Review Removal Calculator

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Use this review removal calculator to find your new star rating after getting 1-star reviews removed.

Your star rating is calculated by dividing the total number of star points by the total number of reviews. Each 1-star review contributes only 1 point but still counts as a full review, so removing it both raises your average and reduces the total review count at the same time. The calculator subtracts one point and one review for every 1-star review removed, then recalculates the new average rating.

Because Google rounds displayed ratings (for example, 4.95 showing as 5.0), even a small number of removals can noticeably increase your visible star rating.

The calculator automatically takes this into consideration.

Importance of Star Rating

The Impact of Star Rating in Google Search & AI Models

The impact of star rating can easily be observed in Google Search, Maps, and within AI models where only the “highest-rated” are returned in results. Additionally, findings from the “Local Consumer Review Survey 2026” by BrightLocal show the following:

  • 31% of people only choose businesses with 4.5+ star rating
  • 47% of people won’t use a business with < 20 reviews
  • Consumers expect high star ratings and recent reviews

For example, look at the query, personal injury lawyer phoenix (pictured on the right). Google is only showing law firms with over 350 total reviews, and with a star rating of at least 4.9.

The importance of star rating on Google Search / Local SEO
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about frequently asked questions as it relates star ratings...

Google attempts to show the “best” local businesses in search results, meaning that if you have the highest star rating and review count, your business is likely to receive more visibility in search results. If your top competitors in local search all have 4.8+ star rating and you have a 4.5, then you may want to consider generating more positive reviews to your business profile. To get more reviews, you can send satisfied customers your Google review link to prompt a review.

To negate a 1-star review, generally 10 to 20 new 5-star reviews are needed depending on your current star rating and total number of Google reviews. You can use the calculator above to better understand how many additional reviews you will need to obtain your target star rating.

Yes, it is possible to remove a 1-star review, especially if it violates Google’s guidelines. To remove a review, learn how to report and escalate a Google review. Alternatively, you can try using a company that specializes in Google review removal services to help (as the standard reporting and escalation process generally is not helpful).