Removing a review from Indeed isn’t simple, but it’s possible. If a review violates Indeed’s guidelines, you can take steps to have it removed. Let’s get straight into what you need to do.
Can You Delete an Indeed Review?
Businesses cannot directly delete reviews. However, you can flag reviews for removal if they break Indeed’s rules. These rules are clear about what’s allowed and what isn’t.
What Our Own Indeed Removal Data Shows
We’ve worked on hundreds of Indeed reviews for clients, with new cases coming in every quarter. Here’s what our 2025 Indeed review removal experience says about how the process actually plays out.
The 1 to 2 day response isn’t the removal
Indeed often acknowledges a flag within a couple of business days. But in our files, no review actually came down that fast. The typical case took about two weeks from start to removal. Roughly three in ten resolved within the first week, and about two thirds were done within two weeks.
Plan for weeks, not days. The fast response from Indeed just means they’re looking at it.
Most cases resolve within a month
Around nine in ten of our Indeed cases were resolved within 30 days. The rest took longer, sometimes stretching to two or three months. Those slower cases are usually the ones that needed follow-up or escalation, which is why staying persistent matters. A flag that goes quiet isn’t necessarily dead.
Indeed is faster than most review sites
Here’s some perspective from the rest of our work. Across all the review platforms we handle, the typical removal takes about twice as long as it does on Indeed. If your flagged review has a legitimate guideline violation, Indeed is one of the more responsive platforms out there.
From our own Indeed review removal cases across 2025
Figures reflect timing among our resolved Indeed cases in 2025. Individual results vary, and not all flagged reviews qualify for removal.
Steps to Remove an Indeed Review
1. Understand Indeed’s Guidelines
Start by knowing the rules. Indeed reviews may be removed if they:
- Include false or misleading information.
- Use offensive language or threats.
- Contain personal or private details.
- Discuss topics unrelated to the workplace.
- Promote other companies or services.
If the review breaks these rules, you have a case to get it removed.
2. Flag the Review
Flagging tells Indeed to take a closer look. Here’s how to do it:
- Log in: Use your employer account on Indeed.
- Locate the review: Find the one you want to report.
- Click the flag icon: This is under the review.
- Choose a reason: Select why the review violates guidelines.
- Explain briefly: Provide extra details to support your case.
3. Follow Up with Support
If the review doesn’t come down, escalate the issue.
- Submit a ticket: Use Indeed’s help center.
- Email support: Provide the flagged review’s details.
- Stay persistent: Keep checking in for updates.
It usually takes 1-2 business days for a response, but it can take longer.
4. Consider Legal Action for False Reviews
If the review is defamatory or illegal, you might need legal help.
- Send a cease-and-desist letter: A lawyer can help draft one.
- File a lawsuit: This is rare but may be necessary for harmful, fake claims.
- Identify anonymous reviewers: Subpoenas can reveal their identity.
Legal action is a last resort, but it’s an option if all else fails.
Key Facts About Indeed Reviews
- Reviews are anonymous: You likely won’t know who wrote them.
- Most cases are reviewed in 1–2 days: But patience is often needed.
- Not all flagged reviews get removed: Indeed decides based on their rules.
Flagging and removing reviews on Indeed takes effort. Know the rules, report violations, and stay persistent. If the process feels overwhelming, there are professional services that can help. Keep your cool and stay focused on the steps. You’ve got this!
For Indeed employer reviews that remained in place after the standard dispute, Erase.com’s Indeed review removal service handles formal escalation with the false-factual-claims documentation Indeed’s standard tool doesn’t process.
