Quick Answer: How to Edit or Delete a Google Review
Only the Google account that posted a review can change it. Your Google Maps profile lists the reviews you've written, and each one has a More button with Edit review and Delete review inside.
- Android, iPhone or iPad: open the Google Maps app, tap Contribute > View your profile, scroll and tap See all reviews, then tap More next to the review and choose Edit review or Delete review.
- Computer: open Google Maps, click Menu (☰) at the top left, then Your contributions > Reviews. Click More next to the review and choose Edit review or Delete review.
- What you can change: the text, the star rating and the photos you added.
- After an edit: the review shows the date of your last edit as its post date.
- After a delete: the review and its star rating come off the business's profile and off yours.
- Someone else's review: you can't edit or delete it, even when it's about your own business. You can report it to Google instead (see options for business owners).
The steps above follow Google Maps Help for Android, iPhone and computer as of September 28, 2026. If your app shows different menus, update Google Maps, then look for Contribute in the bar at the bottom of the screen.
You might want to change a review because a second visit went better or worse than the first, or because the owner fixed the problem you wrote about. Edit when the words and stars no longer match your experience. If you'd rather not have a review of that place at all, delete it.
📚 What You'll Learn in This Guide
🌟 Why Google Reviews Are Critical
A review you post stays on the place's Google Maps page and on your profile until you take it down. While it's there, it affects the people who read it and the business it's about.
📊 Influence on Decisions
Other people read your review when they choose where to go. Google describes reviews as a way to help others choose or make a better decision.
⭐ Rating Impact
Your stars count toward the rating shown below the place's name in Google Maps. If you change your stars or delete the review, that rating can move.
🔍 SEO Benefits
Google prioritizes businesses with fresh, quality reviews in local search results, improving visibility, and a review management platform helps you generate, monitor, and respond to reviews consistently.
🤝 Trust Building
Google reviews are public. You can't post one anonymously, and anyone who reads yours can see the name on your profile and the other reviews you've written.
🔐 Who Can Edit or Delete Google Reviews?
Important Rules to Remember:
- ✅ Original Reviewers: You can edit or delete any review you've written
- ✅ Timing: You can edit a review once Google publishes it
- ✅ Review Date: After an edit, the date of your last edit shows as the review's post date
- ❌ Business Owners: Cannot edit or delete customer reviews
- ❌ Third Parties: Cannot modify reviews written by others
💻 How to Edit My Google Reviews on Desktop
Step-by-Step Desktop Guide
- Sign In to Google: Go to Google Maps and ensure you're signed in
- Access Menu: Click Menu (☰) at the top left
- Your Contributions: Select "Your contributions" from the menu
- Reviews Tab: Click on the "REVIEWS" tab to see all your reviews
- Edit Review: Find your review, click the three dots (⋮) → Select "Edit review"
- Make Changes: Update your text, rating, or add photos
- Save: Follow the on-screen steps to save your changes
📱 How to Edit My Google Reviews on Mobile (iPhone & Android)
Quick Mobile Steps:
📲 For iPhone Users:
- Open Google Maps app
- Tap "Contribute" at bottom
- Select "View your profile"
- Scroll and tap "See all reviews"
- Find your review
- Tap "More" → "Edit review"
- Make your changes and follow the on-screen steps
🤖 For Android Users:
- Open Google Maps app
- Tap "Contribute" at bottom
- Select "View your profile"
- Tap "See all reviews"
- Find your review
- Tap "More" → "Edit review"
- Update it and follow the on-screen steps
🗑️ How to Delete My Google Reviews
⚠️ Before You Delete:
- Permanent Action: Deleted reviews cannot be recovered
- Consider Editing: Updating might be better than deleting
- Impact: Your deletion affects the business's overall rating
Steps to Delete:
- Follow the same steps as editing
- Instead of "Edit review," select "Delete review"
- Follow the on-screen steps to finish
- The review and its star rating come off Google Maps and your profile
💼 Options for Business Owners
What Businesses CAN Do:
🚩 Flag Inappropriate Reviews
Report reviews that violate Google's policies:
- Spam or fake content
- Offensive language
- Conflict of interest
- Off-topic content
💬 Respond Professionally
Best practices for responses:
- Reply to new reviews
- Thank positive reviewers
- Address concerns politely
- Offer solutions offline
📈 Encourage More Reviews
Legal ways to boost reviews:
- Ask every customer
- Use review request tools
- Create QR codes
- Send follow-up emails
To maximize results, it helps to understand how SEO drives business growth, since more reviews directly improve your visibility in Google Maps and local search.
✨ Best Practices for Editing Reviews
When to Edit Your Review:
✅ Good Reasons to Edit:
- Business addressed your concerns
- Your experience changed on a return visit
- You made factual errors
- You want to add helpful details
❌ Avoid Editing For:
- Pressure from businesses
- Financial incentives
- To mislead other consumers
- Emotional reactions without merit
🎯 Quick Action Guide
Open the reviews you've written in Google Maps, or check the steps in Google's Maps Help Center.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does it take for edited reviews to update?
A: Google's help pages don't say how long an edit takes to show. To check, open the review from your profile in the Google Maps app (Contribute > View your profile > See all reviews).
Q: Can businesses see that I edited my review?
A: The business sees the edited version, like everyone else, dated the day of your last edit. Google's help for business owners confirms the date part: when a customer changes a review, its date changes to show the latest update. Google's list of Business Profile notifications covers new reviews and says nothing about edits.
Q: Is there a limit to how many times I can edit a review?
A: Google's help doesn't mention a limit. Each edit changes the review's date to the date of that edit, and the new version still has to follow Google's content policy.
Q: Can I edit anonymous reviews?
A: Google doesn't allow anonymous reviews. All reviews are tied to your Google account and display your name.
Q: What happens to photos when I delete a review?
A: When you delete a review, any photos attached to it are also removed. Consider downloading them first if you want to keep them.
🎉 Key Takeaway
Your Google reviews help other people decide where to go and show businesses what to fix. If you want to write a new review rather than change an old one, follow our guide on how to leave a Google review. Google Maps rankings can change with the language people search in and the preferences set on their device (see how language settings impact Google).
Remember: You can edit or delete your own reviews on a computer or in the Google Maps app on your phone. Keep your changes honest, because the next person who reads your review will rely on it.