> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.birdeye.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Review and Rating Overview

> Get a report on review and rating trends over a specified time period.

```
review_and_rating_overview
```

## Description

Returns aggregated review volume and rating trend data for the authenticated business over a specified date range. Useful for identifying periods of high review activity or rating changes.

## Parameters

| Parameter   | Type   | Required | Format       | Description                   |
| ----------- | ------ | -------- | ------------ | ----------------------------- |
| `startDate` | string | Yes      | `MM/DD/YYYY` | Start of the reporting period |
| `endDate`   | string | Yes      | `MM/DD/YYYY` | End of the reporting period   |

## Example Usage

```
What are my review trends from 01/01/2026 to 06/26/2026?
```

```
Show me a review and rating overview for Q1 2026.
```

## Example Response

```json theme={null}
{
  "totalReviews": 342,
  "averageRating": 4.6,
  "ratingDistribution": {
    "5": 210,
    "4": 89,
    "3": 28,
    "2": 10,
    "1": 5
  },
  "trend": [
    { "month": "January 2026", "count": 112, "avgRating": 4.7 },
    { "month": "February 2026", "count": 98, "avgRating": 4.5 },
    { "month": "March 2026", "count": 132, "avgRating": 4.6 }
  ]
}
```

## Notes

* This tool operates at the account level — data is aggregated across all locations.
* For per-location breakdowns, use [`get_review_summary`](/mcp/tools/reviews/get-review-summary).