Original research · Hyderabad
Hyderabad Google Maps & Review Statistics
From Banjara Hills to Gachibowli and Hitech City, we searched Google Maps for 30 business types across Hyderabad. Here is how many Google reviews it takes to reach the top 3, and where it is hardest and easiest to win.
Key findings
- The top 3 hospitals in Hyderabad average 22,470 Google reviews, the highest of the 30 business types we checked.
- Top-3 restaurants in Hyderabad average 7,673 Google reviews; a typical restaurant in the top 20 has 6,675.
- Top-3 cafes in Hyderabad average 5,615 Google reviews.
- Top-3 salons in Hyderabad average 7,579 Google reviews.
- Top-3 hotels in Hyderabad average 2,921 Google reviews.
- Top-3 gyms in Hyderabad average 901 Google reviews.
- Top-3 lawyers in Hyderabad average 993 Google reviews.
- Top-3 real estate agents in Hyderabad average 230 Google reviews.
- Top-3 dental clinics in Hyderabad average 2,860 reviews and a 4.9★ rating.
- Schools have the lowest bar: the top 3 average only 104 Google reviews.
- 14 of 20 schools in the top Google Maps results have fewer than 100 reviews, the most open category in Hyderabad.
- The biggest gap is among interior designers: the top 3 have about 13× the reviews of a typical one (3,901 vs 293).
- Hotels have the lowest average rating in Hyderabad (4.0★).
- Of the 5 Hyderabad areas with detailed data, Jubilee Hills is the toughest for restaurants (top 3 average 12,054 reviews) and Hitech City the easiest (7,999).
- At area level, 77% of real estate agents in the top results have fewer than 100 Google reviews.
- Our Hyderabad research covers 30 business types city-wide and 25 areas, using the top 20 Google Maps results of each search.
All figures are rough benchmarks from our research. Google Maps results change over time and differ slightly by where you search from.
Reviews held by the top 3, by business type
| Business type | Top-3 avg reviews | Typical business | Avg rating | Under 100 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 22,470 | 10,773 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Jewellery stores | 13,273 | 8,325 | 4.8★ | 0 of 20 |
| Sweet shops | 9,806 | 3,057 | 4.4★ | 0 of 20 |
| Clothing stores | 8,388 | 1,816 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Restaurants | 7,673 | 6,675 | 4.4★ | 0 of 20 |
| Salons | 7,579 | 1,837 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Cafes | 5,615 | 2,438 | 4.4★ | 0 of 20 |
| Bakerys | 5,217 | 3,380 | 4.4★ | 0 of 20 |
| Interior designers | 3,901 | 293 | 4.9★ | 1 of 20 |
| Coaching centres | 3,745 | 689 | 4.6★ | 0 of 20 |
| Hotels | 2,921 | 4,132 | 4.0★ | 0 of 20 |
| Dental clinics | 2,860 | 1,611 | 4.9★ | 0 of 20 |
| Furniture stores | 2,288 | 1,613 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Veterinary clinics | 1,624 | 677 | 4.6★ | 0 of 20 |
| Yoga studios | 1,557 | 256 | 4.9★ | 1 of 20 |
| Car service centres | 1,248 | 244 | 4.6★ | 3 of 20 |
| Physiotherapists | 1,176 | 561 | 4.9★ | 0 of 20 |
| Spas | 1,109 | 540 | 4.8★ | 0 of 20 |
| Dermatologists | 1,057 | 923 | 4.8★ | 0 of 20 |
| Mobile phone stores | 1,044 | 1,256 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Lawyers | 993 | 193 | 4.9★ | 3 of 20 |
| Gyms | 901 | 470 | 4.8★ | 0 of 20 |
| Pest control services | 583 | 179 | 4.9★ | 5 of 20 |
| Plumbers | 485 | 142 | 4.9★ | 2 of 20 |
| Chartered accountants | 423 | 239 | 5.0★ | 0 of 20 |
| Bike service centres | 325 | 199 | 4.7★ | 4 of 20 |
| Electricians | 316 | 130 | 4.9★ | 5 of 20 |
| Real estate agents | 230 | 69 | 4.8★ | 11 of 20 |
| Preschools | 201 | 132 | 4.8★ | 7 of 20 |
| Schools | 104 | – | 4.4★ | 14 of 20 |
Area by area
Detailed figures for the 5 Hyderabad areas published so far. More areas are added as each area page goes live.
