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How much does one bad review really cost?

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Use stars and sliders to estimate the visible rating drop before it happens.

The damage

Most owners underestimate how badly one 1-star review can hurt momentum. This panel shows the direct rating impact and what recovery takes.

3 new 1-star reviews drop you from 4.60 to 4.51

Today: 4.60 stars

After bad reviews: 4.51 stars

Rating drop

0.09 stars

Per Google's average formula.

5-stars to recover

27

Consecutive 5-star reviews to return to your prior rating.

Why this matters

Merchants who keep ratings high usually catch complaints privately before customers post publicly.