Embed Google Reviews on WordPress — Plugin

Illustration of the GR Widget WordPress plugin icon connected to a Google reviews widget card with a five-star rating, representing a WordPress site with Google reviews embedded — One plugin, or one paste — either way your Google reviews sync automatically.

Whether you want a native google reviews widget for WordPress inside wp-admin or a simple embed google reviews wordpress code snippet, GR Widget covers both — with the same 13 layouts, automatic review sync, and no bloated third-party scripts.

Official GR Widget WordPress plugin

The fastest way to embed google reviews on WordPress is our official plugin — launching on the WordPress.org plugin directory today.

1

Add the plugin

In wp-admin, go to Plugins → Add New and search for GR Widget — Google Reviews.
2

Install & activate

Click Install Now, then Activate — no account required to get started.
3

Search your business

Open Settings → GR Widget and search for your business by name — no Google sign-in required.
4

Style your widget

Customise your widget in the built-in Builder — pick a badge, list, carousel, or floating sticker layout.
5

Insert it anywhere

Use the GR Widget Gutenberg block, the [grwidget id="…"] shortcode, or Elementor's shortcode widget.

Diagram of the five WordPress plugin install steps: add plugin, install and activate, search business, style widget, insert anywhere — The wp-admin flow, start to finish — no account required to get going.

No GR Widget account required to start — the plugin creates free standalone widgets (3 widgets, 1 domain, weekly sync). After upgrading on GRWidget.com, generate an API token in your account settings and paste it in the plugin's Settings screen to unlock paid features.

View on WordPress.org →

Listing not visible yet? In wp-admin go to Plugins → Add New and search for GR Widget — Google Reviews.

Embed Google reviews without a plugin

Prefer not to install a plugin? You can embed google reviews in WordPress with a Custom HTML block — the same two-line snippet used on any website.

1

Create your widget

Build it in the GR Widget dashboard — free, no credit card.
2

Copy the embed code

Grab the two-line snippet from the widget editor.
3

Paste a Custom HTML block

Add block → Custom HTML → paste the code wherever you want the widget.
4

Publish

Reviews sync automatically — edit layout or colours in the dashboard anytime.

<script src="https://grwidget.com/v1/grwidget.js" async defer></script>
<div class="grwidget-embed" data-grwidget-key="YOUR_WIDGET_KEY"></div>

Tip: load the <script> tag once in your theme header or footer, then use only the <div> block for each placement.

Illustration comparing the GR Widget Gutenberg block with a live star rating preview inside the editor against a grwidget shortcode snippet used in Elementor — Native Gutenberg block or a simple shortcode — both sync the same widget.

Not on WordPress?

Follow the matching guide for your platform instead.

Wix Shopify Any website

Google reviews widget layouts for WordPress

GR Widget includes 13 customisable layouts — rating badges, review feeds, carousels, and floating stickers. Popular choices for WordPress sites:

Compact badge — star rating and review count for headers and footers
Review feed — scrollable list of recent Google testimonials
Carousel — rotating reviews for landing pages and homepages
Floating sticker — fixed corner widget that stays visible while visitors browse

Browse live previews in our Google reviews widget examples gallery, or compare widget features and pricing plans.

Why site owners choose GR Widget

No Google API key — search by business name, we handle Place ID lookup
Lightweight embed — one async script tag, no jQuery, designed for Core Web Vitals
Automatic sync — new Google reviews appear after the next scheduled sync
JSON-LD structured data — paid plans include Product schema for search-ready markup
Works everywhere — Gutenberg, Elementor, classic editor, theme footers, and page builders

Frequently asked questions

How do I embed Google reviews in WordPress?

Install the official GR Widget WordPress plugin from Plugins → Add New (search “GR Widget — Google Reviews”), activate it, then use the built-in business search and widget builder. You can also paste a two-line embed code in a Custom HTML block — both methods sync reviews automatically.

Can I embed Google reviews on WordPress without a plugin?

Yes. Create your widget in the GR Widget dashboard, copy the embed code, and paste it into a Custom HTML block in the Gutenberg editor or your theme footer. No plugin install required — ideal if you only need a single placement.

Do I need a Google API key for a WordPress Google reviews widget?

No. Search for your business by name in the dashboard or WordPress plugin — no Google sign-in or API keys required. We handle Google data access on our servers; your site never stores API keys.

Does GR Widget work with Elementor and Gutenberg?

Yes. The WordPress plugin includes a native Gutenberg block and a [grwidget] shortcode for Elementor, Avada, Fusion Builder, and the classic editor. The embed code also works in any Custom HTML block.

Can I show a floating Google review widget on WordPress?

Yes. Choose a sticker or floating layout in the widget builder — badge, ribbon, or corner sticker styles stay fixed on screen while visitors scroll. Insert via the plugin block, shortcode, or embed code.

Is the GR Widget WordPress plugin free?

Yes. The plugin works standalone with no account required — 3 free widgets, one domain, weekly sync, and 6 layouts. Upgrade on GRWidget.com for daily sync, filters, JSON-LD search stars, and unlimited widgets.

Create your free Google reviews widget

Need help on another platform? Read the full guide to embedding Google reviews on any website, see platform guides for Wix and Shopify, or browse every installation guide.

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