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Weighted sorting for Google Maps : ranks results using a weighted algorithm combining ratings and review counts Stop Trusting 5-Star Ratings with Only 3 Reviews! Ever searched for a restaurant on Google Maps and found a place with 5 stars... but only 2 reviews? Meanwhile, a 4.7-star place with 2,000 reviews gets buried below? Google Maps Weighted Sorter fixes this problem once and for all. How It Works Our smart weighted algorithm combines two crucial factors: Star Rating: How good is this place? Review Count: How reliable is that rating? The Formula: rating² × log₁₀(reviews)^1.5 This means a 4.5-star restaurant with 1,500 reviews will rank higher than a 5-star place with only 10 reviews. Because statistically, it's more likely to actually be good. Key Features One-Click Sorting Simply click the "Weighted Sort" button that appears on any Google Maps search results page. Instant reordering based on our weighted algorithm. Visual Score Badges Each result displays: Rank position (#1, #2, #3...) Calculated weighted score Rating and review count breakdown Customizable Weights Fine-tune the algorithm to your preferences: Adjust rating importance (1.0 to 4.0) Adjust review count importance (0.5 to 3.0) Set minimum review threshold (filter out places with too few reviews) Clean, Non-Intrusive Design Floating sort button stays out of your way Badges blend naturally with Google Maps UI No ads, no popups, no tracking Perfect For Travelers Planning a trip to a new city? Find genuinely popular restaurants, hotels, and attractions, not tourist traps with fake reviews. Foodies Discover hidden gems that locals love. High review counts often indicate places that have stood the test of time. Business Travelers Quickly identify reliable hotels and restaurants near your meeting location without second-guessing every rating. Local Explorers Find the best coffee shops, gyms, parks, and services in your neighborhood based on real community feedback. Why Review Count Matters Research shows that: Businesses can easily get friends and family to leave 5-star reviews A rating becomes statistically reliable after ~30+ reviews Popular places with thousands of reviews have proven consistency Our algorithm accounts for this, giving you results you can actually trust. Privacy First No data collection: We don't track your searches No account required: Works immediately after install No external servers: All processing happens locally in your browser Open source: Check our code on GitHub How to Use 1. Install the extension 2. Go to Google Maps (google.com/maps) 3. Search for anything (restaurants, hotels, etc.) 4. Click the "Weighted Sort" button (top-right corner) 5. Results are instantly reordered by weighted score! Pro Tip: Scroll down to load more results before sorting for better rankings. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does this work on Google Maps mobile? A: No, this is a Chrome desktop extension only. Q: Can I adjust the sorting formula? A: Yes! Click the extension icon to access settings and customize rating weight, review weight, and minimum reviews. Q: Does it work in all countries? A: Yes, the extension works on any Google Maps search globally. Q: Is my data safe? A: Absolutely. The extension only runs on Google Maps pages and processes data locally. Nothing is sent to external servers. Support and Feedback Found a bug? Have a feature request? Visit our GitHub repository to report issues or contribute to the project. Make smarter decisions on Google Maps. Install Google Maps Weighted Sorter today!