How to Leave a Google Review (Step by Step)

The short answer

On your phone: open Google Maps or search the business, tap it, scroll to Reviews, tap the star rating, write a few words, and post. You need a free Google account, and reviews are not anonymous — your name and profile photo show on the review.

Leave a review on your phone

This is the most common way, and it takes under a minute. You can use the Google Maps app or just Google Search — either works. The steps are below.

Leave a review on a computer

On a desktop, search the business name on Google or find it on Google Maps, click into the business, then click the "Write a review" button in the reviews area. Choose your star rating, type your review, and submit. You'll need to be signed in to a Google account.

Do you need a Google account? Can you be anonymous?

Yes, you need a free Google account to post a review, and no, reviews are not anonymous — your Google profile name and photo appear publicly on the review. Google removed anonymous reviews years ago to cut down on fakes. If you'd rather show less, you can adjust the name and photo on your Google account, but some identity will always be attached.

Edit or delete a review you left

Changed your mind? In Google Maps, open your profile, go to "Your contributions" → Reviews, find the review, and use the menu to edit or delete it. Edits publish immediately.

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How to leave a Google review on your phone

1
Open Google Maps or Search
Open the Google Maps app or search the business name in Google on your phone. Sign in to your Google account if prompted.
2
Open the business listing
Tap the business to open its profile.
3
Go to Reviews and tap the stars
Scroll to the Reviews section and tap the star rating (1–5) you want to give.
4
Write your review
Add a sentence or two about your experience — specifics help other people the most.
5
Post it
Tap Post. Your review publishes with your Google profile name and photo attached.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I leave a Google review anonymously?

No. Google requires a signed-in account and shows your profile name and photo on the review. Anonymous reviews aren't allowed, mainly to reduce fake ones.

Do I need a Gmail account to leave a review?

You need a free Google account, which doesn't have to be a Gmail address — you can create a Google account with any email. Once signed in, you can post reviews.

How do I edit or delete a review I posted?

In Google Maps, open your profile, go to Your contributions → Reviews, find the review, and choose edit or delete from its menu. Changes take effect right away.

Why isn't my review showing up?

New reviews sometimes take a little time to appear, and Google may filter reviews its systems flag as suspicious. If it doesn't show after a while, make sure it follows Google's policies and wasn't posted from an account with unusual activity.

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