Who Beats You on Google Maps, and What Will It Take to Pass Them?
See where you rank on Google Maps for your service and city, the three businesses Google shows first, and exactly how many reviews and which listing fixes stand between you and the top 3.
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- #1 Summit Roofing412 reviews
- #2 Coastal Roof Pros288 reviews
- #3 Bayside Roofing Co.196 reviews
- #7 Your business96 reviews
Gap to the #3 spot101 reviews
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Book my free call →What is a Google Maps competitor gap?
Your Google Maps competitor gap is the difference between your business and the three businesses Google Maps shows first for your service and city: in position, reviews, star rating, category and how complete your listing is. Closing it is how you move into the top 3, where most Maps calls go.
Customers rarely scroll past the first few Maps results. Knowing exactly what the leaders have that you don't turns "rank higher on Google" into a short, specific to-do list.
What your report shows
- Your position
From your city, and from right next to your business.
- Who's in the top 3
The businesses Google shows first, with their ratings and review counts.
- Your review gap
How many more reviews you need to pass the #3 business.
- Listing fixes
Category, website link and claimed status, checked against the leaders.
How the Google Maps competitor check works
- Tell us your business
Your business name, what you do and the city you serve. We find your Google Maps listing from your name.
- We search Google Maps live
We run the search a new customer would, from your city and from your business's location.
- See your gap
A score out of 100, the businesses ahead of you, and the specific gaps to close first.
- Email verified first. The check only runs after you enter the code we email you.
- Protected from bots. Cloudflare security checks and daily limits keep the tool fast for real owners.
- Your details stay private. We use them for your report and follow-up only, and never sell them.
What the Google Maps competitor check looks at
Your Maps position
Where you rank for your service and city, and where you rank for someone searching near your business.
Reviews vs the top 3
Your review count next to the three businesses Google shows first, and how many more you need to pass #3.
Star rating
Your rating compared with the average of the top 3.
Business category
Whether your main Google category matches what the leading businesses use.
Website link
Whether your Google listing sends people to your website.
Claimed profile
Whether Google shows your Business Profile as claimed, so you control it.
How to close your Google Maps gap
- Pick the right main category. Match the category the top businesses use for your main service, and add the others as secondary categories. How to optimize your profile
- Ask every happy customer for a review. A text with a direct link, sent right after the job, works best. How to get more Google reviews
- Complete every field. Services, hours, service area, photos and a clear description all help Google match you to searches.
- Link your website and keep details identical. Your name, address and phone should match on your website, Yelp, BBB and every directory.
- Check your reviews too. Run the free Google review health check to see your reply rate and get suggested replies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Google Maps competitor gap check show?
It searches Google Maps for your service in your city, the way a new customer would, and shows your position, the three businesses Google shows first, and how your reviews, star rating, business category and listing compare with theirs. You also see how many more reviews you need to pass the #3 business.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no charge and no credit card. We email you a 6-digit code to confirm your address, so we can send you the report and keep the tool for real business owners, since every check runs live Google searches.
Why do you also check from my business's location?
Google Maps ranks businesses partly by how close they are to the person searching. A business can be #1 for people down the street and missing for people across town. We show both: your position for a search of your city, and your position for someone searching near your business.
How is the number of reviews I need worked out?
We take the review count of the business in the #3 spot for your search and subtract yours. Reviews aren't the only thing Google looks at, but they're one you can steadily improve.
What is the main business category and why does it matter?
Your main category is the one Google uses to describe your business, like "Glass shop" or "Roofing contractor". Google relies on it heavily to decide which searches you show up for, so it should match what the top businesses for your main service use.
How often should I check?
Once a month is enough. Map rankings move slowly, so checking every day mostly shows normal variation.