Did Your Google Reviews Disappear?

In the past few days, many businesses have noticed their Google reviews mysteriously vanishing. Don’t panic—Google has confirmed this is a temporary bug and is working on a fix. Google did confirm that all of the missing reviews still exist and will come back once they sort this out. In the meantime, the best thing you can do is continue gathering fresh 5-star reviews.

Jun 30, 2025

Did Your Google Reviews Disappear?

In the past few days, many businesses have noticed their Google reviews mysteriously vanishing. Don’t panic—Google has confirmed this is a temporary bug and is working on a fix. Google did confirm that all of the missing reviews still exist and will come back once they sort this out. In the meantime, the best thing you can do is continue gathering fresh 5-star reviews.

How to Easily Get More 5 Star Reviews:

  1. QR Codes: Place a QR code linking to your review page on receipts, menus, business cards, and at checkout. The easier it is to leave a review, the more you’ll get!
  2. Review Request Automations: Set up Zapier to automatically send review requests via email or text after a customer interaction. This keeps reviews coming in without you lifting a finger.
  3. NFC Cards: Display NFC-enabled cards at your point of sale or give them to your team. Customers can simply tap with their phone to open your review page instantly—quick, easy, and high-tech!

These simple tactics ensure your business keeps building trust and credibility—no matter what bugs Google throws your way. While technical glitches can temporarily affect review visibility, a foundation of genuine, positive feedback will always stand the test of time. To get more insight on each of these methods to gain reviews that we covered, check out this video from our founder!


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About Author

Justin Silverman

Justin Silverman is the Founder and CEO of Merchynt, a local SEO technology company on a mission to make local SEO services not suck—one agency and small business at a time. Since launching Merchynt in 2019, Justin has helped over 20,000 businesses grow through data-driven Google Business Profile optimization and AI-powered local marketing tools like Paige. With more than a decade of experience in digital marketing and business growth, Justin previously held executive roles at Vista Group, where he served as VP of Global Partnerships and President of MovieXchange. He also led strategy and operations at Veezi, helping to scale tech products across international markets. Justin's career has spanned roles in marketing, partnerships, and operations, working with companies from early-stage startups to global enterprises. His deep knowledge of local search, combined with real-world leadership, positions him as a trusted voice in the local SEO and SaaS space. Under his leadership, Merchynt has become a go-to provider for agencies and small businesses seeking to dominate local search rankings through white-label solutions, AI automation, and performance-focused strategy. Justin continues to speak, write, and build tools with one mission in mind: to help 298 million businesses get found online by their perfect customer.