Understanding Google Maps Search Results Sorting Criteria for Local SEO

Hi! When doing a search for local businesses on google maps, how are the results sorted in the table (e.g., by distance, relevance, or prominence)? I'm asking to understand if businesses that appear lower in the list have weaker local SEO.

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Bo (.
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Hey, thanks for reaching out! 😊 The items aren’t sorted in any particular order, but if you’re looking to track rankings, you could use tools like Semrush to check traffic and determine which one is performing best. You could also leverage an external API for more detailed insights. I also found a great Quora threadthat might help you with this! Let me know if you need more info! 👍
Hesham E.
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Got it, thanks that is quite useful!
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Thank you so much for sharing your feedback Hesham E.!