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False or inappropriate product reviews

How to identify and flag problematic reviews on your product page.

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Written by Ben Griese
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Negative or false reviews can misrepresent your product on Product Hunt, potentially impacting your brand reputation. If you encounter inappropriate reviews, such as spam, retaliatory, or unethical comments, you can follow these steps to address them.

Identifying Problematic Reviews

Before taking action, it's important to confirm whether a review qualifies as inappropriate. Examples include:

  • False reviews: Comments that contain incorrect or misleading information.

  • Spam reviews: Irrelevant or promotional content not linked to genuine product experiences.

  • Retaliatory reviews: Feedback left as retaliation rather than an honest customer experience.

  • Unethical reviews: Malicious comments, potentially from competitors, meant to harm your product’s reputation.

Resolving Issues with Product Hunt Reviews

We offer a structured process for dealing with inappropriate reviews:

  1. Flag the Review Using the Product Hunt Site:

    1. If a review violates community guidelines, you can flag it directly on the platform. Use the options provided in the product page interface to submit the flagging request.

  2. Contact the Support Team:

    1. For complex issues or if immediate flagging is insufficient, reach out to the Product Hunt support team with details about the problematic review. Include evidence wherever possible, such as screenshots or descriptions documenting why the review is inappropriate.

  3. Adherence to Community Standards:

    1. The Product Hunt team will evaluate the flagged review based on their community standards. If the review is found to violate guidelines, appropriate action (e.g., review removal) will be taken. Ensure to familiarize yourself with these standards to understand what constitutes a violation.

Importance of Following the Guidelines

When submitting a flagging request or contacting support, it’s critical to ensure your request aligns with the community guidelines. Product Hunt operates with a focus on protecting genuine interaction while discouraging unconstructive or harmful behavior.


As a proactive approach, always encourage honest and authentic engagement with your audience to minimize the possibility of problematic reviews in the future. By following the steps outlined above, you can safeguard your product’s presence on Product Hunt efficiently.


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For further clarification or additional assistance, feel free to contact the Product Hunt support team.

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