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How to Get a Yelp Review Removed (Spoiler Alert: You Can't)

Isaiah RendorioProduct Marketing Manager, Campaigns

Not sure how to address negative Yelp reviews? Here are some steps your small business can take.

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Nov 28, 2022

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Even the best business will get the occasional bad review. Some will be from customers with legitimate complaints, while others will be completely or partially untrue. No matter the type of negative review you receive, it’s natural to want it removed. But can you remove a negative Yelp review? If not, what alternatives do you have if you can’t delete a bad Yelp review?

Can a Business Delete a Yelp Review?

You can’t delete a Yelp review that paints your business in a bad light. This makes logical sense, as letting businesses delete reviews would lead to a biased collection of reviews. After all, most businesses would easily delete negative reviews and leave only the good ones, resulting in one-sided customer reviews.