No—Airbnb reviews can’t be posted after 14 days; the system closes the window once the deadline passes.
Missed the two-week clock on Airbnb and wondering if there’s any workaround? This guide clears up how the review window works, what the countdown includes, and what options remain once time runs out. You’ll also see quick steps to avoid missing it again.
How The Airbnb Review Clock Works
Airbnb runs a double-blind system. Guests and hosts both get a short window to post feedback, and neither side can read the other’s comments until one of two things happens: both submit, or the time limit expires. The intent is simple: honest notes without back-and-forth pressure.
The timer starts on the morning of checkout for homes. For services and experiences, the prompt arrives about two hours after the session ends. From that moment, the countdown lasts 14 days. When the period ends, publishing locks and late reviews are blocked.
During the window you can still change a home review you posted first, but only until the other party writes theirs or the deadline hits. Once both sides post or time runs out, edits stop and the text goes live.
Review Window At A Glance
Here’s a fast summary you can scan before you write. It reflects the platform’s current help pages.
| Action | Who | Deadline/Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Submit review (homes) | Guest & Host | 14 days from the morning of checkout |
| Submit review (experiences/services) | Guest | 14 days from ~2 hours after the session ends |
| Edit a home review you posted first | Guest or Host | Until the other party posts or the 14-day window ends |
| Publish timing (homes) | System | When both have posted, or at day 14—whichever comes first |
| After day 14 | Both | No new review can be posted |
Posting An Airbnb Review After Two Weeks: What Actually Happens
After the countdown ends, the write-a-review link moves to an expired area in your profile. That means no public rating, no private star score, and no comment field. Airbnb states it doesn’t make exceptions. If you still want to thank a great host or flag an issue, send a direct message.
Why the hard stop? A fixed cutoff keeps the system predictable and limits campaigns to influence a rating long after a trip. It also prevents late surprises for the other party.
What You Can Still Do If The Window Closed
Even without a public review, you still have steps that help. These won’t change the star average, yet they can close the loop and improve a host’s next stay or protect other travelers through the right channel.
Practical Next Steps
- Send a short thank-you or clear private note about one fix that would have improved the stay.
- Add the place to a personal list with tags so you can find it later even without a posted review.
- Report safety or policy breaches through Airbnb’s support routes; that’s separate from ratings.
- If you booked again with the same host, use private messaging to mention context from the prior trip.
Edge Cases You Asked About
Not every trip ends cleanly. Here are the tricky scenarios people ask about and how reviews work for each one.
Trip Cancelled On Check-In Day
In some home reservations cancelled on or after check-in day, the platform may still allow a review. The same two-week window applies. If you see the prompt, act quickly.
Group Stays And Who Can Write
Only the person who booked can post the main review for a home. Other guests can add their voice through the booking guest or private messages to the host.
Experiences And Services
Guests post those reviews and they publish right away. There’s no edit button after submission, so draft carefully before you hit send.
Timing Tricks To Never Miss The Deadline Again
Most late posts happen for simple reasons: the email got buried or you waited while traveling. Use these quick habits so your next write-up lands on time.
- Set a 10-day reminder on your phone the morning you check out.
- Draft a few lines in your Notes app on checkout day; polish and post later.
- If you’re a host, include a friendly nudge in your checkout message with the calendar date the window closes.
- Keep photos of any issues in a single album; they help you write fast and accurately.
What Hosts Should Know About Missed Feedback
Hosts lose more than a star when a guest forgets to post. Reviews feed search placement and booking confidence. If your calendar shows lots of short stays, the chance of someone skipping a review goes up. Make it simple for guests to respond while the trip is fresh.
- Message guests the morning after checkout with a line that includes the exact closing date.
- Use saved replies so every conversation includes the same clear cue.
- Reply to every review you do receive. Your voice shows up to the next guest even when a past traveler stayed silent.
Second Table Of Edge Cases And Actions
Use this quick picker to see what’s still possible in tricky situations.
| Scenario | Can You Review? | Best Action |
|---|---|---|
| You missed day 14 for a home stay | No | Send a message; keep notes for a next trip with the host |
| You posted first, want to tweak it | Yes, while the window is open | Edit before the other party posts or before the window ends |
| Experience review you just submitted | No edits | Proofread before you hit submit; it publishes instantly |
| Content breaks policy (hate speech, private data) | Not applicable | Request moderation through official channels |
| Cancelled on the day of check-in | Sometimes | Watch for the prompt; if it appears, post within the window |
Helpful Official Pages For The Rules
You can confirm the timing language straight from the source. See the platform’s page on how long you have to write a review, the section on editing a review, and the broader reviews policy. If you’re leaving a home review, the page on reviews for homes shows the same 14-day window.
FAQ-Style Clarity Without The Fluff
Here are crisp answers to the most common timing questions, pulled into one place.
Can You Edit A Home Review After Posting?
Yes, if you posted first, you can change it only while the window is open and before the other party posts. Once both post or time ends, edits stop.
Are Reviews For Services And Experiences Different?
Yes. Only guests can post those, they publish immediately when you submit, and you can’t edit them after posting.
What If The Trip Was Cancelled Day-Of?
Guest and host may still get a chance to review in some of those cases for homes. The same two-week window applies.
Can Airbnb Remove A Review That Breaks Rules?
Yes. The platform may take down content that violates its policy—think hate speech, private data, or irrelevant retaliation.
Simple Template You Can Paste When The Window Is Open
Here’s a short structure that helps you write a clear, balanced review fast. Keep the tone factual and specific.
- Headline: One line that sums up your stay in plain language.
- Positives: 2–3 quick bullets (cleanliness, check-in, location, host communication).
- Room To Improve: 1–2 bullets with exact details and examples.
- Would You Return? One sentence. Add a tip a future guest would find handy.
Method And Sources
This guide compiles what the platform states in its help articles and cross-checks those points with policy pages. Policies do change, so always verify the prompts shown in your account at the time you post.