How Long Do I Have to Dispute or Respond to an Airbnb Review?
Both parties have 14 days to write a review, and it publishes once both submit or the 14 days end. You can add a public response within 30 days of a review being published, and removal requests should be made promptly — the sooner the better, as disputes get much harder once the window closes.
The timeline that matters
- 14 days — the window for both host and guest to write a review after checkout.
- Publishes when both parties submit, or when the 14 days run out (whichever is first).
- ~30 days after publication — the window to add a public response.
- Removal requests — no generous clock; make them promptly while evidence and support engagement are fresh.
What to do inside the window
- 1Check the review against the six removal grounds right away.
- 2If it breaks one, request removal now with your evidence — don't sit on it.
- 3If it doesn't, draft a calm public response and post it within the response window.
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Check my review — freeFrequently asked questions
Can I still get a review removed weeks later?
It's possible if it clearly violates policy, but harder — support is more responsive close to the event, and evidence is fresher. Treat removal as time-sensitive and act within days, not weeks.
Can I respond to a review after 30 days?
The public-response window is limited (around 30 days after publication), so add your reply promptly. Once it closes you generally can't attach a response, leaving the review to stand alone.
When exactly does a review become visible?
Reviews are revealed once both host and guest have submitted theirs, or automatically when the 14-day review period ends — whichever comes first. Neither side sees the other's until then.
Sources
This guide reflects Airbnb's own published policies. Verify against the primary source, as Airbnb can update its policy: