Free tool
Google Rating Calculator
Ever wondered exactly how many 5-star reviews it takes to nudge a 4.2 up to a 4.5? It’s not a guessing game; it’s maths. Because older reviews carry the same weight as new ones in a lifetime average, moving the needle takes a clear, data-driven strategy.
Our target rating calculator does the heavy lifting. From your current review count and average, it pinpoints the exact number of positive reviews you need to hit your goal. Enter your current rating and review volume to see your “review gap”.
An exact number
Not a rough estimate: the precise number of 5★ reviews needed, using the same average Google shows.
A realistic timeline
See how long it will take at your current review velocity, and how much faster you could get there.
Set the right goal
Know whether 4.5, 4.7 or 4.9 is realistic for your business this quarter.
Frequently asked questions
How is a Google rating calculated?
Google shows the average of all your star ratings, rounded to one decimal place. Every review counts equally, so the more reviews you already have, the more new 5-star reviews it takes to move your average.
How many 5-star reviews do I need to go from 4.2 to 4.5?
It depends on how many reviews you have. With 87 reviews averaging 4.2, you need 53 new 5-star reviews to reach 4.5. Enter your own numbers above for your exact figure.
Can I remove bad reviews to raise my rating?
Only reviews that break Google’s policies can be removed. Use our Review Removal Triage tool to check a review against Google’s policies and get the right way to report it.
Free review report
How fast are you getting reviews compared with your competitors?
Get your score out of 100, your local ranking against the top 3 near you, and exactly how many 5★ reviews you need to overtake them. Free, in about 15 seconds.
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What does Review Velocity give my business?
Online Dashboard
All of our features are located in one easy to use dashboard. You can manage and respond to reviews, update your Google Business page, post to your page, share reviews straight to your social channels and show all your latest reviews on your website. It’s a way to manage your local reputation quickly and easily.
Ranking, Performance and Strategy Insights
Our dashboard gives you your review stats and breakdowns across review platforms. It also lets you check your rankings and competitors and your Google performance, and gives you strategy insights: what’s working, what you can improve based on customer feedback, and an action plan.
Gather Reviews
The core of our software is making it easy to get your customers to leave you the glowing reviews your business deserves: Tap to Review (the same tech as tap to pay), QR codes, email requests, SMS requests and WhatsApp requests. Each type of business needs a different strategy for success.
Respond to your Reviews
Respond to every review across all your platforms in one place, or let Velocity AI auto-respond for you, or use it as a template and add your own customisation. For customers leaving reviews, AI suggestions guide them on what to write so you get better, more detailed reviews automatically.
Social Review Sharing
Finding it difficult to know what to post on your socials every week? Review Velocity lets you share the best of your reviews across multiple social platforms automatically. What better way to get potential clients interested in your business?
Google Business Profile Management
We help busy business owners manage their Google Business Profile from the dashboard, including updating opening hours, uploading photos, updating descriptions and posting to your page. Velocity AI posts to your GBP profile.
Website Widget
Display your best reviews from your chosen review platforms on your website. It updates automatically, so your site always shows the latest social proof of just how great your business is. If you don’t have a website yet, Review Velocity will give you a free starter website.
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