Yes, you can change your Airbnb review after you post it
Airbnb lets you edit your written review and star rating for up to 30 days after you submit it. You can change the text, adjust the number of stars, or delete the review entirely. After 30 days, the review becomes locked and you cannot modify it — you can only ask Airbnb support to remove it if the listing or host violated their policies.
The process takes less than a minute if you act within the window. If you are past 30 days, your options narrow, but you still have a path forward depending on why you want the change.
Key Takeaways
- You have 30 days from the date you posted your review to edit the text, change your star rating, or delete it entirely.
- After 30 days, Airbnb locks the review and you cannot edit it yourself, but you can request removal through the Resolution Center if the host or listing violated Airbnb's policies.
- To edit a review, go to your Airbnb account, find the booking in your trips, and select the option to modify or remove your review.
- If you delete your review, it disappears from the listing page when ready, and the host no longer sees it in their feedback.
How to edit your review within 30 days
Open the Airbnb app or website and sign into your account. Go to your profile menu and select "Trips" or "Your trips". Find the booking you reviewed and tap or click on it to open the reservation details.
Look for the review you posted — it will show your star rating and the text you wrote. You should see an option to "Edit review" or a pencil icon next to your review. Click that button. You can now change your star rating by clicking a different number of stars, rewrite any part of the text, or leave it as is and only change the rating. Once you are done, select "Save" or "Submit". The changes go live when ready.
If you cannot find the edit option, check the date you posted the review. If it has been more than 30 days, the edit button will not appear.
How to delete your review
Follow the same steps to find your review in your trips. Instead of clicking "Edit review", look for a delete, remove, or trash icon — this is often a small icon next to the edit button or within a menu marked with three dots.
Click the delete option. Airbnb will ask you to confirm that you want to remove the review. Once you confirm, the review is deleted when ready and no longer appears on the listing page. The host will no longer see it in their feedback section.
What happens after 30 days
Once your review is 30 days old, you cannot edit or delete it yourself through the app or website. The review becomes permanent on the listing page. However, you are not completely without options if something about the review needs to change.
You can contact Airbnb support through the Resolution Center and explain why you want the review removed. Airbnb will consider removal if the host or listing violated their policies — for example, if the host harassed you, the listing was misrepresented, or the property was unsafe. Airbnb does not remove reviews straightforward because you changed your mind or want to improve your relationship with the host, but they do take policy violations seriously.
To request removal, go to the Resolution Center in your account, select the relevant booking, and explain the situation. Include any evidence — screenshots, messages, photos — that supports your claim. Airbnb support will review your request and decide whether removal is warranted. This process can take several days to a few weeks.
Why you might want to change your review
Common reasons people edit or delete reviews include discovering they made a factual error (wrong dates, wrong room type, or misremembered details), changing their mind after cooling off, or realizing the issue was their own mistake rather than the host's fault.
Some people also delete reviews after the host reaches out to resolve a problem. If a host fixed an issue or offered a refund after you posted a negative review, you may want to remove it or rewrite it to reflect that resolution. Editing is faster and kinder than leaving a negative review standing if the situation improved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the host see that I edited my review?
No. The host sees only the current version of your review. If you edit the text or change the stars, the host does not receive a notification that you made changes, and they cannot see the old version. They straightforward see whatever you posted most recently.
What if I want to change my review but it is already past 30 days?
You cannot edit it yourself. Your only option is to contact Airbnb support through the Resolution Center and request removal if the host or listing violated Airbnb's policies. If the review is straightforward outdated or you changed your mind, Airbnb typically will not remove it. You can post a new review as a follow-up if the situation has changed significantly.
Does deleting my review hurt the host?
Yes, in the sense that the host loses the feedback. Hosts rely on reviews to build credibility and attract future guests. If you delete a positive review, it removes a boost to their rating. If you delete a negative review after the host fixed the problem, it is generally seen as fair. There is no penalty to you for deleting a review.
Can I edit my review on the Airbnb app and the website?
Yes. The edit and delete functions work the same way on both the mobile app and the website. Use whichever is more convenient for you.
What if I posted a review by accident and want to remove it when ready?
Delete it right away using the steps above. Since you are within the 30-day window, the delete option will be available. Once deleted, it is gone from the listing page and the host cannot see it. There is no waiting period or approval process — deletion is when ready.