Inconsistent Review Rating Calculation - Anyone Else Experiencing This?

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Inconsistent Review Rating Calculation - Anyone Else Experiencing This?

Hi fellow sellers,

I’m reaching out because I’m encountering a strange issue with the review ratings on one of my products, and I’m curious if anyone else has had a similar experience.

Here’s the situation:

My product (ASIN: B0CVNNNSYQ) currently has 7 reviews: 5 five-star reviews, 1 four-star review, and 1 one-star review.

Before the latest 5-star review was added, the product had 6 reviews (4 five-star, 1 four-star, and 1 one-star) and displayed a 4.5-star average rating.

After the new 5-star review was added, instead of the rating increasing, it dropped to 4.1 stars!

I understand that Amazon’s rating algorithm is complex and may not always result in a simple average. However, in this case, the drop in the average rating after adding another positive review seems completely illogical. This drop is not only confusing but is also negatively impacting the product’s performance.

Has anyone else experienced something similar? I’m concerned there might be an issue with Amazon’s algorithm or possibly something more concerning at play. I’ve already submitted a ticket to Seller Support and requested that it be escalated to a supervisor, but I wanted to see if anyone here has insights or advice.

Thanks for any feedback or shared experiences!

Best,

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After the new 5-star review was added, instead of the rating increasing, it dropped to 4.1 stars!
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Probably the AI suspects a review manipulation and needs time for further researches. Hopefully you have nothing to do with this review....

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Hello @Seller_LVFWAyltr8BvK

Thank you for posting your inquiry to the Forums.

I came across your thread and wanted to inquire whether you received resolution on your concern. If you still need assistance, please feel free to provide the case ID number that you opened with our Support team and I can review the correspondence already provided.

Regards,

Quincy_Amazon

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The exact same thing happened to me. I have an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, with 4 five-star reviews and 1 one-star review. But after the 6th review, which is a five-star, my overall rating dropped to 3.4. Now, out of 6 reviews, I have 5 five-star ratings. Yet, no help from Amazon support—so frustrating

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