Okay, here’s an article detailing how to remove a Google Review you’ve written, with step-by-step instructions:
How to Delete a Google Review You’ve Written
Have you ever left a Google Review that you later regretted? Perhaps your opinion of the business changed, you made a mistake, or you simply want to remove your online footprint. Thankfully, Google makes it relatively easy to delete reviews you’ve posted. This article provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to removing your Google Reviews, covering both desktop and mobile (Android and iOS) methods.
Why You Might Want to Delete a Google Review:
- Change of Opinion: Your initial experience might have been negative (or positive), but subsequent interactions changed your mind.
- Mistake: You might have reviewed the wrong business or accidentally submitted an incomplete review.
- Privacy Concerns: You might decide you don’t want your name and profile picture associated with the review.
- Resolved Issue: The business might have addressed your complaint, and you want to reflect that.
- Outdated Information: Your review might contain information that’s no longer accurate.
Important Considerations Before Deleting:
- Deleting is Permanent: Once you delete a review, it’s gone forever. You cannot recover it.
- Consider Editing: If you simply want to update your review with new information or a different star rating, consider editing it instead of deleting it. Editing allows you to maintain the review’s history.
- You cannot delete reviews left by others. These steps are for removing a review you posted.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
We’ll break this down into three sections: deleting on a desktop computer, on an Android device, and on an iOS device.
1. Deleting a Google Review on a Desktop Computer (Windows, macOS, Linux):
- Open Google Maps: Go to https://www.google.com/maps in your web browser.
- Sign In: Make sure you are signed in to the Google account you used to write the review. You’ll see your profile picture (or initials) in the top-right corner if you’re signed in.
- Open the Menu: Click on the three horizontal lines (the “hamburger” menu) in the top-left corner of the screen, next to the search bar.
- Select “Your contributions”: In the menu that appears, click on “Your contributions”.
- Go to the “Reviews” Tab: You’ll see a new panel with several tabs. Click on the “Reviews” tab. This will display a list of all the reviews you’ve written.
- Find the Review: Scroll through the list to find the review you want to delete.
- Click the Three Dots: Next to the review you want to delete, you’ll see three vertical dots (the “more options” menu). Click on these dots.
- Select “Delete review”: A small menu will pop up. Click on “Delete review”.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation box will appear, asking if you’re sure you want to delete the review. Click “Delete” (or “Yes,” depending on your browser) to confirm. The review will be permanently removed.
2. Deleting a Google Review on an Android Device:
- Open the Google Maps App: Launch the Google Maps app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Sign In (if necessary): Ensure you’re signed in to the correct Google account.
- Tap Your Profile Picture: Tap your profile picture (or initials) in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select “Your profile”: In the menu that appears, tap “Your profile.”
- Go to the “Reviews” section/tab: Scroll down or tap the “Reviews” section or tap to display all your reviews. The exact layout may vary slightly depending on your app version.
- Find the Review: Locate the review you want to delete.
- Tap the Three Dots: Tap the three vertical dots next to the review.
- Select “Delete review”: Tap “Delete review” from the options.
- Confirm Deletion: Tap “Delete” (or a similar confirmation option) to confirm the removal.
3. Deleting a Google Review on an iOS Device (iPhone/iPad):
- Open the Google Maps App: Open the Google Maps app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Sign In (if necessary): Make sure you are logged into the correct Google account.
- Tap Your Profile Picture: Tap your profile picture (or initials) in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select “Your profile”: Tap “Your profile” in the menu.
- Go to the “Reviews” section/tab: Scroll down or tap “Reviews” section/tab to show a list of all your reviews. The layout may vary slightly.
- Find the Review: Scroll to find the review you want to delete.
- Tap the Three Dots: Tap the three vertical dots next to the review.
- Select “Delete review”: Tap “Delete review” from the menu.
- Confirm Deletion: Tap “Delete” (or a similar confirmation option) to confirm.
Troubleshooting:
- Review Doesn’t Appear: If you can’t find the review, double-check that you’re signed in to the correct Google account. If you’ve used multiple accounts, you may need to switch between them.
- “Delete Review” Option Missing: In rare cases, the “Delete review” option might be missing. This could be due to a temporary glitch or an issue with the Google Maps app. Try the following:
- Update the App: Make sure you have the latest version of the Google Maps app installed.
- Clear Cache and Data (Android): Go to your device’s Settings > Apps > Google Maps > Storage > Clear cache and Clear data. (This will sign you out of the app, so you’ll need to sign back in.)
- Restart Your Device: A simple restart can often resolve temporary issues.
- Try a Different Device or Browser: If you’re having trouble on mobile, try deleting the review on a desktop computer, or vice versa.
- Contact Google Support: If you’ve tried all of the above and still can’t delete the review, you can contact Google support for assistance. However, they generally do not intervene in removing reviews unless they violate Google’s review policies.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully remove any Google Review you’ve written. Remember to consider editing your review as an alternative to deletion if you simply want to update your feedback.