Most access issues on Glassdoor stem from login, give-to-get limits, cookies, or network blocks.
If you land on a company page and the comments blur out, a banner nags you to contribute, or the site loops at sign-in, you’re not alone. Glassdoor runs on a blend of account rules, privacy settings, and site tech that can block viewing. This guide explains the common causes, how to fix each one, and what to do when moderation or regional rules hide content.
Reasons You Can’t View Glassdoor Company Feedback
There isn’t just one culprit. Access can fail for account-level reasons, device/browser settings, or policy limits. Start with this quick map, then use the step-by-step fixes below.
| Cause | What You’ll See | Fast Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Not Signed In | Login wall or endless prompt to join | Sign in with a verified account; retry the page |
| Give-To-Get Limit | Banner asking for a review or salary to continue | Post a genuine review/salary or view limited previews |
| Cookies Blocked | Looping login, blank sections, stuck overlays | Enable cookies and allow third-party cookies for the session |
| Ad-Block / Script Block | Layouts fail, buttons don’t respond, frozen modal | Disable the blocker on Glassdoor and refresh |
| Private Browsing | Content “forgets” you between page loads | Switch to a normal window or add the site to exceptions |
| Employer / School Network | Page timeouts or policy block pages | Use mobile data or a home network |
| Region Settings | Redirects or limited views by country | Set the correct country on Glassdoor; try a local site version |
| Content Moderation | Missing posts; total count higher than visible items | Wait for moderation; sort by date; check employer tabs |
| Outdated App | Crash at open, blank company tabs | Update the app or use the mobile web |
How The Account Model Limits Viewing
Glassdoor ties broad access to a logged-in profile. Without a session, you’ll see only teasers. The site also runs a contribution rule for some features, often called “give-to-get.” In short: submit content and gain deeper access across salary data and similar sections. Reviews still show at a basic level, but richer browsing can tighten until you add a new, honest contribution.
Glassdoor outlines this policy in its help hub under the give-to-get policy, which explains what counts as a valid contribution and where limits apply. That page updates as rules evolve, so check it when access changes after an update.
Privacy, Verification, And Why That Matters
Anonymous posting remains the core promise, yet the platform now uses stronger profile checks to fight spam and fakery. A widely covered change asked users to provide real-name details for verification while keeping posted content anonymous. This raised privacy questions and sent many users back to settings to review what’s visible. If you paused the sign-in at that step, review access may stall until the profile is verified.
News coverage of these changes provides useful context on why tighter verification shows up and how it affects account-level access. A good primer is WIRED’s write-up on Glassdoor’s real-name verification shift, which explains the move and user concerns over anonymity. See WIRED’s report on identity checks for background.
Browser Fixes That Solve Most Viewing Problems
Most technical hiccups come from cookie settings, ad-blockers, or script filters. The site depends on cookies to keep you signed in and to render review components correctly. If cookies are off, the page can loop or freeze behind a modal. Follow Glassdoor’s own guide on how to enable cookies and make sure third-party cookies are allowed during your session.
Step-By-Step For A Clean Session
- Close extra tabs for the site.
- Log out from the profile menu.
- Clear site cookies and cached files just for the domain.
- Temporarily disable ad-block and privacy extensions for the domain.
- Open a fresh tab, sign in, and load the company page again.
This sequence fixes most looping and stuck overlays. If the site still stutters, switch browsers. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge handle the scripts well when up to date.
Mobile App Tips
- Update the app to the latest build.
- Toggle Wi-Fi off to use mobile data if a work network might block the site.
- Force-quit and relaunch; if that fails, reinstall to reset stale storage.
Understanding Content Moderation And Disappearing Posts
The platform filters posts through automated checks and human review. If a review trips the filters, you might see the total count, yet fewer items render on the page. That gap often closes once moderation finishes. The help center describes how posts move through review and why some items won’t appear if they break the rules. See the anonymity and moderation FAQs for details on flags, timelines, and removals.
Why Counts Don’t Match Visible Items
Three patterns cause this mismatch:
- Pending moderation: A batch of posts sits in review and won’t render yet.
- Guideline removals: Items were pulled for policy reasons and won’t return.
