Google Review Link Generator: Free Online Tool
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FREE TOOL · NO SIGN-UP
This Google review link generator turns your business’s Place ID into a direct link that opens the Google review form, so customers can rate you without searching for your profile first. It also creates a ready-made “Review us on Google” HTML button for your website or emails. Fewer steps means more customers actually finish a review. Paste your Place ID, add your business name and copy the link. Everything runs in your browser.
How to Use the Google Review Link Generator
Two fields and two outputs.
Step 1: Enter or paste your input
Paste your Google Place ID into the first field. It is a code that usually starts with “ChIJ”, such as ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4. If you paste a full review URL that contains placeid=, the tool extracts the ID for you. The next section explains how to find your ID.
Step 2: Choose your options
Add your Business name. It appears in the button text, for example “★ Review Bright Dental on Google”. If you leave it blank, the button says “Review us on Google”. The tool also checks the ID format and tells you if it looks valid or needs a second look.
Step 3: Copy, download or apply the result
Click Copy link to get your review URL, which looks like https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=YOUR_ID. Below it, copy or download the HTML button code for your website or email template. Open the link yourself in a browser to check it shows your business and the star rating box before sharing it with customers.
How a Direct Review Link Works
A direct Google review link opens your business’s review window straight away, with the stars ready to tap. Without it, a customer has to search for your business, find the right listing, scroll to reviews and tap “Write a review”. Every extra step loses people.
The link uses Google’s writereview address with your Place ID, which is the unique identifier Google gives every place on Maps. Because the ID points to one exact listing, the link works even if several businesses share a similar name.
When the customer opens the link:
- If they are signed in to a Google account, they see the review form for your business.
- If not, Google asks them to sign in first, since reviews require an account.
- On phones, it may open in the browser or the Google Maps app.
Google Business Profile also gives you a short review link in the dashboard under “Ask for reviews”. Both work. The Place ID link is handy when you manage several locations, build links for clients, or want a permanent URL that does not depend on a short link service.
Finding Your Place ID
Your Place ID is a unique code for your business listing on Google Maps. Three ways to find it:
- Google’s Place ID Finder. Search “Place ID Finder Google Maps Platform” to find Google’s free tool. Type your business name in the map search box, select it, and the Place ID appears in the popup.
- Your Business Profile. In your Google Business Profile, use “Ask for reviews” or “Share review form” to get a review link. Some versions show the Place ID in the long URL behind the short link.
- Google Maps URLs. Some shared links and developer tools show
place_idorplaceidin the URL. Copy the code after the equals sign.
Tips:
- Copy only the ID, without spaces or quotes.
- Place IDs are case sensitive. Do not change capitals.
- Each location of a multi-location business has its own ID.
- If your listing is merged or moved, the ID can change, so retest your link once in a while.
Sharing via Email, SMS and QR Codes
The best time to ask for a review is soon after a good experience. Put your link where customers already are:
- Email: add the HTML button to receipts, follow-up emails and newsletters. Paste the button code into an HTML block, or use the plain link behind a button in your email builder.
- SMS and WhatsApp: send the plain link with a short personal note. Messages from a real person get much better responses than automated blasts. Our WhatsApp Link Generator helps you start the chat.
- QR codes: turn the link into a QR code with any QR generator and put it on receipts, table cards, counters, invoices and packaging.
- Website: add the button to your contact page, footer or thank-you pages using a Custom HTML block.
- In person: staff can show a QR code on a tablet or card at checkout.
Keep the request short: thank them, say a review helps, and give the link.
Google Review Policy: What Not to Do
Google’s review policies are strict, and breaking them can lead to reviews being removed or your profile being restricted. Avoid these:
- Incentives. Do not offer discounts, free items, entries into prize draws or payments in exchange for reviews.
- Review gating. Do not ask customers whether they are happy first and only send the review link to happy ones. Ask everyone equally.
- Fake reviews. Do not write reviews for yourself, ask staff or family to review you, or buy reviews.
- Review stations. Avoid setting up a device on site where everyone posts from the same location or network.
- Reviewing competitors negatively.
It is fine to ask every customer for honest feedback, send reminders, and reply to all reviews, both positive and negative. Replies show future customers that you listen.
Key Features of Our Google Review Link Generator
- Free with no signup.
- Direct review link from your Place ID.
- Extracts the ID from a pasted review URL.
- Place ID check that flags IDs not in the usual format.
- Ready-made HTML button with your business name.
- Copy and Download for the link and the code.
- Private. Runs in your browser.
Businesses That Need Review Links
- Restaurants and cafes using table cards and receipts.
- Clinics, dentists and salons following up after appointments.
- Trades and home services sending a link after each job.
- Shops and ecommerce brands with local pickup or stores.
- Agencies building review links for many client locations.
Pro Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
Checklist of best practices
- Test your link while signed in and signed out.
- Ask within a day or two of the visit or purchase.
- Personalize the message with the customer’s name.
- Reply to every review.
- Track which channel brings reviews by using a separate QR code or message for each.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- Wrong business opens. You copied the ID of a different listing. Recheck in the Place ID Finder.
- “Looks invalid” warning. Some valid IDs do not start with ChIJ. Test the link; if it opens your form, it is fine.
- Button text shows “us”. Add your business name in the second field.
- Asking in bulk. Sudden bursts of reviews can trigger filters. Ask steadily over time.
Make Leaving a Review Easy
Paste your Place ID above and copy your review link and button. Help customers find you with the Google Maps Link Generator, mark up your reviews with the Review Schema Generator, and add business details with the Local Business Schema Generator. Browse all free tools in the FHSEO Hub tools directory.
