Site Reviews vs Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex
Updated 13 Oct 2026. 16 features compared side by side.
Free, developer-friendly plugin for collecting and displaying on-site reviews with schema, WooCommerce support and CSV import; premium add-ons extend it.
Free Google reviews widget from Trustindex with 40+ layouts; paid Trustindex plans add 130+ review platforms, review photos, rich snippets and AI tools.
Choose Site Reviews if…
- You need collect reviews on your site and import & export
- You want the more complete feature set (71/100 vs 66/100)
Choose Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex if…
- You need Google reviews and Facebook reviews
- You also want other review platforms
- You prefer the more widely used option
Site Reviews includes 2 features that Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex lacks, including Collect reviews on your site and Import & export; Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex has 3 that Site Reviews lacks, including Google reviews, Facebook reviews and Other review platforms. Both include 9 of the 16 features we track. 2 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Site Reviews Widgets for Google Reviews by TrustindexReview sources3/64/6
Front-end review forms with ratings, assignable to posts, pages, users and categories.
No on-site review form; a call-to-action button sends visitors to Google to write a review.
No Google connection; third-party reviews can only be brought in via CSV import.
Free version shows up to 10 Google reviews; paid plans fetch all and refresh daily.
No Facebook integration.
Facebook reviews need a paid Trustindex plan in this plugin; a separate free Trustindex Facebook plugin exists.
No live platform integrations; CSV import is the only route for external reviews.
Paid plans cover 133 platforms including Yelp, Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Airbnb and Amazon.
Integrates with WooCommerce (and SureCart) products to collect and show product reviews.
Handled by Trustindex's separate free Customer Reviews for WooCommerce plugin, not this widget.
Admins can add and pin reviews and display chosen ones, but there is no dedicated testimonial type.
No documented way to add hand-written testimonials to widgets.
Display & SEO5/55/5
Free shows lists and summaries; grid, carousel and a design builder come with Review Themes.
40+ free layouts including slider, grid, list, badge, floating and popup styles.
Rating summary block and shortcode with average and breakdown.
Badge and header layouts show the average rating and review count.
JSON-LD review schema built in, with Yoast SEO and Rank Math integrations.
Rich snippets are a paid Trustindex feature; support confirms they are not in the free plugin.
Review Images add-on adds photo uploads with captions and a gallery; no video.
Review photos and photo gallery are paid; video reviews are listed as in progress.
Review Filters add-on adds front-end filtering by rating, search and sorting.
Free filtering by star rating and source; negative-review filter and manual selection are paid.
Collecting & managing4/53/5
Free supports WooCommerce's review request email; scheduled purchase reminders need Premium.
Free Trustindex account lists invitation email campaigns and QR codes; the WP plugin lists automated invitations as Pro.
Integrations with GamiPress, myCRED and WPLoyalty can award points for reviews.
No coupon or points-for-review feature found.
Approval before publishing, responses, blacklist and per-user review limits.
Hide reviews and show owner replies free; paid plans add spam marking and automatic AI replies (add-on).
Email verification of new reviews and a verified option in blocks and shortcodes.
Paid plans add a Trustindex verification badge for review sources, not per-buyer verification.
Built-in CSV importer plus settings export and WordPress export/import for reviews.
Pulls reviews from platforms but offers no CSV or plugin-to-plugin import/export.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
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 |
Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Single | $65 per year, Unlimited |
| Pro | $125 per year, Unlimited |
| Ultimate | $349 per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Site Reviews
25,706 downloads last week
Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex
292,215 downloads last week
Verdict
Site Reviews scores higher on our feature checklist (71/100 against 66/100) and includes collect reviews on your site and import & export that Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex does not. Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex still has the edge on Google reviews and Facebook reviews. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Site Reviews: included. Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex: not included. Front-end review forms with ratings, assignable to posts, pages, users and categories.
Site Reviews: not included. Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex: included. Free version shows up to 10 Google reviews; paid plans fetch all and refresh daily.
Site Reviews: not included. Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex: paid version (Single). Facebook reviews need a paid Trustindex plan in this plugin; a separate free Trustindex Facebook plugin exists.
Site Reviews: not included. Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex: paid version (Single). Paid plans cover 133 platforms including Yelp, Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Airbnb and Amazon.
Site Reviews: included. Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex: not included. Built-in CSV importer plus settings export and WordPress export/import for reviews.
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FAQ
Which is better, Site Reviews or Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex?
Site Reviews scores higher on our feature checklist (71/100 against 66/100) and includes collect reviews on your site and import & export that Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex does not. Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex 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?
They are level: both include 12 of the 16 reviews & testimonials features we track.
Is Site Reviews free?
Site Reviews has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at €89/yr.
Is Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex free?
Widgets for Google Reviews by Trustindex has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $65/yr.
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