Google reviews calculator.
How many do you need?
Enter your current Google rating and number of reviews. See how many 5-star reviews it takes to reach your target, how long that is at your pace, and what one bad review would cost you.
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Your answer
5-star reviews needed for each target
| Target | All 5-star | Realistic mix (avg 4.8) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | – | – |
| 4.3 | – | – |
| 4.5 | – | – |
| 4.7 | – | – |
| 4.8 | – | – |
| 4.9 | – | – |
What one 1-star review costs
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Get your direct Google review link, a QR code and a printable card. Then see where you rank on Google Maps.
How to get the reviews you need
- Ask every customer, every time. Straight after the job, while they’re happy, by text with your direct review link.
- Put a card where customers wait. Print a review card with a QR code for your counter, van or invoices.
- Reply to every review. It shows future customers you care. Use our reply templates.
- Never buy or reward reviews. It breaks Google’s rules and the Australian Consumer Law. See fake reviews and the ACCC.
More ideas in how to get more Google reviews. Want to see how your reviews compare with the top 3 near you? Run a free Google Maps rank check.
Common questions
How does the calculator work?
It takes your current average and number of reviews, then works out how many new reviews at your chosen star level it takes to lift the average to your target. Google shows your rating rounded to one decimal place, so treat the answer as a close estimate.
Why does one bad review hurt so much?
With only a few reviews, each one is a big share of your average. A single 1-star review can drop a 5.0 profile with 9 reviews to 4.6. The more genuine reviews you have, the less any one review moves you.
Can I reach 5.0?
Only if every review is 5 stars. Once you have any lower review, the average can get very close to 5.0 but can’t reach it. Most customers trust 4.6 to 4.9 more than a perfect score anyway.
Can I pay or reward customers for reviews?
No. Google doesn’t allow incentives of any kind for reviews, and fake reviews breach the Australian Consumer Law. Ask every customer, not only the happy ones.
Does a higher rating help me rank on Google Maps?
Reviews are part of what Google calls prominence, one of its three local ranking factors. Nobody outside Google knows the exact weight, and more reviews won’t guarantee a higher position. They do help customers choose you once they find you.
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