You can edit a review up to 30 days after you post it

Airbnb lets you change or remove a review within 30 days of posting it. After that window closes, the review becomes permanent and you cannot alter it. If you made a typo, changed your mind about your experience, or want to add details you forgot, you have a month to make those changes before the review is locked.

The edit option appears only on reviews you wrote yourself. You cannot edit reviews left by other guests, and hosts cannot edit guest reviews either — they can only request that Airbnb remove a review if it violates the platform's policies.

Key Takeaways

  • You have 30 days from the date you post a review to edit or delete it; after that, the review cannot be changed.
  • To edit a review, open your profile, find the listing under "Reviews," and select the edit or delete option next to the review text.
  • Edited reviews show a timestamp indicating when the change was made, so hosts and other guests can see the review was updated.
  • If a review violates Airbnb's policies, you can report it to Airbnb directly rather than editing it yourself.

How to find and open a review you posted

Start by opening the Airbnb app or website and signing into your account. Tap or click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Reviews" from the menu. This shows all the reviews you have written for listings where you stayed.

Scroll through the list until you find the review you want to change. The reviews are listed with the listing name, the date you posted the review, and your star rating. Once you locate it, tap or click on the review text to open it in full.

Editing the text and rating of your review

After you open the review, look for an edit icon — usually three dots or a pencil symbol — near the top or bottom of the review. Tap or click it to enter edit mode. You can now change the text, update your star rating, or modify any photos you attached to the original review.

Make your changes and then tap or click "Save" or "Update." Airbnb will add a small note below your review saying "Edited [date]" so that the host and other guests know the review was changed after the original post. The new version replaces the old one when ready.

Deleting a review entirely

If you want to remove the review instead of editing it, open the review and look for the same edit menu (three dots or pencil icon). Select "Delete" from the options. Airbnb will ask you to confirm that you want to remove the review. Once you confirm, the review disappears from the listing and from your profile.

A deleted review cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it completely before you confirm. If you think you might want to reference the review later, consider editing it instead — you can change the text to say something brief like "No longer relevant" rather than deleting it entirely.

What happens after the 30-day window closes

Once 30 days have passed since you posted the review, the edit and delete options disappear. At that point, the review is permanent and you cannot change it yourself. If you posted something you now regret or that contains false information, you have limited options.

You can contact Airbnb's support team and explain why the review should be removed — for example, if it contains a factual error or violates Airbnb's review policies. Airbnb may remove it if it breaks their rules, but they will not remove a review straightforward because you changed your mind. The host can also request removal if they believe the review is unfair or violates policies.

Common reasons to edit a review

Typos and grammar mistakes are the most common reason guests edit reviews. You might also edit a review if you realize you were too harsh or too generous in your initial rating, or if you want to add information you forgot to mention the first time.

Some guests edit reviews to add a follow-up comment — for example, if the host fixed a problem after your stay, you might update the review to reflect that improvement. Others edit to clarify something that could be misunderstood or to remove details that might identify you or the host.

Editing reviews on the Airbnb app versus the website

The process is nearly identical on both the app and the website, but the location of the edit button may differ slightly. On the app, the three-dot menu usually appears at the top right of the review. On the website, it may appear at the bottom right or when you hover your cursor over the review text.

If you cannot find the edit option, make sure you are logged into the account that posted the review. You also cannot edit a review if it is older than 30 days. If you are still having trouble, try using the other platform — sometimes the app is more responsive than the website, or vice versa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a host ask me to change my review?

A host can contact you through Airbnb messaging and ask you to edit your review, but they cannot force you to do so. You are free to ignore the request or to edit the review however you choose. If a host is harassing you about a review, you can report the conversation to Airbnb.

What if I edited my review and now I want to undo the change?

Airbnb does not have an "undo" feature for edits. Once you save a change, the old version is replaced. If you want to restore the original text, you will need to remember what it said and retype it before the 30-day window closes.

Does editing a review change when it appears on the listing page?

No. Edited reviews stay in the same position on the listing page — they do not move to the top or bottom. The timestamp shows when you edited it, but the review's placement is based on the original post date.

Can I edit a review after the host has already responded to it?

Yes. You can edit your review at any time within 30 days, even if the host has left a response. Your edit will not affect the host's response — their message will remain visible below your updated review.

What if I want to remove a photo from my review but keep the text?

Open the review in edit mode and tap or click the X on the photo you want to remove. You can delete individual photos without changing the text. Save your changes when you are done.