You can delete a Google My Business page in three steps, but the process depends on whether you own the business or just manage it
If you are the owner of the Google My Business account, you can delete the page permanently through your Google account settings. If you only manage the page on behalf of someone else, you cannot delete it — only the owner can. The deletion is permanent and takes a few days to disappear from Google Search and Google Maps, so make sure before you start.
Google My Business is the listing that shows up when someone searches your business name, your address, your hours, or your phone number. It is separate from your website. Deleting the page removes your business from those search results and from Google Maps.
Key Takeaways
- Only the account owner can delete a Google My Business page; managers cannot delete it even if they have full control otherwise.
- Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone, so verify you want to remove the listing before you proceed.
- The page may take three to seven days to disappear from Google Search and Maps after you delete it.
- If you no longer want to manage the page but want to keep it live, you can remove yourself as a manager instead of deleting the whole listing.
How to delete the page if you are the owner
Sign in to your Google account and go to google.com/business. Click on the business name you want to delete from the list on the left side of the screen. In the top right corner, click the three-line menu (called a hamburger menu) and select Settings.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings page. You will see a section labeled Close or delete business. Click Delete this business. Google will ask you to confirm — it will show you the business name and address and ask if you are sure. Click Delete again to confirm. The page will be marked for deletion when ready, though it may take three to seven days to stop appearing in search results.
What happens after you delete the page
Once you delete the page, your business will no longer appear when someone searches your business name on Google or looks for your address on Google Maps. Any reviews that were posted to your listing will be deleted along with it. If you had a Google Business Profile (the page that shows photos, hours, and customer reviews), that entire profile is removed.
If you change your mind within a short window, you may be able to contact Google Support to restore the page, but this is not may provide. After a few weeks, restoration becomes much harder. This is why you should be certain before you delete.
If you are a manager but not the owner
If you manage the page but do not own the account, you cannot delete it. You can only remove yourself from the page. To do this, sign in to your Google account, go to google.com/business, click the business name, then click Settings. Scroll to Users and permissions and find your own name in the list. Click the trash icon next to your name to remove yourself.
If you need the page deleted and you are not the owner, you will need to contact the account owner and ask them to delete it themselves. They are the only person who can do it.
The difference between deleting and removing yourself
Deleting the page removes the entire Google My Business listing from Google. Removing yourself as a manager keeps the page live but takes you off it. If you no longer want to manage the page but the business is still operating, removing yourself is usually the right choice. If the business has closed or you want it completely off Google, deletion is what you need.
Some people delete by mistake and then regret it. If you are unsure whether you want the page gone forever, remove yourself first and give it time. You can always ask the owner to add you back later if you change your mind.
Why a business might delete its Google My Business page
Businesses delete their pages when they close permanently, when they want to stop appearing in local search results, or when they are consolidating multiple locations into one listing. Some delete because they are moving and do not want customers finding the old address. Others delete because they do not want to manage customer reviews or keep the information updated.
If you are deleting because the information is wrong or out of date, consider updating it instead. You can change your hours, phone number, address, and photos without deleting the whole page. Updating is usually better than deleting, because it keeps your business findable while showing current information.
What to do before you delete
Before you delete, take a screenshot of your business information — your address, phone number, hours, and any photos. If you ever need to recreate the listing later, you will have the details saved. Also check whether you have any active promotions or posts on the page; these will be deleted along with the listing.
If customers have left reviews, those reviews will disappear when you delete the page. Some business owners want to save review text before deletion. You can copy and paste reviews into a document if you want to keep them for your records, though Google does not provide an automated way to export them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my Google My Business page if I have pending reviews?
Yes, you can delete at any time. Pending reviews (ones that have not been published yet) will be deleted along with the page. Published reviews will also disappear. If you want to keep a record of what customers said, copy the review text before you delete.
How long does it take for the page to disappear from Google Maps?
Google usually removes the listing from search results and Maps within three to seven days. In some cases it takes longer. During that time, the page may still be visible to some users, but it is marked for deletion on Google's end.
Can I restore my page after I delete it?
Possibly, but only within a short time window and only by contacting Google Support. Restoration is not may provide. After a few weeks, the page becomes much harder to restore. Do not count on being able to get it back.
What if I only want to hide my page instead of deleting it?
Google My Business does not have a "hide" option. Your choices are to keep it live, update the information, or delete it entirely. If you want the page to stay but do not want to manage it, remove yourself as a manager and ask the owner to do the same.
Will deleting my Google My Business page affect my website?
No. Your Google My Business page and your website are separate. Deleting the page does not change your website, your search rankings, or anything else online except the Google Business listing itself.