Google Star Rating Calculator
See how your Google star rating could change if specific negative reviews were removed, and how many new 5 star reviews it would take to reach the same rating without removing anything.
Your current reviews
Your new rating
+0.1 starsEstimate only. Your current rating is already rounded by Google, so the real result may differ slightly.
Check which reviews qualifyWhy your star rating matters
Your Google rating is often the first signal a potential customer sees, before they visit your website, call, or read a single review in detail.
- A handful of low, policy-violating reviews can drag your average down even when most of your genuine feedback is positive.
- Review signals feed into how Google ranks businesses in local search, so a lower rating can quietly affect visibility too.
- A rating that reflects real experiences lets genuine customer feedback do the work of building trust for you.
Calculator questions
A few common questions about star ratings and what can be removed.
What counts as a good Google rating?+
There is no official cutoff, but a higher rating, especially above 4 stars, is generally seen as more trustworthy by potential customers browsing search results or Google Maps.
How many 5 star reviews would it take to offset one 1 star review?+
It depends on your current rating and total number of reviews. Enter your own numbers in the calculator above: the result on the right shows exactly how many new 5 star reviews it would take to reach the same rating without removing anything.
Can any review be removed?+
No. Only reviews that break one of Google's own policies and content guidelines can be removed, such as fake reviews, harassment or spam. A review cannot be removed simply because it is negative or because you disagree with it.
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