You can delete a review you wrote, but only from the account that posted it

Google lets you remove a review you left on Google Maps, Google Search, or a business's Google profile — but only if you signed in with the account that wrote it. You cannot delete someone else's review of your business or delete a review posted anonymously. If a review violates Google's policies (spam, hate speech, off-topic content), you can report it to Google instead, and they will investigate.

The process takes about two minutes and works the same way on phone, tablet, or computer. You do not need to contact Google support or the business itself.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only delete reviews you posted yourself from the account that posted them.
  • The delete option appears in your Google profile under "Reviews" or directly on the review itself when you are signed in.
  • Deleted reviews disappear from the business's profile and your own profile within a few minutes.
  • If someone else posted a harmful review about your business, report it to Google rather than trying to delete it yourself.
  • Google keeps a record that a review was deleted, but the text and your rating no longer appear publicly.

Delete a review from your Google profile

Open Google Maps or go to Google.com and sign in with the account that posted the review. On a phone, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. On a computer, look for your profile picture or initial in the top right corner and click it.

Select "Reviews" or "Your contributions" from the menu. You will see a list of every review you have posted. Find the one you want to delete, tap or click the three dots next to it, and select "Delete review." Confirm when Google asks if you are sure. The review will disappear from the business's profile and from your own profile within a few minutes.

Delete a review directly from the business's profile

Open Google Maps or search for the business by name. Scroll down to the "Reviews" section and find your review. When you are signed in with the account that posted it, you will see three dots in the top right corner of your review card.

Tap or click those three dots and select "Delete." Confirm the deletion. This method is faster if you remember which business you reviewed and do not want to dig through your full review history.

What happens after you delete a review

Your review text, star rating, and any photos you attached will no longer appear on the business's profile or on your own profile. Other people will not see it. The business owner will not receive a notification that you deleted it, but they may notice the review count has gone down by one.

Google keeps internal records that a review existed and was deleted, but this information is not visible to the public or to the business. You can post a new review of the same business at any time after deletion.

If you cannot find the delete option

The delete button only appears when you are signed in with the same account that posted the review. If you are signed in but still do not see the three dots or delete option, try signing out completely and signing back in. Sometimes Google's system takes a moment to recognize your account.

If you posted the review on a different device or account, you will need to sign in on that account to delete it. You can check which account posted a review by looking at the reviewer's profile name — it will match the account you used.

Reporting a review instead of deleting it

If someone else posted a review about your business that is false, hateful, or breaks Google's rules, you cannot delete it yourself. Instead, go to the business's Google profile, find the review, tap or click the three dots, and select "Report review." Choose the reason it violates Google's policies — such as spam, hate speech, or off-topic content.

Google's team reviews reported content and removes it if it breaks their rules. This process usually takes a few days. You can also claim or verify your business on Google to gain more control over your profile and to respond publicly to reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a review someone else posted about my business?

No. You can only delete reviews you posted yourself. If a review violates Google's policies, report it using the three-dot menu on the review. Google will investigate and remove it if it breaks their rules.

Will the business owner know I deleted my review?

The business owner will not receive a notification, but they may notice the review count decreased by one. They cannot see what you wrote or that it was you who deleted it unless they were monitoring the review in real time.

Can I delete a review I posted anonymously?

If you posted anonymously, you cannot delete it through the normal method. You would need to contact Google support with proof that you posted it. Most people do not post anonymously on Google, so this is rare.

What if I deleted a review by mistake?

Google does not restore deleted reviews. You can post a new review of the same business at any time, but the original review and its text cannot be recovered.

How long does it take for a deleted review to disappear?

Deleted reviews usually disappear from the business's profile and your profile within a few minutes. In rare cases, it may take up to an hour for Google's systems to fully update.