- Filters and sorting: A narrow filter hides older ratings; reset filters to “All.”
Network And Region Gotchas
Company or school networks can block career sites with firewall rules or content filters. If pages won’t load or you see a block notice, switch to mobile data. Region settings can also shape what you see. Make sure the country selector in the footer matches your location, then reload the company page. If you moved countries recently, clear the site’s cookies so the region mapping resets.
How The Contribution Requirement Works
The contribution rule gives broader access after you add content such as a review or salary. A genuine, first-hand review that follows guidelines counts. Promotional or copied text won’t. If you already contributed months ago and the site asks again, you may need a fresh post due to time limits tied to that rule.
What Counts As A Valid Contribution
- A balanced, first-hand review of a current or former employer
- A salary datapoint tied to a valid role and location
- Interview insights based on your experience
Keep posts factual and avoid personal details about colleagues. The guidance page “Tips on writing a review” in the help hub lays out the common pitfalls that trigger removals.
Fix-By-Fix Playbook For Common Scenarios
Banner Says: Add A Review Or Salary To Continue
This is the contribution rule at work. You can browse a limited set of pages, yet deep review access stays capped. To lift the cap, add a real review or salary datapoint, or return later after reading previews. Fake or copied text risks removal and won’t help.
Login Keeps Looping Back To The Company Page
That loop points to cookie or storage issues. Clear site data, disable extensions for the session, then sign in again. If the app does this, reinstall to reset storage.
Reviews Vanished After You Posted
Posts can sit in pending for a while, or moderation can remove them. Check your contributions page for status. If a post shows as removed, it didn’t pass the rules. Edit and resubmit with neutral phrasing and no personal identifiers.
How To Write A Review That Stays Up
Keep it balanced, concrete, and free of personal data. Here’s a compact checklist that maps to common moderation triggers.
| Risk Area | What To Avoid | Safer Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Details | Names, emails, direct identifiers | Refer to roles or teams, not people |
| Sensitive Claims | Unverifiable accusations | Stick to job duties, workload, pay bands, hours |
| Confidential Info | Private roadmaps, client names | Describe processes at a high level |
| Tone | Insults or threats | Use neutral wording and examples |
| Copying From Elsewhere | Reposting internal docs | Summarize in your own words |
Quick Troubleshooting Checklist
Account
- Sign in on the web, not just the app.
- Verify the email if prompted.
- Open your contributions page; confirm you’ve added content recently if deeper access is locked.
Browser
- Enable cookies, including third-party for this session.
- Disable ad-blocks and privacy extensions for the domain.
- Update the browser; try a second browser if needed.
Network
- Switch off VPNs that rewrite regions or block scripts.
- Try mobile data to bypass office filters.
- Set the correct country at the site footer, then reload.
When Content Is Truly Missing
Sometimes the view is limited because there isn’t much posted for a location or role yet. In that case, widen filters: choose “All Locations,” “All Employment Status,” and a longer date range. Browse the ratings breakdown and photos tab to round out your snapshot. Employer responses can also add context, especially when leadership addresses recurring themes.
Ethics And Best Practices While You Browse
Use the data for research, not for doxxing or retaliation. Keep your own posts fair and first-hand. If you see a review that breaks rules or exposes personal info, flag it through the report link on the item. The help center article on reporting explains how those flags move to moderators and what outcomes to expect.
Still Stuck? Do A Clean Reset
If none of the steps help, run a full reset: sign out, clear cookies and local storage for the domain, turn off extensions, reload, and sign in again. If the app still stalls, delete and reinstall. As a last step, try a different device on another network. That isolates whether the block lives with the device, the browser, or the connection.
Key Takeaways You Can Act On
- Most view blocks come from account rules and browser settings.
- The contribution model unlocks broader access when you add honest content.
- Cookies and scripts need to run cleanly; blockers and private windows often break views.
- Work networks and region settings can cap access; switch networks or set the correct country.
- Moderation explains missing posts; filters and pending queues create gaps that later close.
Reliable Pages To Bookmark
- Give-to-get policy — how contributions affect access
- How to enable cookies — fix login loops and stuck modals