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Google to Disable Reviews and Ratings for Schools on Maps Globally by End of April

The tech giant cites recurring harmful and off-topic contributions as the reason for the phased removal of user reviews worldwide.

Le groupe Google a indiqué mercredi 16 avril 2025 que les avis et notes donnés sur l’application Google Maps aux établissements scolaires allaient être désactivés fin avril.
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Overview

  • Google confirmed it will disable user reviews and ratings for all educational institutions on Google Maps globally by the end of April 2025.
  • The decision addresses the persistent misuse of the platform, including harmful and off-topic comments that violate Google’s policies.
  • The change will apply to all primary, middle, and high schools, with both existing and future reviews being removed.
  • The rollout will occur in phases over several weeks, ensuring a gradual implementation worldwide.
  • Educational organizations, such as Snes-FSU, have welcomed the move, noting that reviews had become venues for personal disputes rather than constructive feedback.