third-party app or service that syncs with Google — for example, some travel apps post reviews to Google automatically. In that case, you may need to delete the review through the original app instead of through Google directly. Check the app's settings or help section to see where your reviews are stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a review someone else posted about my business?
No, you cannot delete other people's reviews. If a review violates Google's policies — such as containing false information, spam, or hate speech — you can report it to Google by clicking the three dots next to the review and selecting "Report review". Google will investigate and remove it if it breaks their rules.
Will the business owner know I deleted my review?
Google does not notify business owners when a review is deleted. However, they may notice the change in the review count or the overall rating. There is no message sent to the business explaining that you removed your review.
Can I see my deleted review again?
No, deleted reviews cannot be recovered. If you want to review the business again in the future, you will need to post a brand new review. The old review is permanently removed from Google's system.
What if I deleted my review by accident?
Unfortunately, Google does not have an undo feature for deleted reviews. You cannot recover an accidentally deleted review. If you want to share your experience with that business again, you can post a new review at any time.
Does deleting my review affect my Google profile?
Your deleted review will no longer appear on your Google profile under your review history. However, deleting reviews does not affect your overall profile or your ability to post reviews in the future. You can continue to review other businesses normally.