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Google Review Response Templates

Respond faster with templates that stay human, on-brand, and rating-appropriate.

What should Google review response templates include?

Templates should vary by star rating and scenario: thank positive reviewers with specifics, acknowledge neutral feedback with a fix, and respond to negative reviews with empathy, resolution steps, and offline contact. Always personalize the opening line.

Template samples

5-star

Thank you, [Name]—we're glad [specific detail] stood out. Our team works hard to [value]. Hope to see you again soon.

3-star

Thanks for the honest feedback, [Name]. We're sorry [issue] missed the mark. We've shared this with the team and would love to make it right—please reach us at [contact].

TL;DR

Use rating-specific templates, personalize the first line, and keep response SLA under 48 hours.

Evidence and editorial standards

Written to support a real business decision

Reviewed by the Gloo Local Product & Research Team on September 11, 2026. Product statements describe connected Gloo Local workflows. External facts are linked to their sources. Illustrative operating examples are not represented as measured customer outcomes.

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