Rich Showcase for Google Reviews vs Site Reviews
Updated 13 Oct 2026. 16 features compared side by side.
Rich Plugins' free Google reviews widget with slider, grid, list and badge layouts; the Business version adds Facebook, Yelp, filters and rich snippets.
Free, developer-friendly plugin for collecting and displaying on-site reviews with schema, WooCommerce support and CSV import; premium add-ons extend it.
Choose Rich Showcase for Google Reviews if…
- You need Google reviews and Facebook reviews
- You also want other review platforms
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose Site Reviews if…
- You need collect reviews on your site and WooCommerce product reviews
- You also want testimonials manager and review request emails
- You want the more complete feature set (71/100 vs 54/100)
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews includes 3 features that Site Reviews lacks, including Google reviews, Facebook reviews and Other review platforms; Site Reviews has 5 that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews lacks, including Collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and Testimonials manager. Both include 7 of the 16 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Rich Showcase for Google Reviews Site ReviewsReview sources3/63/6
No review form; a 'review us on Google' button links visitors to Google.
Front-end review forms with ratings, assignable to posts, pages, users and categories.
Free: unlimited places, 10 reviews without a key or daily updates with your own key.
No Google connection; third-party reviews can only be brought in via CSV import.
Facebook reviews in the Business Reviews Bundle; a separate free Facebook plugin also exists.
No Facebook integration.
Business adds Yelp and, per the changelog, TripAdvisor reviews.
No live platform integrations; CSV import is the only route for external reviews.
No WooCommerce product review features.
Integrates with WooCommerce (and SureCart) products to collect and show product reviews.
Displays platform reviews only; no manual testimonials.
Admins can add and pin reviews and display chosen ones, but there is no dedicated testimonial type.
Display & SEO5/55/5
Free slider, grid, list, rating and floating badge layouts; Business adds flash, tag and trust badges.
Free shows lists and summaries; grid, carousel and a design builder come with Review Themes.
Rating layout and badges show average stars and review count.
Rating summary block and shortcode with average and breakdown.
Google rich snippets included in the Business version.
JSON-LD review schema built in, with Yoast SEO and Rank Math integrations.
Business slider can show photos attached to Google reviews; no video.
Review Images add-on adds photo uploads with captions and a gallery; no video.
Business adds include/exclude word and minimum rating filters plus extra sorting.
Review Filters add-on adds front-end filtering by rating, search and sorting.
Collecting & managing2/54/5
Only a write-a-review button; no automatic request emails.
Free supports WooCommerce's review request email; scheduled purchase reminders need Premium.
No coupons or points for reviews.
Integrations with GamiPress, myCRED and WPLoyalty can award points for reviews.
Hide individual reviews free; Business adds AI-generated replies to reviews.
Approval before publishing, responses, blacklist and per-user review limits.
No verified-customer labels.
Email verification of new reviews and a verified option in blocks and shortcodes.
Business includes a migration tool from older Rich Plugins Google/Yelp plugins; no CSV.
Built-in CSV importer plus settings export and WordPress export/import for reviews.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Business - Single site | $85 per year, 1 site |
| Business - 5 sites | $120 per year, 5 sites |
| Business - 15 sites | $199 per year, 15 sites |
| Business - 30 sites | $260 per year, 30 sites |
| Business - 50 sites | $375 per year, 50 sites |
| Business - 100 sites | $650 per year, 100 sites |
Site Reviews Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Premium Single Site | €89 per year, 1 site |
| Premium 3 Sites | €179 per year, 3 sites |
| Premium 6 Sites | €289 per year, 6 sites |
Downloads trend
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews
25,808 downloads last week
Site Reviews
25,225 downloads last week
Verdict
Site Reviews scores higher on our feature checklist (71/100 against 54/100) and includes collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and testimonials manager that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews does not. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews still has the edge on Google reviews and Facebook reviews. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. Site Reviews: included. Front-end review forms with ratings, assignable to posts, pages, users and categories.
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: included. Site Reviews: not included. Free: unlimited places, 10 reviews without a key or daily updates with your own key.
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. Site Reviews: included. Integrates with WooCommerce (and SureCart) products to collect and show product reviews.
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. Site Reviews: partial. Admins can add and pin reviews and display chosen ones, but there is no dedicated testimonial type.
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. Site Reviews: partial. Free supports WooCommerce's review request email; scheduled purchase reminders need Premium.
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: paid version (Business). Site Reviews: not included. Facebook reviews in the Business Reviews Bundle; a separate free Facebook plugin also exists.
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FAQ
Which is better, Rich Showcase for Google Reviews or Site Reviews?
Site Reviews scores higher on our feature checklist (71/100 against 54/100) and includes collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and testimonials manager that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews does not. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews still has the edge on Google reviews and Facebook reviews. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Site Reviews includes 12 of the 16 features we track, against 10 for Rich Showcase for Google Reviews. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Rich Showcase for Google Reviews free?
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $85/yr.
Is Site Reviews free?
Site Reviews has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at €89/yr.
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