You can delete a review you wrote, but Facebook won't remove reviews others posted about you
Facebook lets you delete a review you left on a business, public figure, or place — but only your own. If someone else wrote a review about your business or left feedback on your page, you cannot delete it directly. You can ask Facebook to remove it if it breaks their rules, or you can ask the person who wrote it to take it down themselves.
The steps differ depending on whether you are removing your own review or reporting someone else's. This guide covers both paths and explains what happens after you delete or report.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete any review you posted by finding it on the business page, opening the review, and selecting the delete option from the menu.
- Deleting your review removes it when ready and permanently — Facebook does not keep a copy or notify the business.
- You cannot delete reviews that other people wrote, but you can report them to Facebook if they contain false information, harassment, or spam.
- Facebook reviews appear on business pages, and you can also see your own reviews in your activity history or on your profile.
- If a review violates Facebook's rules, reporting it may take several days for Facebook to review and decide whether to remove it.
How to find and delete your own review
Start by going to the business page where you left the review. You can search for the business by name in the Facebook search bar at the top of the page. Once you are on the business page, scroll down to the reviews section — it usually appears below the business information and above the posts.
Look for your review in the list. Your name will appear next to it, and you may see a small menu icon (three dots or lines) in the corner of your review. Click or tap that icon to open a menu with options. Select "Delete" or "Remove Review." Facebook will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again, and your review is gone.
If you cannot find the menu icon on the review itself, try clicking directly on your review to open it in full view. The delete option often appears more clearly when you view the review on its own page.
Finding your reviews in your activity history
If you want to see all the reviews you have written across Facebook before deciding which ones to delete, you can check your activity log. On your profile, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select "Activity Log" or "Your Activity." Look for a filter option that lets you narrow down to "Reviews" or "Ratings."
From this list, you can click on any review to open it and delete it using the same menu icon method described above. This approach is useful if you have written many reviews and want to clean them up in one place.
What happens when you delete a review
Once you delete a review, it disappears from the business page when ready. The business owner does not receive a notification that you deleted it, and they cannot see that a review was ever there. Your review count on your profile may also update to reflect the deletion.
Deletion is permanent — Facebook does not keep deleted reviews in an archive or allow you to restore them. If you change your mind, you would need to write a new review from scratch.
Reporting a review someone else wrote about you or your business
If another person wrote a review about your business, your page, or you personally, and it contains false information, harassment, spam, or violates Facebook's rules, you can report it. Click the menu icon on that review and select "Report Review" or "Report." Facebook will ask you why you are reporting it — choose the reason that best matches the problem.
Common reasons to report include: the review contains hate speech or harassment, it is spam or fake, it includes private information, or it is misleading or false. Be specific about why the review breaks Facebook's rules, because this helps Facebook's review team make a decision faster.
Facebook does not remove reviews straightforward because you disagree with them or because they are negative. The review must actually violate Facebook's community standards to be taken down. This means a bad review that is honest opinion is not reportable, but a review that is clearly false or harassing is.
Asking the reviewer to delete their review
Before reporting, you might try reaching out to the person who wrote the review directly. If they are a Facebook friend or you can message them, explain why the review is inaccurate or unfair and ask them to remove it. Many people will delete a review if you show them it caused harm or contained a mistake.
Keep the conversation professional and factual. Provide evidence if the review made a false claim — for example, if they said your business was closed when it was open, show them your hours or a recent photo. People are more likely to delete a review when they realize they were wrong than when they feel attacked.
How long Facebook takes to review reported reviews
After you report a review, Facebook's team reviews it to decide whether it breaks their rules. This process usually takes a few days to a week, though it can take longer during busy periods. You will not receive a detailed update on what Facebook decides — you will straightforward notice the review is gone if Facebook removed it, or it will remain if Facebook determined it does not violate their standards.
If Facebook removes the review, the person who wrote it may or may not be notified, depending on the severity of the violation. If the review remains after you report it, Facebook has decided it does not meet the threshold for removal, and you cannot report the same review again for the same reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a review instead of deleting it?
Yes. On most business pages, you can click the menu icon on your review and select "Edit" to change what you wrote or adjust your rating. This is useful if you want to correct a mistake or update your opinion without removing the review entirely.
Will the business owner know I deleted my review?
No. Facebook does not notify businesses when you delete a review. The review straightforward disappears from their page, and they have no way to know it was ever there unless they saw it before you deleted it.
What if someone is impersonating me in a fake review?
Report the review to Facebook and explain that it was not written by you. Include details about why you believe it is fake — for example, if it mentions an experience you never had or uses language that is not yours. Facebook may remove it if they determine it is impersonation or fraud.
Can I delete reviews on my business page that customers wrote?
No, you cannot delete customer reviews directly. You can only report them if they violate Facebook's rules. If you own a business page, you can respond to reviews publicly, which appears next to the review and lets customers see your side of the story.
What if a review contains my personal information or address?
Report it when ready to Facebook and select the reason "It includes my private information" or similar. Facebook takes privacy violations seriously and will often remove reviews that expose personal details like home addresses, phone numbers, or financial information.