Has Anyone Here Dealt With Deindexing or Bad Review Removal Before?

Maya Trent

Maya Trent

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I’ve been reading and hearing a lot lately about people managing to get bad reviews removed and certain pages deindexed from search results. It’s kind of interesting how some of them claim to clean up Trustpilot or Google reviews and even suppress negative links.

Just curious if anyone here has actually seen results from this kind of work or knows how consistent it really is. I’ve come across mixed opinions — some say it’s possible with the right approach, while others think it’s just temporary or depends on luck.

Would be great to hear what others here think or if you’ve come across any reliable methods that actually last.
 
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It is possible for most platforms, though with varying success. It is never 100% but definitely possible. There are many ways, but reporting is one that is possible for almost all of them
 
Yeah, it’s definitely possible, but the results really depend on the platform and how the content was flagged or handled. I’ve seen solid outcomes when the approach is done properly using legit policy violations, legal requests, or SEO suppression methods. That said, nothing’s guaranteed; sometimes removals stick, sometimes they come back after review. Consistency comes down to how clean and compliant the process is
 
The best way will always be the legal and legitimate way. As what the others have mentioned, services like this there is no way anyone can guarantee.
 
Maya Trent said:
I’ve been reading and hearing a lot lately about people managing to get bad reviews removed and certain pages deindexed from search results. It’s kind of interesting how some of them claim to clean up Trustpilot or Google reviews and even suppress negative links.

Just curious if anyone here has actually seen results from this kind of work or knows how consistent it really is. I’ve come across mixed opinions — some say it’s possible with the right approach, while others think it’s just temporary or depends on luck.

Would be great to hear what others here think or if you’ve come across any reliable methods that actually last.
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Yes, it’s possible but not guaranteed. Platforms like Trustpilot or Google remove fake reviews if you show solid proof. Deindexing is rare, better to suppress negatives by publishing strong, high-authority content and using consistent PR/SEO. Legal steps help for defamation, but overall it’s about clean-up plus steady positive visibility
 
Maya Trent said:
I’ve been reading and hearing a lot lately about people managing to get bad reviews removed and certain pages deindexed from search results. It’s kind of interesting how some of them claim to clean up Trustpilot or Google reviews and even suppress negative links.

Just curious if anyone here has actually seen results from this kind of work or knows how consistent it really is. I’ve come across mixed opinions — some say it’s possible with the right approach, while others think it’s just temporary or depends on luck.

Would be great to hear what others here think or if you’ve come across any reliable methods that actually last.
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Following this thread closely. I recently started helping local businesses and one of them is dealing with some nasty fake reviews that I have no clue how to tackle.
 
anupma847 said:
Following this thread closely. I recently started helping local businesses and one of them is dealing with some nasty fake reviews that I have no clue how to tackle.
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That’s a common issue for local businesses lately. And bybuilding more real positive reviews to outweigh the fake ones. I’ve handled a few similar cases, it’s fixable with the right approach.
 
All of these services are possible, but for example Google reviews removals is patched, only fresh review can be removed. Also be aware from people who offers de-index / ban domain services, because the fact if it will be removed/deindexed for long depends on the way of doing this service. A lot of people are selling low quality services in this segment.
 
you can do it manually or hire a freelancer that will get the job done
it works, but you need to know how to make it work
 
It's very real and it works consistently when done correctly. The key word is 'correctly'.
Google and Trustpilot removals work best when you cite specific policy violations with solid evidence, not just clicking report and hoping.
Suppressing negative links is also very achievable through building strong positive content across authoritative platforms consistently over time.
The people who say it's luck are usually the ones using the wrong methods. A systematic evidence based approach gets consistent results every time.
 
I have seen mixed results with this. Removing reviews from Trustpilot or Google Reviews usually depends on whether they actually violate guidelines. Deindexing can work in some cases, but it often takes time and is not always permanent. From what I have seen, improving positive content alongside cleanup tends to be more reliable long term.
 
I have seen mixed results with this. Some removals work when there is a clear policy violation, but a lot of it does not stick long term unless the platform agrees it breaks their rules. In most cases, it seems more reliable to focus on pushing positive content rather than relying only on removals.
 
Yes, it happens a lot.
For deindexing: fix thin or duplicate content, improve quality, and resubmit pages in Search Console. For bad reviews: respond professionally and report only if they clearly violate platform rules.
 
Yes, it is possible to remove or deindex content, but it is a difficult work to do.
 
From what I have seen, removing reviews and deindexing is not always consistent. Sometimes it works if the content clearly violates guidelines, but other time it is difficult. Most long term results seem to come from building positive content and improving overall reputation instead of relying only on removals.
 
