You can delete your own Google review in a few steps through your Google account
If you posted a review on Google and want to remove it, you can delete it yourself without contacting Google support. The process takes less than a minute and works the same way whether you reviewed a restaurant, store, service, or business. You'll need to be signed into the same Google account you used to post the review.
Google keeps your review visible to others until you delete it. Deleting removes it from the business's page entirely — the review count drops by one, and your text and rating disappear. The business owner cannot delete your review, though they can respond to it or report it if they believe it violates Google's policies.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete your review from Google Maps, the Google Search business card, or your Google profile — all three routes lead to the same deletion.
- The review disappears immediately after you confirm deletion, and the business will no longer see it on their page.
- You can post a new review of the same business after deleting the old one, but Google may flag repeated reviews from the same account as spam.
- If you cannot find your review, check that you are signed into the correct Google account and that the business page still exists.
Delete a review from Google Maps
Open Google Maps on your phone or computer and search for the business you reviewed. Scroll down to the reviews section and look for your own review — it will have your profile picture and name next to it. Tap or click the three dots (menu icon) in the top right corner of your review.
A menu will appear with options including "Delete review." Click that option and confirm when Google asks if you're sure. Your review is now gone from the business page and from your review history.
Delete a review from Google Search
Search for the business name in Google Search on your computer or phone. The business information card appears on the right side of the desktop results or at the top of mobile results, showing the business name, rating, address, and a reviews section. Click or tap "Reviews" to expand that section.
Find your review in the list and click the three dots next to it. Select "Delete review" and confirm. The review is removed from the search result and from the business's Google page.
Delete a review from your Google profile
Go to your Google account and sign in. Click your profile picture in the top right, then select "Manage your Google Account." Navigate to the "Reviews" tab, which shows all reviews you have posted across Google.
Find the review you want to delete and click the three dots next to it. Select "Delete" and confirm your choice. The review disappears from your profile and from the business page.
What happens after you delete a review
Once deleted, your review is no longer visible to anyone viewing the business page. The business's overall rating recalculates automatically — if you gave one star and the business had 100 five-star reviews, the average drops slightly. The business owner receives no notification that your review was deleted, though they may notice the rating change.
You can post a new review of the same business after deleting the old one. However, if you post and delete reviews repeatedly from the same account, Google may treat new reviews from you as spam and hide them from public view. This is a spam-prevention measure, not a permanent ban.
If you cannot find your review to delete
Check that you are signed into the Google account that posted the review. If you have multiple Google accounts, your review may be under a different one. You can see all your reviews by going to your Google profile and clicking the Reviews tab.
If the business page no longer exists — the business closed or Google merged duplicate pages — your review may have been archived and is no longer visible. In this case, there is nothing to delete because the review is already hidden from public view. If you believe your review was incorrectly removed by Google, you can contact Google support, though they typically only restore reviews that were deleted by mistake or violated no policies.
Editing a review instead of deleting it
If you want to change your rating or text without removing the review entirely, you can edit it instead. Find your review using any of the three methods above, click the three dots, and select "Edit review." Change your rating, text, or photos, then save. The edited review keeps its original post date but shows your new content.
Editing is useful if you had a bad experience that improved, or if you want to add information without starting over. The business owner sees the updated review, and other readers see your new text and rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the business owner delete my review?
No. Only you can delete your own review, or Google can remove it if it violates their policies — for example, if it contains hate speech, spam, or false claims about illegal activity. The business owner can respond to your review or report it, but cannot delete it themselves.
Will the business know I deleted my review?
The business owner will not receive a notification that you deleted it. They may notice the overall rating changed if your review was recent, but they cannot see who deleted what or when.
Can I delete someone else's review of a business I own?
No. You can only delete reviews you posted yourself. If you own a business and want a review removed, you can report it to Google if it violates their policies, but you cannot delete it directly. Google will investigate reports of fake reviews, spam, or content that breaks their guidelines.
What if I deleted my review by accident?
Contact Google support and explain that you deleted a review by mistake. Google may be able to restore it if you contact them soon after deletion. Provide the business name and approximate date you posted the review to help them locate it.
Do deleted reviews affect my Google account in any way?
No. Deleting a review does not affect your account status, your ability to post future reviews, or anything else on your Google profile. You can continue posting reviews normally unless Google detects a pattern of spam or policy violations.