How many 5-star reviews to reach your target rating?
Enter your Google rating, your review count and the rating you want. See how many new 5-star reviews it takes to get there.
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Google review calculator
Your average on Google
How many reviews you have now
To reach 4.6 from 4.2 you need at least
120new 5-star reviews
120 reviews now, 240 at your target
The math
How the calculator works
Your rating is the average of every review. To pull it up, each new review has to be above your target. The calculator assumes every new review is 5 stars, so treat the result as the minimum.
It also shows the other side: how far one 1-star review would move you today.
Formula
New 5-star reviews = (target × total − current × total) ÷ (5 − target)
- With your numbers
- (4.6 × 120 − 4.2 × 120) ÷ 0.4 = 120.0
- Rounded up
- 120 reviews
- One 1-star review today would take you to
- 4.17 stars
Rating levels
What's a good Google rating to aim for?
- Under 3.0
- Fix the causes first. Read your lowest reviews and reply to each one.
- 3.0 to 3.9
- Work on the common complaints, and ask every customer for a review.
- 4.0 to 4.6
- A solid rating. Keep asking every customer so new reviews keep coming.
- 4.7 to 5.0
- Keep it current. A steady flow of recent reviews matters as much as the number.
Tips
How to get more Google reviews
Practical ways to ask every customer, and keep your rating current.
Ask right after the purchase or visit
Set it up in WiserReview
Send an automatic email or SMS after each order or appointment, with your Google review link as the button.
Use a direct review link
Set it up in WiserReview
Copy your Google review link and add it to receipts, emails and chat replies.
Add a QR code where customers are
Set it up in WiserReview
Create a QR code for your review link and put it on the counter, menus or packaging.
Reply to every review
Set it up in WiserReview
Reply from WiserReview, approve an AI draft, or let AI replies publish to Google on their own.
Stay within the rules
Mistakes that can cost you your reviews
Asking only happy customers
Google calls this review gating. Ask every customer, whatever their experience.
One link for every location
Each location has its own review link. The wrong one sends reviews to the wrong place.
Copying reviews from other sites
Never repost Facebook or Yelp reviews on Google.
Ignoring negative reviews
Reply politely and fix the issue. Other shoppers read your replies.
Asking everyone at once
Spread requests over time instead of one big blast.
Fake or self-written reviews
Never write reviews for your own business. Google can suspend your profile.
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Calculator questions, answered
The calculator uses your current average rating, total reviews, and target rating to find how many new 5-star reviews you need.
No, you can use the calculator manually by entering your current rating and review count.
It shows the number of new positive reviews required to reach your target average rating.
The calculator assumes 5-star reviews for accuracy, but you can manually adjust the result if you often receive 4-star reviews.
Check your progress weekly to track new reviews and stay aware of how your average rating changes.
Yes, Google removes reviews that violate its policies, including paid or fake feedback.
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