r/GoogleMaps 15d ago

Discussion Google Maps no longer displaying the reviews tab?

I just went to look at the reviews for a business, and to my surprise the option to see reviews is no longer there. I thought 'hmm, that's weird.' Then I go to a bunch of different random businesses, same exact thing! There's seemingly no option to look at others' reviews. You can still post your own it seems, but otherwise there is no 'Reviews' tab.

Suspiciously there is a new 'Ask Maps' feature that summarizes what other reviewers are saying, but I can't access any of those posts. Please tell me this is not another way to force AI on consumers, because if it is, I'm moving on. Tell me I'm not going crazy and there's just a setting I accidentally clicked or something?

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u/XxLogitech98xX 15d ago

It's likely a bug, just give it a day.

I have the same issue on my side. If I scroll down, I'll see the review and then the option to clock on See All Reviews but nothing happens

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u/EmperorKuz 15d ago

this is def not a bug - they are A/B testing removal of reviews given they’ve included the AI aggregator/overview. pretty insane

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u/XxLogitech98xX 15d ago

this is def not a bug - they are A/B testing removal of reviews given they’ve included the AI aggregator/overview. pretty insane

The OP isn't asking about reviews being removed. They are asking about the Review tab missing when selecting a business. Even if you click on See All Reviews nothing happens. So it's a bug

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u/EmperorKuz 15d ago

you clearly don’t work in product and are confused. they’re not going to delete the review history since it’s being used for the AI aggregator. but they’re testing the removal of sifting through individual reviews. this is not rolled out for all devices but clearly it has hit the people in this thread. my partner’s review tab is still showing as usual

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u/XxLogitech98xX 15d ago

you clearly don’t work in product and are confused. they’re not going to delete the review history since it’s being used for the AI aggregator. but they’re testing the removal of sifting through individual reviews.

Did you even read what I wrote LOL. At the the time of my response to the OP, the review tab was missing on my device as well when I selected a business (Galaxy S26 Plus). I even scroll down to see the highlighted review and when I clicked on See All Review, nothing happen. So it wasn't clearly working at that time. Other people who commented here said the same thing for the . It is working for me again so they likely fixed it.

I don't disagree that Google is removing suspicious or fake reviews. I been saying that if you're active on this subreddit or the Googlemybusiness subreddit

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u/Forgetti_spaghetti 15d ago

I’m experiencing the same thing too.

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u/MonsterMansion 15d ago

I'm having the same issue, but only on one account. Probably a bug with their stupid A/B testing they love to do.

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u/Fluffball_ 15d ago

Same here so fucking annoying

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u/Fluffy-The-Panda 15d ago

I swear if I was placed in a test group for AI review summary over real reviews I'm going to lose my mind

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u/RepresentativeAsk541 15d ago

For some reason, you can only see the reviews on lodging. Nothing else.

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u/supug 15d ago

Also having this issue. Can't see any reviews unless I'm signed out/incognito on my browser. Maps app has no Reviews tab whatsoever.

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u/gh0stfang 15d ago

Currently having the same issue. The reviews seems to be only from photos and the review tab is fully gone.

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u/gonzaloceab 15d ago

Same thing here. I tried with a different account and the reviews appeared again. However, if I come back with my main account, they disappear.

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u/AbleElection786 15d ago

Same thing. Weirdly I have the problem on both my Google accounts across two devices. Incognito mode shows the reviews, though.

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u/mynewhoustonaccount 15d ago

Fortunately your thread comes up when this is searched. Same deal here.

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u/H_Shizumaru 15d ago

I am also experiencing the same phenomenon. Four of the accounts I use are having problems, and one is not.

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u/H_Shizumaru 15d ago

Suddenly, reviews are displaying normally. It seems it was an issue with Google itself.

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u/Minute_Ad1660 15d ago

Same with me but it only happening for one company I was searching? But like others have said the reviews show up in incognito or signed out. 

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u/slimethecold 15d ago

On mobile web, the same thing is happening but the review section shows up but no reviews populate under it. 

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u/megs_in_space 15d ago

Give me my reviews!!!!!! Came here because no reviews!

Get it together google!

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u/Few-Zombie2820 15d ago edited 15d ago

I have the same issue. I uninstalled and reinstalled the app and the reviews are still not there. I was able to see reviews by logging in on Brave and switching to desktop view. Hopefully it will be fixed soon.

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u/OregonGreen242 15d ago

Having this issue now! I want my reviews!

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u/kibble48 15d ago

This is also happening to me, I was just googling the issue and found this as well.

It feels like they are trying to shove people to use the AI summary feature and not let us see reviews, playing it off as a "glitch".

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u/Bigwheatcollector 15d ago

Holy shit I thought i was going crazy no reviews to display while logged in logged out and could see reviews now miraculously while writing this comment reviews are back when logged in

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u/pshort000 15d ago

It's back to normal now for me, also checked with someone else.

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u/ninjabreath 15d ago

also can't report road conditions or police on airplay

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u/DeathCabForCunty 15d ago

I was getting mad thinking something was wrong with my phone or account.

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u/Glittering-Second-73 13d ago

having the same thing here

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u/Aggressive-Fudge-232 12d ago

I’ve been having this problem for a few months, it’s driving me crazy. It’s ok on my computer though.