You can delete your own Google review in a few steps, but the process differs depending on whether you're using a phone or computer
If you posted a review on Google Maps or Google Search and want to remove it, you can delete it yourself without waiting for Google or the business to act. The steps take about two minutes. Where you delete it depends on what device you're using and whether you're signed into your Google account — the same account you used to post the review.
Google keeps your review tied to your account, so you need to be logged in as the person who wrote it. If you posted under a different email address or as a guest, you'll need to contact Google support to remove it, which takes longer. For most people, though, deleting your own review is straightforward.
Key Takeaways
- You can only delete a review you posted yourself if you're signed into the Google account that posted it.
- On a phone, open Google Maps, find the business, tap your review, and select the delete option from the menu.
- On a computer, go to Google Maps, locate your review under the business listing, and click the trash icon next to it.
- If you posted as a guest or under a different account, you'll need to contact Google support through their help center to request removal.
- Deleted reviews disappear from the business listing within a few hours, though Google may keep a record for internal purposes.
Deleting a review on your phone
Open the Google Maps app and search for the business whose review you want to delete. Tap on the business name to open its full listing. Scroll down to find your review — it will show your profile picture and name at the top of the review text. Tap on your review to open it.
Once your review is open, look for the three vertical dots (called a menu icon) in the upper right corner of the review. Tap those dots. A menu will appear with options including "Edit" and "Delete." Tap "Delete." Google will ask you to confirm — tap "Delete" again. Your review will disappear from the listing within a few hours.
Deleting a review on a computer
Go to Google Maps in your web browser and make sure you're signed into the Google account that posted the review. Search for the business name. On the business listing page, scroll down to the "Reviews" section. Find your review — it will have your profile picture and name next to it.
Hover your mouse over your review. A trash icon will appear on the right side of the review text. Click the trash icon. Google will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click "Delete" in the confirmation box. Your review will be removed from the listing within a few hours.
What to do if you can't find the delete option
If you don't see a delete option, you may not be signed into the correct Google account. Sign out of Google Maps and sign back in with the email address you used to post the review. Then try the deletion steps again.
If you still can't delete the review, you may have posted it as a guest or under a different account. In that case, you'll need to contact Google support. Go to the Google Maps Help Center, select "Report a problem," and explain that you want to remove a review you posted. Google support can verify your identity and remove the review for you, though this process takes longer than deleting it yourself — usually several business days.
Why you might want to delete a review
People delete reviews for different reasons. You might have changed your mind about the business, posted the review by mistake, or written something you regret. You may also want to delete an old review if your experience was outdated or if the business has made changes since you visited.
Keep in mind that once you delete a review, you can post a new one about the same business. There's no waiting period. If you want to update what you said rather than remove it entirely, you can edit your review instead of deleting it — look for the "Edit" option in the same menu where you found "Delete."
How long it takes for a deleted review to disappear
After you click delete and confirm, your review usually disappears from the business listing within a few hours. Sometimes it takes up to 24 hours, depending on how busy Google's servers are. During that time, other people won't see your review on the business page or in search results.
Google may keep a record of deleted reviews in its internal systems for legal or safety reasons, but the public won't see it. Once it's gone from the listing, it's gone from view.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a business delete my review for me?
No. Businesses cannot delete customer reviews themselves. They can only flag a review to Google if they believe it violates Google's policies — for example, if it contains hate speech, spam, or false claims about illegal activity. Google then reviews the flagged review and decides whether to remove it. You can always delete your own review directly.
What if I posted a review but I'm not sure which Google account I used?
Try signing into Google Maps with each email address you use regularly. Your review will appear under the account that posted it. Once you find the right account, follow the deletion steps. If you have many accounts and can't remember which one, contact Google support with details about the review and the business.
Can I delete someone else's review about a business?
No, you can only delete reviews you posted yourself. If you're a business owner and want a review removed, you can flag it to Google if it violates their policies. If you're a customer and see a review you think is false or harmful, you can report it to Google, but only the person who posted it can delete it directly.
Will deleting my review affect my Google account or profile?
No. Deleting a review only removes that one review from the business listing. It doesn't affect your Google account, your profile, or any other reviews you've posted. You can continue to post and manage reviews normally.