
Google Reviews, Visibility, 2026
Google Maps now asks signed-out visitors to sign in to read all reviews. What changed, how to check your listing, and 5 moves that work either way.
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Google Maps now asks signed-out visitors to sign in to read all reviews. What changed, how to check your listing, and 5 moves that work either way.

Google rewrote its review rules in April 2026. Here's exactly what's banned, what changed, and a checklist to make sure your review flow doesn't get wiped.

How to create, place, and design a Google review QR code that actually gets scanned — plus the rules to follow so you don't get penalized.