Rich Showcase for Google Reviews vs WP Social Ninja
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.
Freemium plugin for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok feeds, plus review widgets, chat buttons and testimonials, from WPManageNinja.
Choose Rich Showcase for Google Reviews if…
- You want the lower entry price ($85/yr vs $89/yr)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose WP Social Ninja if…
- You need collect reviews on your site and WooCommerce product reviews
- You also want testimonials manager and verified buyer badges
- You want the more complete feature set (80/100 vs 54/100)
WP Social Ninja has 4 that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews lacks, including Collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and Testimonials manager. Both include 10 of the 16 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Rich Showcase for Google Reviews WP Social NinjaReview sources3/66/6
No review form; a 'review us on Google' button links visitors to Google.
Native review form builder, Write a Review button and Fluent Forms collection are Pro.
Free: unlimited places, 10 reviews without a key or daily updates with your own key.
Google reviews are one of the two free platforms, with auto-sync.
Facebook reviews in the Business Reviews Bundle; a separate free Facebook plugin also exists.
Facebook reviews and recommendations need Pro.
Business adds Yelp and, per the changelog, TripAdvisor reviews.
Airbnb is free; Yelp, Trustpilot, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and AliExpress need Pro.
No WooCommerce product review features.
Display WooCommerce reviews and a native WooCommerce review form in Pro.
Displays platform reviews only; no manual testimonials.
Testimonial widget with business details and expert testimonials are Pro.
Display & SEO5/55/5
Free slider, grid, list, rating and floating badge layouts; Business adds flash, tag and trust badges.
Free: 1 layout and 5 templates; Pro: 4 layouts incl. slider, badge and notification popup.
Rating layout and badges show average stars and review count.
Badge layout and business header with average rating are Pro features.
Google rich snippets included in the Business version.
Readme lists schema support for free; schema with business details needs Pro.
Business slider can show photos attached to Google reviews; no video.
Customers can attach images through Pro forms; video support for testimonials.
Business adds include/exclude word and minimum rating filters plus extra sorting.
Free filters are limited; rating, keyword and visitor search/sort toolbar are Pro.
Collecting & managing2/53/5
Only a write-a-review button; no automatic request emails.
No automatic review request emails; Pro offers QR codes and a review button instead.
No coupons or points for reviews.
No coupons or points for leaving a review.
Hide individual reviews free; Business adds AI-generated replies to reviews.
Hide or publish reviews; manual approval and auto-publish rules for collected reviews are Pro.
No verified-customer labels.
Verified reviewers badge is a Pro feature.
Business includes a migration tool from older Rich Plugins Google/Yelp plugins; no CSV.
CSV import/export of custom reviews and Judge.me migration are Pro.
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 |
WP Social Ninja Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Single Site | $89 per year, 1 site |
| Agency | $249 per year, 25 sites |
| Unlimited Site | $399 per year, Unlimited |
| Single Site Lifetime | $349 lifetime, 1 site |
| Agency Lifetime | $599 lifetime, 25 sites |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $749 lifetime, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews
25,808 downloads last week
WP Social Ninja
1,179 downloads last week
Verdict
WP Social Ninja scores higher on our feature checklist (80/100 against 54/100) and includes collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and testimonials manager that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews does not. Paid plans start at $85/yr for Rich Showcase for Google Reviews and $89/yr for WP Social Ninja. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. WP Social Ninja: paid version (Pro). Native review form builder, Write a Review button and Fluent Forms collection are Pro.
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. WP Social Ninja: paid version (Pro). Display WooCommerce reviews and a native WooCommerce review form in Pro.
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. WP Social Ninja: paid version (Pro). Testimonial widget with business details and expert testimonials are Pro.
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. WP Social Ninja: paid version (Pro). Verified reviewers badge is a Pro feature.
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FAQ
Which is better, Rich Showcase for Google Reviews or WP Social Ninja?
WP Social Ninja scores higher on our feature checklist (80/100 against 54/100) and includes collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and testimonials manager that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews does not. Paid plans start at $85/yr for Rich Showcase for Google Reviews and $89/yr for WP Social Ninja. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
WP Social Ninja includes 14 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 WP Social Ninja free?
WP Social Ninja has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $89/yr.
Feature data last changed 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Rich Showcase for Google Reviews or WP Social Ninja. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.