Banjara Hills
| Business type | Top-3 avg reviews | Typical business | Avg rating | Under 100 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 11,124 | 1,795 | 4.4★ | 0 of 20 |
| Salons | 2,856 | 953 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Dental clinics | 1,437 | 282 | 4.9★ | 2 of 20 |
| Gyms | 244 | 172 | 4.6★ | 6 of 20 |
| Real estate agents | 190 | 19 | 4.8★ | 15 of 20 |
Jubilee Hills
| Business type | Top-3 avg reviews | Typical business | Avg rating | Under 100 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 12,054 | 5,237 | 4.4★ | 0 of 20 |
| Salons | 3,323 | 426 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Dental clinics | 790 | 284 | 4.9★ | 3 of 20 |
| Gyms | 155 | 150 | 4.6★ | 3 of 20 |
| Real estate agents | 139 | 33 | 4.8★ | 14 of 20 |
Madhapur
| Business type | Top-3 avg reviews | Typical business | Avg rating | Under 100 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10,222 | 3,149 | 4.5★ | 1 of 20 |
| Salons | 6,153 | 1,786 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Dental clinics | 1,657 | 371 | 4.8★ | 0 of 20 |
| Gyms | 765 | 227 | 4.7★ | 2 of 20 |
| Real estate agents | 95 | 22 | 4.7★ | 15 of 20 |
Gachibowli
| Business type | Top-3 avg reviews | Typical business | Avg rating | Under 100 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 11,359 | 3,490 | 4.4★ | 0 of 20 |
| Salons | 6,818 | 1,404 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Dental clinics | 1,890 | 472 | 4.9★ | 0 of 20 |
| Gyms | 638 | 285 | 4.7★ | 2 of 20 |
| Real estate agents | 97 | 55 | 4.9★ | 15 of 20 |
Hitech City
| Business type | Top-3 avg reviews | Typical business | Avg rating | Under 100 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 7,999 | 3,482 | 4.4★ | 0 of 20 |
| Salons | 5,174 | 1,713 | 4.7★ | 0 of 20 |
| Dental clinics | 1,668 | 363 | 4.9★ | 2 of 20 |
| Gyms | 670 | 297 | 4.6★ | 2 of 20 |
| Real estate agents | 47 | 26 | 4.7★ | 18 of 20 |
What this means for Hyderabad businesses
- Your real competition is the top 3 for your category in your own area, not the whole city.
- Food, jewellery, hospitals and sweet shops are crowded: the top 3 have collected reviews for years.
- Professional and home services (lawyers, CAs, plumbers, electricians, real estate) are far more open.
- Reviews are one factor. The right category, accurate details, photos and regular activity matter too.
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Cite this research
Journalists, bloggers and educators are welcome to use these figures. Please credit GBP Ranker with a link to this page.
Source: <a href="https://gbp-ranker.com/research/hyderabad-google-maps-statistics/">GBP Ranker, Hyderabad Google Maps & Review Statistics</a>Need a figure for a specific area, category or city? Email hello@gbp-ranker.com.
Questions
How many Google reviews does a business need in Hyderabad?
It depends on the category. In our research the top 3 restaurants in Hyderabad average 7,673 Google reviews, while the top 3 schools average only 104.
Which categories are easiest to rank in Hyderabad?
Categories where the top 3 hold few reviews and many businesses have under 100, such as schools, real estate agents and plumbers. A complete profile and steady genuine reviews can stand out there.
Where does this data come from?
From Google Maps searches GBP Ranker ran for 30 business types across Hyderabad, plus area searches, recording the top 20 results of each search.
Can I use these figures?
Yes. Please credit GBP Ranker with a link to this page.