From what I have seen, removals are not always consistent unless the content clearly breaks guidelines. Long term, focusing on pushing positive content and reviews usually works better than trying to remove everything. More of a gradual cleanup than a quick fix.
 
Maya Trent said:
I’ve been reading and hearing a lot lately about people managing to get bad reviews removed and certain pages deindexed from search results. It’s kind of interesting how some of them claim to clean up Trustpilot or Google reviews and even suppress negative links.

Just curious if anyone here has actually seen results from this kind of work or knows how consistent it really is. I’ve come across mixed opinions — some say it’s possible with the right approach, while others think it’s just temporary or depends on luck.

Would be great to hear what others here think or if you’ve come across any reliable methods that actually last.
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There’s a lot of noise around this, and it’s worth separating what’s actually sustainable from what’s just short-term wins.

In practice, getting reviews or pages removed isn’t something you can rely on consistently. It usually only works when the content clearly violates platform policies (spam, fake reviews, defamation, etc.). Outside of that, removals are rare and often temporary.

What tends to hold up long term is a different approach actively building strong, positive signals around the brand. That means generating genuine customer reviews, maintaining credible profiles on authoritative platforms, and publishing content that can rank for branded terms.

For negative links, suppression through stronger, more relevant assets is generally more reliable than trying to force deindexing. It’s slower, but it’s also far more stable.

So yes, some of those claims you’re seeing are possible in specific cases, but as a consistent strategy, long-term ORM is really about authority, credibility, and sustained content not quick removals.
 
Maya Trent said:
I’ve been reading and hearing a lot lately about people managing to get bad reviews removed and certain pages deindexed from search results. It’s kind of interesting how some of them claim to clean up Trustpilot or Google reviews and even suppress negative links.

Just curious if anyone here has actually seen results from this kind of work or knows how consistent it really is. I’ve come across mixed opinions — some say it’s possible with the right approach, while others think it’s just temporary or depends on luck.

Would be great to hear what others here think or if you’ve come across any reliable methods that actually last.
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It’s definitely possible, but it’s not as straightforward or guaranteed as some people make it sound. From my experience, results depend a lot on the platform, the nature of the content, and the approach being used.

For example, legitimate removals usually involve reporting violations, legal routes, or working directly with platforms, while suppression tends to rely more on SEO and content strategies. Some cases can be resolved effectively, but others are either temporary or difficult to move, especially on platforms like Trustpilot.

So yes, it works but consistency comes down to having the right strategy rather than expecting a one size fits all solution.
 
Maya Trent said:
I’ve been reading and hearing a lot lately about people managing to get bad reviews removed and certain pages deindexed from search results. It’s kind of interesting how some of them claim to clean up Trustpilot or Google reviews and even suppress negative links.

Just curious if anyone here has actually seen results from this kind of work or knows how consistent it really is. I’ve come across mixed opinions — some say it’s possible with the right approach, while others think it’s just temporary or depends on luck.

Would be great to hear what others here think or if you’ve come across any reliable methods that actually last.
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Good question—there’s a lot of noise around this topic.

From what I’ve seen, some things can be removed (like fake or policy-violating reviews), but it depends heavily on the platform and how strong the case is. It’s not something that works consistently across the board.

For search results, “deindexing” is rare unless there’s a valid legal or policy reason. Most of the time, what people call removal is actually suppression—pushing negative results down with stronger, positive content.

That’s why you’re seeing mixed opinions. Some methods work, but they’re not guaranteed and usually take time.

In general, long-term results come from combining cleanup (where possible) + building positive assets, not relying on quick fixes
 
Maya Trent said:
I’ve been reading and hearing a lot lately about people managing to get bad reviews removed and certain pages deindexed from search results. It’s kind of interesting how some of them claim to clean up Trustpilot or Google reviews and even suppress negative links.

Just curious if anyone here has actually seen results from this kind of work or knows how consistent it really is. I’ve come across mixed opinions — some say it’s possible with the right approach, while others think it’s just temporary or depends on luck.

Would be great to hear what others here think or if you’ve come across any reliable methods that actually last.
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Yeah, some of it is definitely possible, but a lot of people oversell it.

Fake or policy-violating reviews can sometimes be removed if reported properly, but genuine negative reviews are much harder. Same with deindexing—usually there needs to be a valid legal or policy reason.

Most long-term ORM work is really about suppression, not “magic removal.” Building stronger positive content and branded assets tends to last longer than quick fixes.

So the mixed opinions make sense. Some methods work, but consistency depends a lot on the case and the platform involved
 
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