Competitor Review Tracker
Free — 1 competitorMonitor your competitor's Google review count and rating over time. See how fast they're collecting reviews and benchmark against your own velocity.
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Free accounts can track 1 competitor. Paid plans track up to 5.
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AutoReview tracks up to 5 competitors
Paid plans let you track 5 competitors simultaneously, plus you get automated review collection, AI response drafting, and full analytics on your own business.
Why track competitor reviews?
Your review count relative to competitors is one of the strongest local ranking signals. If a competitor is collecting 20 reviews/month and you are collecting 5, the gap widens over time — and so does their ranking advantage. Tracking their velocity tells you exactly how fast you need to grow your own review count to stay competitive.
What to do when a competitor is outpacing you
If a competitor's review count is growing faster than yours, that is a signal to focus on your review collection strategy. The fastest fix is to systematically ask every customer — via email or SMS — within 24 hours of their visit. Even a simple automated follow-up can 2–3× your monthly review rate.
How review count affects local search rankings
Google's local ranking algorithm considers review count, review quality, and recency. Businesses with more reviews — especially recent ones — appear higher in the local pack. Regularly monitoring both your count and your competitors' count gives you early warning when you are falling behind.
How data is collected
Review counts are pulled from Google's Places API — the same source Google uses for Maps and Search. Data is snapped once per day when you visit this page, so the chart shows your historical observations. For real-time monitoring, visit daily or use AutoReview's automated competitor alerts.
Competitor review tracker FAQ
How do I track a competitor's Google reviews?
Create a free account, search for the competitor's business by name and city, and click "Track this business." The tool snapshots their current Google review count and rating as a baseline, then records a new data point each time you check back — so you can watch their review count climb over time without manually checking Google Maps.
How many Google reviews does my competitor have?
Search any competitor in the tracker and you'll instantly see their current Google review count and star rating, pulled from the same Google data that powers Maps and Search. Add them to your free account and the tool keeps a running history so you can see not just how many reviews they have today, but how fast they're adding more.
How often is the competitor review count updated?
The count refreshes when you load the page — each visit records a fresh observation, so revisiting daily or weekly builds the most accurate velocity chart. The history you see reflects your own check-ins over time rather than a constant live feed, so consistent visits give you the clearest trend.
Is it free to track a competitor's reviews?
Yes. Tracking 1 competitor is completely free — you only need a free account so we can save their data and build your historical chart. There's no credit card required. Upgrading to a paid AutoReview plan lets you monitor up to 5 competitors at once alongside automated review collection for your own business.
Why should I monitor competitor review velocity?
Review velocity — how fast a business adds new reviews — is one of the clearest early-warning signals in local SEO. If a competitor is gaining reviews faster than you, they'll steadily pull ahead in the local pack even if you have more reviews today. Tracking their pace tells you exactly how much you need to accelerate your own review collection to defend your ranking.