You can edit your review up to 30 days after posting, but only the text — not your star rating
Once you submit a review on Airbnb, you have a 30-day window to change what you wrote. You cannot change the number of stars you gave, and you cannot change the photos you attached. If you want to fix a typo, add missing details, or soften your language, the edit option is in your account settings under "Reviews" — but only if you act within that month.
After 30 days pass, your review becomes permanent. You cannot edit it, and you cannot delete it yourself. At that point, your only option is to contact Airbnb support and ask them to remove it, which they will do only in specific situations: if the review violates their policies, if it contains personal information you want removed, or if the host requests removal and you both agree.
Key Takeaways
- You have 30 days from the date you post your review to edit the text, but the star rating and photos stay locked.
- After 30 days, you cannot edit or delete your review yourself — you must contact Airbnb support.
- Airbnb will remove a review only if it breaks their policies, contains personal details you want hidden, or both you and the host request removal together.
- Editing your review does not notify the host, but deleting it does — they will see that a review was removed.
How to find and edit your review within 30 days
Open the Airbnb app or website and go to your account menu. On the app, tap the profile icon at the bottom right, then tap "Reviews". On the website, click your profile picture in the top right, then select "Reviews" from the dropdown. You will see a list of all reviews you have written.
Find the review you want to change and tap or click the three-dot menu icon next to it. Select "Edit review" from the options that appear. You can now change the text of your review — fix spelling, reword sentences, add details, or remove complaints. When you are done, tap or click "Save" to publish the changes. The updated review will appear when ready on the listing.
What you cannot change in your review
Your star rating is permanent from the moment you post. If you gave 3 stars and now wish you had given 4, you cannot change it through the edit function. The same applies to any photos you attached to the review — you cannot swap them out, delete them, or add new ones after posting.
If the star rating is the main thing you regret, your only path is to contact Airbnb support and ask them to delete the entire review. They rarely do this unless the review violates their policies. Changing your mind about the number of stars is not a reason they accept for removal.
What happens after the 30-day window closes
Once 30 days have passed since you posted your review, the edit button disappears from your account. You can still see the review on your profile and on the listing page, but you cannot modify it. At this point, if you want the review removed, you must contact Airbnb support directly through the Help Center or the app.
Airbnb will consider removal requests only if the review violates their content policies — for example, if it contains hate speech, threats, or personal information like a phone number or address. They will also remove a review if both you and the host agree in writing that it should come down. straightforward regretting what you wrote is not enough.
How to request removal through Airbnb support
Go to the Airbnb Help Center on the website or open the app and tap your profile icon, then "Help". Search for "remove review" or "delete review". You will see an option to contact support about a review. Select the listing and the review you want removed, then explain why you believe it should come down.
Be specific: if the review contains personal information, point out which parts. If you believe it violates Airbnb's policies, explain how. If you and the host have agreed to removal, say so and be prepared to provide written confirmation from the host if Airbnb asks for it. Support will respond within a few days, though the process can take longer if they need to investigate.
Why hosts might ask you to remove a review
A host may contact you directly and ask you to delete your review, especially if it was negative. They might offer to refund part of your stay or claim the review is inaccurate. You are under no obligation to remove it just because they ask. You can only remove it yourself if you are still within the 30-day window.
If a host is pressuring you to delete a negative review in exchange for money or other favors, that violates Airbnb's policies. You can report this behavior to Airbnb support. Do not let a host intimidate you into changing your honest feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my review before 30 days are up?
Yes. In the same menu where you find the edit option, you will see a "Delete review" choice. Clicking it removes your review when ready from the listing and your profile. The host will be notified that a review was deleted, though they will not see the text of what you wrote.
Will the host know I edited my review?
No. Airbnb does not notify the host when you edit the text of your review. They will see the updated version if they look at the listing, but they will not receive a message saying you made changes. Deletion is different — hosts are notified when a review is removed.
What if my review was about a safety issue or a scam?
Contact Airbnb support right away, even if your review is older than 30 days. Safety concerns and fraud are taken seriously and may result in removal of the listing or the host's account. Support will prioritize your report and may remove your review as part of their investigation, or keep it as evidence depending on the situation.
Can I post a new review if I delete the old one?
No. Once you have reviewed a stay, you can only edit or delete that review — you cannot post a second one for the same reservation. If you delete your review, that stay no longer has your feedback attached to it, but you cannot write a replacement.
What if Airbnb denies my removal request?
If support says your review does not violate their policies and the host has not agreed to removal, they will not take it down. At that point, your review stays live. You can ask support to reconsider if you believe you have new information, but they are unlikely to change their decision without a policy violation or host agreement.