Google Review Calculator

Figure out how many 5-star reviews you need to hit your rating goal, or project where your rating lands in 3, 6, or 12 months.

Rating calculator

Free, instant, no sign-up

Reviews per star level

Your current rating

- out of 5

Enter your review counts above

To reach - you need

-

new 5-star reviews

How it works

Three steps, no sign-up required.

1

Pick a mode

Star breakdown for your current rating, projection for a 12-month forecast, or simple for a quick target calc.

2

Enter your numbers

Your result updates live as you type. Presets give you common scenarios in one click.

3

Act on the result

Turn the number into a weekly review-request target per location, then pair it with Localith for reply workflows.

FAQ

Questions about the calculator

The calculator uses your current star rating, your existing review count, and your target rating. It applies the average-rating formula to estimate how many additional 5-star reviews you need to hit that target.
As your average rating gets closer to 5.0, each new review has less impact. Profiles with lots of existing reviews also move more slowly because each new review affects a larger total sample.
Star breakdown mode uses your actual distribution. Projection mode lets you set the average rating of new reviews. Simple mode assumes new reviews are 5 stars.
Many businesses aim for at least 4.5 stars because that is still strong social proof while remaining achievable. Competitive markets and premium services often push toward 4.7 or 4.8. See our Google review response examples for proven patterns that keep ratings high.
Build a simple review-generation workflow: send a review link after positive customer moments using our Google Review Link Generator, add QR codes in-store, and respond quickly to every review with the AI Review Reply Agent. Multi-location teams run all of this inside the Localith platform, where listings, review replies, and local SEO live in one workspace.
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Turn your review target into a real workflow

Use the calculator to set the goal, then use Localith to request more reviews, respond faster, and keep every location's reputation moving in the right direction.

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