Find Your Google Business Profile Review Benchmarks
How Many Reviews Does Your Business Need?
Every business owner asks the same question: "How many Google reviews do I need to show up in the Local 3-Pack?"
We analyzed 50 million Google search results across 1,993 business categories to find out. This tool shows you the exact review benchmarks for your industry—from the minimum to get started to what it takes to dominate.
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Based on search results
Review Distribution
By Location Type
| Location | Entry | Median | Dominant |
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Based on search results
Review Distribution
By Location Type
| Location | Entry | Median | Dominant |
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About This Research
How We Collected This Data
This data comes from Local Falcon's Q4 2025 scan database—over 50 million real Google search results from across the United States. We extracted every business that appeared in Google's Local 3-Pack and analyzed their review counts and ratings.
To ensure accuracy, we de-duplicated by geographic location, so each unique search context counts only once—preventing any single user's scanning patterns from skewing the results.
What the Numbers Mean
Important Caveats
- Correlation, not causation: This data shows what 3-Pack businesses have, not necessarily what caused them to rank. Google considers many factors beyond reviews.
- Location matters: Metro areas typically require more reviews than rural areas. Use the location breakdown for more accurate benchmarks.
- Data evolves: These benchmarks reflect Q4 2025 and will shift over time as markets change.
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