Yes, you can change your review on Airbnb, but only within a limited window
You can edit your review for up to 30 days after you post it. After that window closes, Airbnb locks the review and you cannot change it. If you want to update what you wrote, correct a mistake, or add information you forgot, you need to do it before that 30-day mark passes.
You can also delete your review entirely at any time, even after 30 days. Deleting removes it completely from the listing, so the host and other guests will no longer see it. Editing keeps your review visible but changes the text, rating, or photos you included.
Key Takeaways
- You have 30 days from the date you post your review to edit it; after that, editing is no longer available.
- You can delete your review at any time, even years later, and it will be removed from the listing entirely.
- Edits to your review appear with a note that says "edited" so the host knows the review was changed after posting.
- If you want to change your star rating, you must edit the review itself—you cannot change just the rating without editing the text.
How to edit your review within 30 days
Open the Airbnb app or website and go to your account menu. Select "Trips" or "Your trips" to see your past bookings. Find the reservation you reviewed and tap or click on it. Look for your review and select the three-dot menu or "Edit" button next to it.
You can now change your star rating, update your written review, add or remove photos, or change any combination of these. When you finish, save your changes. Airbnb will post the updated review when ready, and it will show a small note that says "edited" next to the date so the host knows it was changed.
How to delete your review at any time
Go to your trips the same way: account menu, then "Trips." Find the reservation and open your review. Select the three-dot menu or options button next to your review and choose "Delete review." Airbnb will ask you to confirm that you want to remove it.
Once you confirm, the review disappears from the listing. The host will no longer see it, and other guests browsing the property will not see it either. You cannot undo a deletion, so make sure you want to remove it before you confirm.
What happens to your review after you edit it
When you edit a review, the new version replaces the old one completely. Guests and the host see only the updated text and rating. Airbnb adds a small label that says "edited" next to the review date so people know it was changed after the original post date.
The host receives a notification that you edited your review. They can see what changed if they look at the review again. This transparency is why Airbnb shows the "edited" label—it lets hosts know the review is not the original one they first saw.
Reasons you might want to change your review
You may have made a factual error—for example, you said the Wi-Fi did not work when it actually did, or you misremembered the number of bedrooms. You might also want to add details you forgot to mention, like a problem that showed up after you left or a positive thing you did not think to include in your first draft.
Sometimes you change your mind about your experience. A minor inconvenience that bothered you at first may seem less important a week later, or you may realize the host went out of their way to help you in a way you did not fully appreciate when you wrote the review. Editing lets you reflect that shift in perspective.
What you cannot change about your review
You cannot change the dates of your stay or the property you reviewed. If you posted a review for the wrong listing by mistake, you will need to delete it and post a new review for the correct property. You also cannot change who the review is about—if you reviewed the wrong host, deletion is your only option.
After 30 days, you cannot edit the text or rating at all. You can still delete the review, but you cannot update it. This is why it is important to read your review carefully before you post it and to make any corrections within the first month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the host see that I edited my review?
Yes. Airbnb notifies the host when you edit your review, and the review shows an "edited" label. The host can see the updated version, though they cannot see the original text you wrote before the change.
What if I want to change my star rating but keep the same text?
You still need to edit the review. Open it, change the rating, and save. You can leave the written text exactly as it was. The review will show as edited, but the content stays the same.
Can I edit my review after I delete it?
No. Once you delete a review, it is gone. You cannot restore it or edit it. If you want to post a review for that stay again, you would need to write a completely new one, though Airbnb may not allow you to review the same stay twice.
Does editing my review change when it appears in the listing?
No. The review stays in the same position in the listing order. Editing does not bump it to the top or move it around. The date shown is your original post date, not the edit date.
What if I realize I left out important information after 30 days?
If you cannot edit because the 30-day window has closed, you can delete the review and write a new one. However, Airbnb may not allow multiple reviews of the same stay, so check whether you can post again before you delete.