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Google Review Removal2 October 20266 min read

How to Report a Google Review That Violates Google's Policy

Exact steps to report a policy-violating Google review on desktop and mobile, plus how to appeal.

How to Report a Google Review That Violates Google's Policy

How to report a Google review on desktop

To report a Google review, sign in to the Google account that manages your Business Profile, search your business name, click Reviews, find the review, click the three dots and select Report review. Choose the violation and submit.

How to report a Google review on mobile

Open Google Maps, go to your business, tap Reviews, tap the three dots next to the review and choose Report review.

Choosing the right violation

| Situation | Choose |

|---|---|

| Never a customer, bot, review farm | Fake engagement / Spam |

| Competitor or ex-employee | Conflict of interest |

| Wrong business or general rant | Off topic |

| Abuse or threats | Harassment / Bullying |

| Slurs or discrimination | Hate speech |

| Phone, address or health info | Personal information |

Checking and appealing

Use Google's Reviews Management Tool to see the status. If your report is rejected, you can submit one appeal. Include short, factual evidence.

Related guides: how to remove Google reviews · how to take down a Google review

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