In Google Maps, open Your contributions > Reviews, pick your post, tap More, then delete the review or edit it instead.
If you left feedback on a place and want it gone, you can erase it in a minute. The path lives in Google Maps under Your contributions. Pick the review, hit the three-dot menu, and choose delete. If you only want to update the text, rating, or photos, use edit instead. Below you’ll find fast paths on phone and desktop, plus fixes when the option doesn’t show.
Fast Ways To Delete Or Edit Your Own Review
Use these quick routes based on your device. The menus use the same names across Android, iPhone, and computer, so once you learn one path you know them all.
| Device | Menu Path | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Android (Maps app) | Maps > Your profile picture > Your contributions > Reviews | Three dots > Delete review or Edit review |
| iPhone (Maps app) | Maps > Your profile picture > Your contributions > Reviews | Three dots > Delete review or Edit review |
| Computer (maps.google.com) | Menu ☰ > Your contributions > Reviews | More ⋮ > Delete review or Edit review |
What Happens When You Delete Your Review
Once you remove a review, it disappears from the place page and your Maps profile. The star rating tied to that post is removed too. Edits keep the post live but refresh the timestamp to the last edit date. If you added photos with your text, deleting the review removes those attachments from that post as well.
Close Variant: Delete My Own Google Review On Any Device
Lots of readers want a single set of steps that works everywhere. This sequence gets you there fast on phone or desktop:
Step-By-Step: The Universal Path
- Sign in to the same Google account you used when you posted the review.
- Open Google Maps.
- Go to Your contributions, then tap or click Reviews.
- Find the review you want to remove. If you have many, use the search bar to jump to the place name.
- Open the three-dot menu next to the post.
- Pick Delete review to erase it, or Edit review to change text, stars, or photos.
Edit Versus Delete: Which Choice Makes Sense
Pick edit when your visit changed, a staff reply cleared things up, or you want to add context. Choose delete when the post no longer reflects your view or you posted on the wrong place by mistake. You can re-post fresh feedback later.
Where The Delete Button Lives On Each Platform
Android
Open Maps, tap your photo at the top right, then Your contributions. Open Reviews, find the post, tap the three dots, pick delete. You can also reach the same menu from a place page by scrolling to your review and opening the three dots there.
iPhone
In the Maps app, tap your photo, then Your contributions. Go to Reviews, open the three-dot menu next to your post, and choose delete or edit. From a place page, you’ll see your review near the top under the rating; the same menu sits beside it.
Computer
On maps.google.com, click the hamburger menu, choose Your contributions, then Reviews. Next to the post you want to remove, click the vertical dots and select delete or edit. You can also search the place, open the reviews section, and locate your post to reach the same menu.
Timing, Visibility, And Name Display
Removal is near instant, but caches can hold a copy for a short while. If the page still shows the text after a refresh, give it a little time, then check again. Your public profile shows your reviews and photos while they exist; once a review is deleted, it no longer appears there. If you change the name on your Google account, that name shows with your past and new reviews.
Helpful References From Google
Google’s own guides outline these menus and actions. See the step list in the Maps Help page for add, edit, or delete reviews, and the Maps user-generated content policy for rules that affect what stays up or gets removed.
Troubleshooting When You Can’t Find Or Delete Your Post
Now and then the review you want to remove doesn’t show, or the option is missing. Use the checks below to get back on track.
Common Snags And Quick Fixes
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Review missing from Your contributions | Signed in with a different Google account | Sign out, then sign in to the account used to post |
| No delete option in menu | Viewing someone else’s post or a cached view | Confirm it’s your profile; refresh the page or app |
| Review shows on one device but not another | Sync or cache lag | Force close the app, clear cache, or check on web |
| Text removed without action from you | Policy filter or place restrictions | Review policy, then rewrite and repost if allowed |
| Photos still appear after delete | Looking at a copy or separate photo upload | Refresh; if photo was posted outside the review, remove it from your Photos tab |
| Place missing from Maps | Listing merged, moved, or taken down | Search for the new listing; your post may not carry over |
What Edits Can Change Without Deleting
You can change the star score, rewrite the text, and add or remove pictures. The post will show the date of the last edit rather than the original day. This keeps the history tidy while letting you update your take after a second visit or a follow-up call.
Privacy, Profile, And Sharing Notes
Reviews on Maps are public. Anyone can open your profile from your display name on a review and see your public contributions while they’re live. You can’t make a single review private. If you don’t want your name tied to a post any longer, delete the post or change your account name, which updates the name shown next to your past posts.
Edge Cases: When Your Review Isn’t Eligible
Maps can hide or remove content for policy reasons like spam, fake activity, or a place that isn’t eligible. If your text vanished on its own, check the policy page, then rewrite a clean version if your experience fits the rules. A business owner can reply to your post, but they can’t delete it; only you or Google’s systems can take it down.
Remove Photos You Added With Your Review
If your review included photos you no longer want on the place page, use edit to remove them, or delete the whole post. If you uploaded a photo outside of the review, open Your contributions, switch to Photos, and remove it there. This keeps the place page from showing your old images alongside your name.
Re-Posting After A Delete
You can post fresh feedback later. This helps when you left a rating on the wrong location or when the place fixed an issue. Write a clear, honest note about your visit, pick a star score that matches your view, and leave any personal details out of the text.
Local Guide Points And Averages
Points tied to contributions can change after edits or deletes. When you remove a post, the points linked to that entry may drop from your tally. Star averages on a place page also refresh when a post goes away. If you care about your badge level, keep edits rather than deletes when a small tweak will do.
Name Changes And Past Posts
Your display name comes from your Google account. When you change that name, it updates the label next to your past and new reviews. If you want your previous label hidden, deletion is the only direct path, since single posts can’t switch to private mode.
Why The Menu Can Look Different
Maps gets updates that change placement or icons. The menu text stays consistent across platforms, even when the buttons move. Look for Your contributions and Reviews first. If a place card shows your review inline, the same three-dot menu appears there with delete and edit.
When A Business Or Google Removes A Post
Businesses can’t remove your review. They can reply. Google can remove posts that break rules or come from suspicious activity. If that happens, the spot where your text lived may say it’s no longer available. You can write a new review that meets policy, or leave it be if you don’t want more history on the page.
Small Checklist Before You Hit Delete
- Signed in to the right Google account
- On the Reviews tab under Your contributions
- Three-dot menu opens beside your post
- Choice made: delete or edit
- Refresh to confirm removal
Why This Method Works
Google Maps treats each review as content tied to the account that posted it. The Your contributions hub lists those items in one place. The delete command removes the entry from the place page and from your profile. Edits keep the entry active while updating the text, stars, and media. That’s why jumping straight to Your contributions is the fastest path.
The Bottom Line
If you want your feedback gone, head to Your contributions > Reviews and use the three-dot menu. If you only need a tweak, pick edit and keep the post live. When menus look different, follow the reference links above and you’ll land in the right spot on your device.