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Card class: Non-HeroCategory: Marketplace

At a glance

Avg Review Rating is a reputation metric tracked from Mercari data. It surfaces operational signal at the reputation layer so merchants can spot regressions, opportunities, and structural patterns in their store performance. The card pairs with sibling metrics in the Reputation category to build a complete diagnostic picture; cross-reference the related cards listed below for context.
What it countsAvg Review Rating as exposed by the Mercari integration. The metric is computed from the latest available data and refreshed on the standard data refresh.
Sample typeBackend API data from Mercari, refreshed on the standard data refresh.
Why it mattersThe metric appears in the Reputation category and complements the sibling cards listed below. Track movement over time to identify regressions or opportunities.
Reading the valueCompare the current period to the prior period to identify direction. Cross-reference siblings for the full diagnostic picture.
Currencynumber
Time window30D
Alert trigger-
Sentiment key{'type': 'gauge', 'thresholds': "{'good': 4.5, 'warn': 4}"}
Rolesowner, marketing, operations

Calculation

Calculated automatically from your Mercari data. See the At a glance summary above for what the metric tracks and the worked example below for a typical reading.

Worked example

A representative reading of Avg Review Rating for a typical merchant on Mercari. The card reports the current period value alongside a comparison against the previous period. Direction matters: rising values may be healthy or concerning depending on the underlying metric. Cross-reference the siblings below to triangulate cause when the value moves outside expected range. For deeper investigation, use Vortex Mind to trace upstream causes; for natural-language exploration, ask Ask Viq.

Sibling cards merchants should reference together

CardWhy merchants reach for it
mer_buyer_messages_unreadReputation sibling: Buyer Messages Unread.
mer_feedback_scoreReputation sibling: Seller Feedback Score.
mer_aovSales sibling: Average Order Value.
mer_dispute_rateReturns sibling: Dispute Rate.

Reconciling against the vendor’s own dashboard

Where to look in Mercari’s own dashboard: The Mercari dashboard surfaces this metric (or its components) under the relevant report section. Confirm period boundaries and filter settings match the Vortex IQ profile to reconcile cleanly. Why the Vortex IQ value may legitimately differ:
ReasonDirectionWhat to do
Period boundary. Vortex IQ uses 30-day rolling by default; vendor dashboards may use calendar periods.VariableMatch the period range.
Time zone. Vendor uses account time zone; Vortex IQ aligns to merchant reporting time zone.MarginalConfirm time zone match.
Filter scope. Profile-level filters (channel, B2B, test orders) may narrow the Vortex IQ view.VariableMatch filter settings.
Cross-connector reconciliation: complement with sibling cards in the same category for the full diagnostic picture. For divergence investigations, use Vortex Mind.

Known limitations / merchant FAQs

Q: How often does Avg Review Rating update? The card refreshes on the standard data refresh (typically every 30-60 minutes for live integrations). For real-time signals, force a manual refresh from the dashboard. Q: Why does my Mercari dashboard show a different number? The most common reasons are period-boundary differences (Vortex IQ uses 30-day rolling vs vendor’s calendar months), time-zone alignment, and filter scope (profile-level vs vendor’s all-account view). Match these settings before assuming a real divergence. Q: How does Avg Review Rating relate to other reputation metrics? Track this card alongside the siblings listed above to build a complete picture. Single-metric reads can mislead; the diagnostic value is in the cross-reference. Q: Can I customise the alert threshold? Yes, sensitivity thresholds are configurable per profile in the Sensitivity tab. Adjust to match your business baseline rather than relying on the generic default.

Tracked live in Vortex IQ Nerve Centre

Avg Review Rating is one of hundreds of KPI pulses Vortex IQ tracks across Mercari and 70+ other ecommerce connectors. Nerve Centre runs the detection layer; Vortex Mind investigates the cause when something moves; Ask Viq lets you interrogate any number in plain English. Start for free or book a demo to see this metric running on your own data.