How to Use GPTZero's Custom Review

Last updated: July 30, 2026

What Is Custom Review?

GPTZero's Custom Review lets you run structured, criteria-based feedback on your documents. You can use a pre-built reviewer template created by educators and professionals, or build your own from scratch to match your exact use case. Each document is scored per dimension (e.g., Organization, Language, Main idea, etc) on a 1–5 scale.

How to Access It

In the GPTZero app, click Custom Review in the left sidebar.

You can also go directly to: https://app.gptzero.me/review

Browsing Pre-Built Templates

GPTZero offers 30 templates across three categories:

  • Professional (14 templates) - e.g., resume reviews, business writing

  • Academic (10 templates) - e.g., essays, research papers, literary analysis

  • Exam Types (5 templates) - standardized test writing formats

To use one:

  1. Open Custom Review

  2. Search or filter by category

  3. Select the template that fits your needs

  4. Upload your file(s) and run the review

Creating Your Own Custom Reviewer

If no existing template fits, you can build your own.

  1. Open Custom Review and click Create your own

  2. In the text box, describe what your reviewer should focus on - for example:

    "Review these resumes as a hiring manager. Evaluate fit for the role and identify any major gaps or risks. Make a hire/interview/reject recommendation. Justify your decision concisely."

  3. Optionally:

    • Attach a rubric or guidelines document

    • Set a Tone (e.g., formal, encouraging)

    • Set a Grade level target

  4. Use the quick-start suggestions if you need a starting point: Student English papers, Professional writing, or Academic tone

  5. Click the arrow to continue - GPTZero will generate and let you adjust a reviewer template before running it

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What happens next:

  1. View and adjust the generated reviewer template

  2. Upload documents/text and run the review - each document is scored per dimension

Requesting an Expert Reviewer

If you need a reviewer type that doesn't exist yet, you can request one.

  1. Click Request an expert on the template browser page

  2. Fill out the form.

  3. Submit - GPTZero's team will follow up

Who Is This For?

Custom Review is useful for:

  • Educators giving structured feedback on student writing

  • Publishers and editors reviewing content against a house style

  • Hiring teams reviewing resumes or cover letters at scale

  • Anyone who needs consistent, criteria-based feedback across multiple documents

Still Have Questions?

Visit our FAQ at https://gptzero.me/faq