Compliance7 min read·
Review Incentives: What's Allowed in 2026
Free dessert for a review? Discount for feedback? The FTC and platforms each have rules.
By Review Remover Editorial Team
Google, Yelp, and the FTC prohibit incentivized reviews where the incentive is conditioned on a positive review.
Universal incentives ('we'll donate $1 per review, positive or negative') walk a fine line — Yelp prohibits these outright; Google allows under certain conditions.
Safest stance: never incentivize. Make the request easy and ask everyone.
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