Open Google Maps, go to Your profile → Contributions → Reviews to view, edit, share, or delete your past Google reviews.
Finding past feedback you posted on places is simple once you know where Google keeps it. The quickest path lives inside Google Maps under your profile. Below, you’ll get clear paths for desktop, Android, and iPhone, plus tips to edit, share, or remove a post that no longer fits. You’ll also see fixes for common snags like account mix-ups and missing listings.
Ways To View Reviews You Posted On Google
Google stores your place ratings and comments in the same spot as your other Maps contributions. The exact labels differ slightly by device, but the flow is steady: open Maps, open your profile, then open the Reviews tab. Google’s help steps spell it out: Menu → Your contributions → Reviews on desktop. On mobile, you tap your profile, then Contributions, then Reviews.
Fast Paths, Step By Step
Pick the route that matches your screen. Each route ends on the list of places you reviewed, with edit and share controls beside each item.
| Method | Click/Tap Path | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop (maps.google.com) | Menu → Your contributions → Reviews | Typing, long edits, quick scanning on a big screen |
| Android (Google Maps app) | Profile photo → Contributions → Reviews | Mobile access with system share sheet |
| iPhone (Google Maps app) | Profile photo → Contributions → Reviews | On-the-go checks or small edits |
Desktop Instructions In Detail
1) Open Google Maps in a browser and sign in with the same account you used when you posted. 2) Click the three-line Menu at the top left. 3) Choose Your contributions. 4) Open the Reviews tab. You’ll see every place you rated or reviewed, with a three-dot menu beside each item for edit or delete. Google’s help article lists these exact labels.
Edit, Delete, Or Share From Desktop
Next to any entry, open the three-dot menu. Choose Edit review to rewrite or update photos; choose Delete review to remove it from the business page and your profile. Edits replace the old text and show the last edited date.
Android And iPhone: Same Flow, Phone-Friendly
On the mobile app, tap your profile photo in the top right, tap Contributions, then tap Reviews. From there, tap a review to open it, then use the three-dot menu to edit, delete, or share. Labels can vary slightly by version, but the path stays consistent across phones per Google’s guidance.
What Others See On Your Profile
Your place ratings, photos, and lists are public on your Maps profile. Name, photo, and bio also appear. You can adjust profile settings to manage how people find your contributions. These details come from Google’s profile help pages.
Quick Checks Before You Hunt
Before you go hunting for that cafe review or hotel write-up, verify two items that trip many people up:
- Account match: Confirm the profile photo in the top right matches the account you used when posting. A second Gmail account is a common cause of “missing” reviews.
- Right app: Use Google Maps, not a third-party maps app. Your posts live inside Maps and on your public Maps profile.
How To Share A Review You Wrote
Open the review, use the share icon or the three-dot menu, and copy the link to send by text or email. On desktop you’ll see share options on the place page; on mobile, the system share sheet pops up. Google Maps exposes share controls directly on listings and within your own review menu. While labels vary, the process is straightforward on all platforms.
Why A Review Might Not Appear
If you can’t find a post that you remember writing, one of these issues is usually the cause:
Listing Changes Or Merges
When a business renames, relocates, or merges, older reviews can end up tied to a prior version of the listing. In some cases the entry you remember may not load under the current card. This behavior is covered across user reports and product guidance threads.
Policy Removals
Google removes posts that break Maps rules, including spam, incentives, or off-topic content. Those entries won’t show in your list, and they aren’t reinstated in most cases. The Maps policy pages outline what’s allowed and how enforcement works.
Account Or Sign-In Mix-Ups
A different login means a different review history. Double-check the avatar in Maps and switch accounts if needed. Google’s profile help page notes that your past contributions live on the profile tied to that account.
Privacy, Profile, And Safety Notes
Reviews show your profile name, photo, and other public contributions on Maps. Your email isn’t displayed with a review. You can change profile settings and restrict who follows your public posts. Google’s help explains what appears publicly and how to adjust visibility.
Want the official rulebook for what gets taken down? See Google’s Maps user-generated content policy. It covers prohibited content and enforcement steps.
Edit Or Delete: Best Practices
People update posts for simple reasons: a place improved, an issue got fixed, or a visit turned out different later. Here’s a simple playbook:
- Stick to facts you experienced. Dates, staff names, order details, and receipts can help you write a clear update.
- Update the star rating if your view changed. The text and stars should match.
- Keep photos current. Replace older images if the menu, decor, or hours changed.
You can edit or remove any of your entries from the same Reviews tab in Maps. Google’s help notes that the edited date replaces the original timestamp on the post.
Desktop Vs. Mobile: Which View Is Better?
Both work. Desktop makes long edits easy and keeps the full history in view. Phones are great for a quick share link or a fast fix to a typo. If you plan to comb through a long list, desktop saves time. If you want to tweak a single sentence, the phone app is speedy. Google supports both paths with the same labels for Contributions and Reviews.
Handy Actions Once You Find Your Posts
Here’s what you can do from the Reviews tab after you land there:
| Action | Where | What To Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Edit text or rating | Three-dot menu on a review | Replaces the old text; shows last edited date |
| Delete a review | Three-dot menu on a review | Removes it from the place page and your profile |
| Share your review | Share icon or menu | Copy a link or use your phone’s share sheet |
Troubleshooting Guide
The Reviews Tab Is Empty
Switch accounts. If that fails, check whether the place shut down or merged. Reviews can move during listing changes, which is why an old post might not load under a new card.
You Suspect A Policy Block
Scan the policy page for the issue. Incentives, conflicts of interest, and off-topic rants get removed. Google’s policy hub explains removal reasons and feature restrictions.
You Want Fewer Eyes On Your Activity
Open your Maps profile settings and adjust who can follow your public posts. Your reviews, photos, and lists live on that profile, and settings give you control over discoverability.
Clear Answers To Common Questions
Can I See View Counts Or Likes On My Posts?
Yes. Your profile view shows reaction stats tied to your contributions. These stats appear within the profile area in Maps.
Can I Make A Review Private?
No. Reviews and ratings are public on Maps. Profile settings can limit who follows you, but posted reviews aren’t private items.
Why Did The Date Change On My Post?
When you edit, the post shows the last edited date rather than the original. That is normal and documented in Google’s help article.
Keep Your Reviews Safe And Useful
Stick to real experiences, avoid incentives, and keep your language clear. Google invests in filters and enforcement to keep Maps reliable; policy pages explain where the lines sit. You can read the official rules on the Maps content policy. Google also publishes articles on how it fights fake posts.
Quick Reference Recap
- Desktop: Menu → Your contributions → Reviews. Edit, delete, or share from the three-dot menu.
- Android/iPhone: Profile photo → Contributions → Reviews. Tap an entry to manage it.
- Profile & visibility: Reviews live on your public Maps profile; adjust profile settings for discoverability.
- Missing posts: Check for account mix-ups, listing changes, or policy removals.
You’re Set—Find, Edit, Or Share Your Feedback Anytime
Once you know the path to the Reviews tab, your full history is a couple of taps away. Use desktop when you want roomy editing and quick scanning. Use your phone when you want to share a link from the table or sidewalk. Keep posts factual, keep photos current, and your review list will stay clean and handy for years.