Guides · Checked November 12, 2026
How to leave a review on Google (phone and computer)
The short answer
To leave a review on Google, sign in to your Google account, search for the business in Google Maps, tap Write a review, choose 1 to 5 stars, add a few words if you like, and tap Post. It takes about a minute on a phone or computer. Your name and review will be public.
Before you start
You need a Google account. If you use Gmail or an Android phone, you already have one. Reviews on Google are public and can't be anonymous. Anyone who finds your review can also see other reviews you've written on Google Maps. Your name from your Google profile shows beside the review. If you would rather not be named, change the name on your Google profile before you post.
If the business sent you a link or a QR code, use it. It opens the review box directly, so you can skip to the stars.
On a phone
- Open the Google Maps app and make sure you are signed in.
- Search for the business by name and tap it.
- Scroll to the Reviews area, or tap the stars shown under Rate and review.
- Tap the number of stars you want to give.
- Write a few words about your visit. This part is optional, but it helps more than stars alone.
- Tap Post.
On a computer
- Go to Google Maps and sign in.
- Search for the business.
- On the left, scroll down and click Write a review.
- Click the stars to score the business.
- Type your review if you want to, and add photos if they help.
- Click Post.
If a business sent you a link or QR code
This works the same way on iPhone and Android. Tap the link in the text or scan the code with your phone camera. Google opens the review box for that business. Pick your stars, write your note and tap Post. This is the quickest route, and it's what many local shops now use. Business owners can make their own with our free review link generator.
What to write
A good review is short and specific. Say what you bought or what was fixed, who helped you, and what stood out. Two or three sentences are plenty. Write about your own visit and don't mention rewards you were given. Reviews must describe a real experience. Spam, fake reviews, hate and personal information are removed under Google's rules.
Edit or delete your own review
Your review stays up until you take it down. To change it, open Google Maps, sign in, find your list of reviews in your contributions, and choose Edit or Delete next to the one you want. You can change the stars, the text and the photos at any time.
If you own the business
Send this page to customers who ask how. For more ways to collect reviews, read how to get more Google reviews or see how to get a Google review link. A QR code for your counter takes one minute with the free QR code generator.