You can delete reviews you wrote, but Facebook doesn't let you edit them once they're live

If you posted a review on Facebook and want it gone, you can delete it permanently. Facebook removes your review from the business page, your timeline, and search results. However, you cannot edit a review after posting — deletion is your only option if you want to change what you said.

The process takes about 30 seconds and works the same whether you reviewed a restaurant, a shop, a service, or any other business with a Facebook page. You need to be logged into the account that posted the review.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only delete reviews you wrote yourself; you cannot remove reviews other people posted about a business.
  • Deleted reviews disappear from the business page, your profile, and Facebook search results within a few minutes.
  • Facebook does not let you edit a review after posting, so deletion is the only way to change what you said.
  • The business owner cannot see who deleted a review, only that the review count changed.
  • If you want to post a different review after deleting one, you can do so when ready — Facebook does not restrict how often you review the same business.

How to delete a review from a business page

Go to the Facebook page of the business you reviewed. Scroll down to the Reviews section (on some pages this appears as "Recommendations" or under an "About" tab). Find your review in the list — it will have your name and profile picture next to it.

Hover your mouse over your review. A three-dot menu icon will appear in the top right corner of the review box. Click it and select "Delete" from the dropdown menu. Facebook will ask you to confirm. Click "Delete Review" and the review is gone.

On mobile, tap and hold your review until a menu appears, then tap "Delete." The confirmation step is the same.

How to delete a review from your own profile

If you want to find and delete a review you posted without going to the business page, you can do it from your timeline. Go to your profile, then click "Reviews" in the left menu (or scroll down to find the Reviews section if you are on mobile).

Find the review you want to delete. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the review and select "Delete." Confirm the deletion. The review will be removed from your profile and from the business page at the same time.

What happens after you delete a review

Once you delete a review, it disappears from the business page's review count and from your profile. The business owner will see the review count drop by one, but Facebook does not tell them who deleted it or what the review said. If the business owner had already seen your review, they will know it came from you, but they cannot see the deleted text through Facebook.

The review also stops appearing in Facebook search results and in any screenshots or shares you made of it. If someone else shared your review before you deleted it, the text may still exist in their post, but the original review on the business page is gone.

Why you might not see a delete option

If you cannot find a delete option, check that you are logged into the correct account. You can only delete reviews you posted yourself. If someone else posted the review, you cannot remove it — only the person who wrote it or Facebook's support team can do that.

Some very old reviews may not show a menu option if they were posted before Facebook updated its review system. In that case, you can report the review to Facebook and explain that it is your own review and you want it removed. Facebook's support team can delete it for you, though this takes longer than the standard delete process.

Deleting a review does not affect your account standing

Facebook does not penalize you for deleting reviews. You can delete as many as you want, and you can post new reviews to the same business when ready after. There is no waiting period or limit on how often you review a business.

Deleting a review also does not affect your ability to leave other types of posts on Facebook — comments, photos, or messages. It is a straightforward removal with no side effects to your account.

If you want to post a corrected review

After you delete a review, you can write a new one right away. Facebook will treat it as a fresh review from you. The old review will not appear anywhere, and the new one will show the current date and time you posted it.

If you are concerned about how a business might perceive multiple reviews from you, remember that they can only see that you posted a review — they cannot see the history of deleted reviews or how many times you have reviewed them. A new review straightforward replaces the old one in their view.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a business owner delete my review?

No. Business owners cannot delete reviews posted by customers. They can report a review to Facebook if they believe it violates Facebook's policies — for example, if it contains hate speech, threats, or false claims about illegal activity — but they cannot remove it themselves. Only you or Facebook's support team can delete your own review.

What if I deleted a review by accident?

Facebook does not have an undo button for deleted reviews. Once you confirm the deletion, the review is permanently removed. You can post a new review with the same text if you remember what you wrote, but you cannot recover the original post or its timestamp.

Does the business get notified when I delete my review?

The business owner will see that the review count on their page decreased, but Facebook does not send them a notification or tell them who deleted a review. If they were monitoring their page when you deleted it, they might notice the change, but they have no way to know it was you or what the review said.

Can I delete someone else's review of my business?

No. You can only delete reviews you wrote yourself. If you own a business and want to remove a customer's review, you can report it to Facebook if it violates their policies. Facebook will investigate, but they will not remove a review straightforward because you disagree with it or it is negative.

Will deleting a review hurt my relationship with the business?

Deleting a review does not damage your standing with a business. They cannot see who deleted it, and there is no penalty for changing your mind about a review. If you want to maintain a good relationship, you might consider posting a new, positive review if your experience improves, but deletion alone will not cause problems.