Review Velocity Calculator
Enter your current review count, your target, and your timeframe. Get the exact number of reviews you need per month — with a projected growth chart.
Want to hit your target faster?
AutoReview collects reviews on autopilot
Send personalized review requests automatically after every sale — no manual follow-up needed. Most businesses 2–3× their review velocity within 60 days.
Why review velocity matters
Google's local ranking algorithm weighs both the total number of reviews and how recently they were received. A business with 50 reviews — all collected in the last 30 days — will often outrank one with 200 reviews collected years ago. Consistently collecting new reviews signals to Google that your business is active and trusted.
What makes a realistic monthly target?
For most local businesses with 50–200 customers per month, a realistic target is 5–15% of customers leaving a review. That means a business serving 100 customers/month can realistically collect 5–15 new reviews/month with a consistent ask strategy. Use this calculator to map your specific goal to a monthly rate you can actually hit.
How to improve your review rate
- Ask at the right moment — immediately after a positive interaction
- Make it frictionless — one-tap direct Google review link
- Personalize the ask — use the customer's name
- Follow up once — a single reminder can double your conversion rate
The 100-review benchmark
100 Google reviews is a commonly cited threshold where businesses start seeing a meaningful lift in local search rankings and consumer trust. Below 100, potential customers may hesitate. Above 100 with a 4.5+ rating, you are seen as an established, trusted option. This calculator helps you chart the path from where you are to where you want to be.