How To See Reviews I Left On Google

Why You Might Need to Find Your Old Google Reviews

You left a review for a restaurant six months ago, and now a friend wants to know what you said. Or maybe you are a business owner who left a review somewhere and wants to check how your profile appears to others. Perhaps you simply want to edit or delete something you wrote years ago. Whatever the reason, finding reviews you have left on Google is easier than most people expect once you know where to look.

Google does not send you a summary of your review activity, so the path is not obvious at first glance. This guide walks you through every method, on desktop and mobile, so you can find, manage, and even delete any review you have ever posted.


How to See Reviews You Left on Google on Desktop

The quickest way on a computer is through Google Maps.

Using Google Maps on a Browser

  1. Go to maps.google.com and sign in to your Google account.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-left corner.
  3. Select "Your contributions" from the menu.
  4. Click the "Reviews" tab at the top of the page.

You will see every review you have ever left, listed in reverse chronological order. Each entry shows the business name, your star rating, the text you wrote, the date, and how many people found it helpful.

Using Google Search

  1. Go to google.com and make sure you are signed in.
  2. Type "my reviews" or "reviews I've left" directly into the search bar.
  3. Google may surface a shortcut panel showing your recent reviews.
  4. Click "See all reviews" to open the full list inside Google Maps.

This shortcut does not always appear depending on your account activity and browser settings, so the Maps method above is more reliable.


How to See Reviews You Left on Google on Mobile

The Google Maps app makes this even simpler on a phone or tablet.

Using the Google Maps App (iOS and Android)

  1. Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile photo or initials in the top-right corner.
  2. Tap "Your profile" or "Contributions" depending on your app version.
  3. Tap the "Reviews" tab.

Your full review history loads immediately. You can scroll through every review, tap any one to see the original listing, and use the three-dot menu on each review to edit or delete it.

Using the Google App

If you have the main Google app installed, tap your profile picture, choose "Your data in Search", and look for the reviews section. The interface is less intuitive here, so most people prefer going directly through Maps.


How to Edit or Delete a Review You Left

Finding old reviews is only half the picture. Once you can see them, here is what you can do.

Editing a Review

  1. Navigate to your reviews using any method above.
  2. Tap or click the three-dot menu next to the review you want to change.
  3. Select "Edit review".
  4. Update your star rating, text, or photos and tap "Post".

The updated review replaces the old one immediately. The business will receive a notification that their review was updated.

Deleting a Review

Follow the same steps but select "Delete review" instead of editing. Google will ask you to confirm. Once deleted, the review is permanently removed and cannot be recovered.

It is worth checking Google's review policies before you post or edit anything. Google can remove reviews that violate its guidelines, so keeping your contributions factual and relevant protects your Local Guide status.


Why Your Reviews Matter More Than You Think

Reviews are not just personal records. They shape how businesses appear in local search results. According to research published by BrightLocal's Local Consumer Review Survey, the quantity, recency, and quality of reviews all influence how much trust consumers place in a local business. Google itself confirms that reviews affect local ranking in its guide to improving your local ranking.

That means the reviews you leave genuinely help or hurt the businesses you write about. And for business owners reading this, every review your customers leave is a signal Google uses when deciding whether to show your profile in the local map pack.

If you are a business owner, managing your reviews is one piece of a much larger local SEO puzzle. That is where a tool like Local SEO Bot becomes genuinely useful. Rather than logging into dashboards and manually responding to every review, Local SEO Bot acts as a done-for-you AI Local SEO agent that handles AI review replies, publishes weekly Google Business Profile posts, tracks your Google Maps rankings daily with alerts when a competitor climbs, and builds hand-placed citations across 40+ platforms. It is the whole stack handled for you, not a DIY dashboard you have to babysit.

If you are curious where your business stands right now, you can run a free Google Maps rank scan of your business with no credit card required.


Common Problems When Searching for Your Google Reviews

Reviews Are Missing

If a review you left does not appear in your contributions list, a few things could have happened:

  • Google removed it for a policy violation, even one you did not intend.
  • You were not signed in when you posted, so it was posted anonymously or under a different account.
  • You have multiple Google accounts and the review lives under a different one.

Check each Google account you own by signing in separately and repeating the steps above.

Reviews Appear Greyed Out or Show as "Removed by Google"

This means Google's automated systems flagged the review. You can try reposting a compliant version, but the original cannot be restored. Reviewing the Google review contribution policies first will help you understand what is allowed.

The Menu Options Look Different

Google updates its Maps interface regularly. If the labels above do not match exactly what you see, look for words like "Contributions," "Your profile," or "Activity." The underlying structure is the same even when the labels shift slightly between app versions.


For Business Owners: Turning Review Insight Into Local Rankings

Knowing how to find and manage reviews is just the starting point. The businesses that consistently rank in Google's local 3-pack treat their entire Google Business Profile as a living asset, not a one-time setup. Google's own Business Profile Help center outlines how profile completeness, posting frequency, and review engagement all contribute to visibility.

Doing all of this manually is time-consuming. Local SEO Bot automates the full workflow: it starts with a free Google Business Profile audit to show exactly where your profile is leaking ranking potential, then it builds citations by hand, keeps your profile active with AI-generated posts, and responds to reviews on your behalf. The live Google Maps rank grid shows how you rank across your entire service area, not just in front of your front door.

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Explore the free local SEO tools to get a sense of what is possible before you commit to anything.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see reviews I left if I am not signed in? No. Google ties your review history to your account. You must be signed in to view, edit, or delete any review you have left. If you posted a review without signing in, it may have been posted under a temporary anonymous session and cannot be recovered.

Can businesses see which Google account left a review? Businesses can see your display name and profile photo, exactly as they appear on your public Google account. They cannot see your email address or any other private account details.

Do my Google Maps reviews count toward Local Guide status? Yes. Every review, photo, answer, or edit you contribute on Google Maps earns points toward the Local Guides program. Reviews are worth the most points per contribution and help you unlock perks at higher levels.


Key Takeaways

  • Open Google Maps, tap your profile icon, and select "Contributions" then "Reviews" to see every review you have ever left on Google.
  • On desktop, the same path works at maps.google.com or by typing "my reviews" directly into Google Search.
  • You can edit or delete any review you have left at any time using the three-dot menu next to each entry.
  • Missing reviews are usually explained by account mix-ups, Google policy removals, or posting without signing in.
  • Reviews you leave genuinely influence local search rankings for the businesses you write about, so accuracy matters.
  • Business owners should treat review management as part of a broader local SEO strategy, not a standalone task.
  • Local SEO Bot handles the entire local SEO workflow, profile optimization, citations, posts, review replies, and rank tracking, so you do not have to.
  • Get your free Google Maps rank scan to see exactly where your business stands today, no credit card needed.

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