GR Review – Reviews Widget for Google

GR Review is an ultra-fast, zero-dependency WordPress plugin that showcases your verified customer ratings and Google business testimonials anywhere on your site.

No complex Google Cloud Console credentials or Google API keys required! Display verified customer social proof instantly using simple shortcodes, classic widgets, or the WordPress block editor.

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Key Features

• 5 Beautiful Layout Styles:
  • Interactive Carousel Slider: Smooth horizontal touch-friendly review slider with navigation dots and arrows.
  • Masonry Grid: Clean multi-column review wall that dynamically adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile.
  • Review List: Clean vertical testimonial feed ideal for dedicated review or case study pages.
  • Sticky Floating Badge: Discreet bottom corner pill that slides open an elegant review drawer upon click.
  • Compact Pill Badge: High-density header/footer badge displaying your aggregate 4.9★ rating and customer avatars.
• Sub-10ms Lightweight Footprint: Zero jQuery dependency on frontend, pure vanilla JavaScript under 12KB with zero render-blocking scripts.
• Direct “Write a Review” CTA: Optional high-converting button linking directly to your Google Maps review submission dialog.
• Rating Filter: Filter reviews to display only 4+ or 5-star ratings.
• Custom Theming: Light and dark mode support with customizable accent colors, star colors, and border radii.
• Shortcode & Gutenberg Support: Works with [grreview_google_reviews] shortcode, classic widgets, and modern block editor.
• Page Builder Friendly: 100% compatible with Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Oxygen, Bricks, and Gutenberg.

External Services

This plugin relies on external services to fetch and display Google Business reviews:

1. BestHelpTool GR Review Cloud API

* Service: BestHelpTool GR Review API (https://besthelptool.site/grreview/)
* Purpose: Fetches public Google Business review data (ratings, review text, author names, avatars, review dates) and widget layout configuration for the specified widget preset or ID.
* Data transmitted: When a page containing the widget is viewed, the visitor’s browser makes an HTTPS GET request to https://besthelptool.site/grreview/api.php?action=get_widget&id=<widget_id>. Only the widget preset identifier is transmitted. No personal data, IP tracking, cookies, or user credentials are sent or stored.
* Terms of Service: Terms and Conditions
* Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy

1. Google Maps / Places Service

* Service: Google Maps (https://maps.google.com)
* Purpose: Provides optional direct links for visitors to view your official business profile on Google Maps and submit verified reviews via the “Write a review” CTA button.
* Data transmitted: User interaction only. When a user clicks the business name or “Write a review” button, they are redirected via standard HTTPS link to the business’s public Google Maps URL.
* Terms of Service: Google Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy