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TrustScore Calculator
Calculate how many 5-star reviews you need to reach your next rating target across Trustpilot, Google, G2, and more.
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Review Planning Tools
Use these tools to set your target score, estimate required review volume, and build a realistic review growth planning timeline.
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Review Velocity Planner
Turn your target score into a practical timeline with daily and weekly review pacing based on your deadline.
Open PlannerWhen to Use Each Tool
Use the calculator for volume math and the planner for timeline execution. Together, they turn score goals into an operational campaign model.
TrustScore Calculator
Use this first when you need the review rating calculator answer: how many 5-star reviews are required for a specific target score at your current baseline.
Review Velocity Planner
Use this second to convert required volume into daily and weekly pacing, based on your campaign deadline and acceptable delivery rhythm.
3-Step Workflow
Follow this sequence to keep review growth planning measurable, predictable, and conversion-oriented.
1
Set a Realistic Target Score
Start with a conversion-focused target range, not vanity numbers. For many businesses, a credible 4.4 to 4.7 range is stronger than chasing a perfect 5.0 with low volume.
2
Estimate Required Review Volume
Use the calculator to model how many 5-star reviews you need at your current rating and review count. Compare multiple targets before deciding budget and timeline.
3
Plan Daily and Weekly Velocity
Convert required volume into a practical schedule that matches normal customer activity. Controlled pacing helps protect credibility and keeps growth patterns stable.
Platform Starter Benchmarks
Use these starter ranges to structure your first forecast. Then refine by current volume, competition, and campaign timeframe.
Trustpilot
Starter range: 4.3 to 4.6
TrustScore planning should account for weighted behavior at lower review counts. Model scenarios first, then scale gradually.
Starter range: 4.2 to 4.6
Local businesses usually benefit from steady average recovery planning and consistent delivery tied to real customer flow.
G2
Starter range: 4.1 to 4.5
B2B profiles need both rating quality and recency momentum. Consistent publishing can strengthen shortlist trust signals.
Yelp
Starter range: 4.0 to 4.5
Avoid burst activity. Yelp reputation growth performs better with continuity and realistic cadence across review cycles.
TripAdvisor
Starter range: 4.2 to 4.6
Hospitality brands should align review timing with booking demand and seasonality to support stable listing performance.
Google Play
Starter range: 4.1 to 4.5
Mobile apps need sustained review velocity. Plan recurring review flow to support install conversion without sudden spikes.
Common Planning Mistakes
Avoid these mistakes to keep your resources strategy clean and maintain strong page intent across your review growth funnel.
Targeting 5.0 Too Early
Perfect-score goals often inflate budget and timeline without improving trust proportionally. Prioritize practical conversion ranges first.
Publishing in Unnatural Bursts
Sharp spikes can weaken profile credibility. Distribute review volume over predictable windows instead of one-time pushes.
Skipping Recalculation
Review math changes as your volume grows. Recalculate after each batch or monthly to keep targets and pacing accurate.
Cannibalizing Calculator Keywords
Use distinct page intent: formula explainers, tool walkthroughs, and platform-specific recovery pages should each serve different search needs.
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Read articleResources FAQ
Quick answers to help you run cleaner forecasts and stronger review growth planning campaigns.
Should I use the calculator or velocity planner first?
Use the TrustScore Calculator first to estimate total review volume, then use the Review Velocity Planner to set realistic daily and weekly pacing.
How often should I update my review growth plan?
Update after each completed review batch or at least once per month so your projections reflect current rating and volume.
What target range is usually practical for conversion?
Many businesses perform well in a realistic 4.4 to 4.7 range, especially when supported by strong review volume and recent activity.
Can one planning model work for every platform?
A unified process works, but assumptions differ by platform. Trustpilot forecasting is often weighted, while most other platforms are planned with simple average models.
How do I avoid unnatural review patterns?
Avoid one-time bursts, align cadence to normal customer demand, and run deadline-based pacing that looks operationally consistent.