You can delete your own Google review in a few steps through your Google account
To delete a review you wrote on Google, sign into your Google account, find the review under your profile or in Google Maps, and select the delete option. Google removes your review within a few hours in most cases. If you wrote the review on Google Maps, you can also edit it instead of deleting it — useful if you want to change your rating or rewrite your text without losing the review entirely.
The process differs slightly depending on whether you posted on Google Search, Google Maps, or Google Business Profile. All three routes start the same way: you need to be signed into the Google account that posted the review.
Key Takeaways
- You can only delete reviews you posted yourself — you cannot remove reviews written by other people about a business.
- Deleted reviews disappear from the business's profile within a few hours, though Google may keep a record for internal purposes.
- Editing a review is faster than deleting and rewriting it, and keeps your original post date visible.
- If you cannot find your review, check that you are signed into the correct Google account and that the review was posted under your name rather than anonymously.
How to delete a review from your Google profile
Open Google Maps or go to Google.com and sign in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Your contributions" or "Reviews." You will see all the reviews you have written across Google.
Find the review you want to delete. Hover over it (on desktop) or tap and hold it (on mobile), then click the three-dot menu icon. Select "Delete review." Google will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again. The review will be removed from the business's profile within a few hours.
How to delete a review directly from a business's Google Maps page
Open Google Maps and search for the business. Scroll down to the reviews section and find your review — it will have your name and profile picture next to it. Click the three-dot menu icon next to your review.
Select "Delete your review" from the menu. Confirm the deletion when prompted. This route is faster if you remember which business you reviewed and do not want to dig through your full review history.
Editing a review instead of deleting it
If you want to change your rating or update your text without removing the review entirely, you can edit it. Find your review using either method above, click the three-dot menu, and select "Edit review." Change your rating, text, or photos, then click "Update." Your edited review will show the new content, and the post date will remain the same.
Editing is useful if you had a bad experience initially but the business fixed the problem, or if you want to add information you forgot. The business will not receive a notification that you edited the review, but the change will be visible to other readers.
What happens after you delete a review
Once you confirm deletion, your review disappears from the business's profile within a few hours. The business owner cannot see that you wrote it, and other readers cannot find it. Google keeps internal records of deleted reviews for fraud detection and dispute purposes, but the public cannot access them.
If you delete a review and then want to write a new one about the same business, you can do so immediately. Google does not prevent you from reviewing the same business multiple times.
Why you might not see your review to delete
If you cannot find a review you know you wrote, check that you are signed into the correct Google account. Some people have multiple Google accounts, and reviews appear only under the account that posted them. Click your profile picture and look for "Switch account" to make sure you are in the right one.
You also cannot delete reviews you posted anonymously — Google does not link anonymous reviews to your account. If you posted anonymously, you have no way to remove it yourself. Contact the business directly and ask them to report the review to Google if it violates their policies.
Reporting a review instead of deleting it
If someone else posted a review about your business that you believe is false or violates Google's rules, you cannot delete it yourself. Instead, sign into your Google Business Profile, find the review, and click "Flag as inappropriate." Google reviews the report and removes the review if it breaks their content policies — for example, if it contains hate speech, spam, or claims you can verify are false.
Google does not remove reviews simply because a business disagrees with them or because the reviewer had a bad experience. The review must violate a specific policy. Responding to the review publicly is often more effective than reporting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete someone else's review of my business?
No. You can only delete reviews you posted yourself. If a review about your business violates Google's policies, you can report it through your Google Business Profile, and Google will review it. If it does not break their rules, you cannot remove it, but you can respond publicly to address the reviewer's concerns.
Will the business know I deleted my review?
No. The business will not receive a notification that you deleted a review. They may notice the review count went down if they check regularly, but they cannot see who deleted it or what the review said.
How long does it take for a deleted review to disappear?
Most deleted reviews disappear from the business's profile within a few hours. In rare cases it may take up to 24 hours. Once it is gone, other readers cannot see it, though Google keeps internal records for fraud prevention.
Can I delete a review I posted years ago?
Yes. As long as you are signed into the account that posted the review, you can delete it no matter how old it is. Find it in your review history and follow the same deletion steps.
What if I forgot which account I used to post the review?
If you have multiple Google accounts, check each one by signing in and viewing your contributions. If you still cannot find it, the review may have been posted anonymously, in which case you cannot delete it yourself. You can contact Google Support for help identifying which account posted it.