Rejected reports
Google rejected your report. Is an appeal the right next step?
We put the review, the rule, your evidence and Google’s earlier decision side by side, so you can see whether an appeal has a real basis before you use it. Google allows one appeal per review, and it is worth using when you have something new to show. Google makes the final decision.
Free and without obligation.
What to do first
Confirm the status
Google’s Reviews Management Tool shows where your report stands. After an appeal, the status shows that it has been escalated, and the result arrives by email.
Know what an appeal allows
Appeals are limited to one per review. You can appeal up to 10 reviews at once, but each one still needs its own reason.
Focus on one rule
A second attempt needs a sharper case. Name the rule, quote the words that break it and attach only what proves the point.
If an appeal has no basis
We tell you, so you do not spend your one appeal on a weak case. You get a reply draft and steps to resolve the complaint.
Evidence worth collecting
- The review link and a dated screenshot
- The reason you gave the first time
- The status shown in the Reviews Management Tool and any email from Google
- New facts or records you did not send before
- The rule you now think applies
What you can rely on
- We make one promise: a straight answer on whether your appeal has a real basis, before you use it.
- Your review gets a new report only when there is something new to show.
- Every appeal waits for your approval.
- If nothing new supports an appeal, we advise against it and help you reply instead.
Common questions
Can I appeal the same review repeatedly?
No. Google limits appeals to one per review, so prepare it properly and keep the confirmation and the result.
How do I get the result?
Google sends it by email. A review that breaks policy is removed, and one that complies stays live.
Is it worth appealing at all?
Only when you can point to a specific rule and facts. Otherwise a good reply will serve you better. The free review check gives you guidance, and an analyst can check your review.