Can't leave a Google review

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  1. Platform’s call

    Google has temporarily turned off user content for that profile

    Google says it might temporarily disable user-created content, including reviews, for certain Business Profiles or business categories to protect business owners.

    Fix Wait. It is a temporary state that only Google can lift.

    Source: About missing or delayed reviews — Google Business Profile Help, checked

  2. Can’t be fixed

    That business cannot receive reviews

    Google says reviews are available only in certain countries or regions and for certain business categories.

    Fix Nothing to do. No one can review that business while it sits in that category or region.

    Source: Manage customer reviews — Google Business Profile Help, checked

  3. Can’t be fixed

    It is a school for ages 6 to 18

    Google says reviews and ratings are removed and disabled for Business Profiles primarily categorised as educational institutions for students aged 6 to 18.

    Fix Nothing to do. Reviews are permanently off for those profiles.

    Source: About missing or delayed reviews — Google Business Profile Help, checked

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Why is there no Write a review button?

Usually because reviews are not available for that business's category or region, or Google has temporarily turned user content off for the profile.

Do I need a Google account to leave a review?

Yes. Reviews are tied to a Google account, which is also why they appear on your own contributions page.

Can a business turn its own reviews off?

No. The reasons Google documents are its own: category and region availability, and user content it disables temporarily.

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  1. support.google.com · checked 2 October 20261Manage customer reviews — Google Business Profile Help
  2. support.google.com · checked 2 October 20262About missing or delayed reviews — Google Business Profile Help
  3. support.google.com · checked 2 October 20263Fix suspended or disabled profiles — Google Business Profile Help

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