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Rich Showcase for Google Reviews
Rich Plugins' free Google reviews widget with slider, grid, list and badge layouts; the Business version adds Facebook, Yelp, filters and rich snippets.
Free installs100K+WordPress.org, active
Est. Pro installs~25KLikely 16K–38K
Vendor claims100K+Vendor's own figure
Rating4.9/51,624 reviews
Price from$85/yrFreemium
Last updated20 Oct 2026Version 7.2
Overview
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews (long known as the Google Reviews Widget or Plugin for Google Reviews) is the free plugin from Rich Plugins, a Spanish company active since 2016. You connect a Google business by pasting a Maps URL or Place ID, and the plugin saves the reviews, reviewer avatars and business photo on your server, so page views make no external requests. Widgets are added through a block, shortcode, classic widget or page builders such as Elementor, Divi and WPBakery.
The free version connects unlimited Google places and widgets. Without an API key it shows up to 10 reviews from the initial fetch; with your own free Google API key it refreshes daily. Layouts include slider, grid, list and a compact rating layout, plus floating rating badges added in version 7.1, with dark theme support, colour options, custom CSS, read-more trimming and pagination. You can hide individual reviews or reviews without text, show owner replies, combine several locations in one widget and add a review us on Google button.
The paid Business Reviews Bundle is a separate plugin priced by site count, from $85/year for one site to $650/year for 100 sites, with a 30-day refund. It adds Facebook, Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews, merging of several sources into one feed and rating, all Google reviews through a connected Business Profile, include/exclude word and minimum rating filters, more sorting options, flash, tag and trust badge themes, Google rich snippets, AI-generated replies and an analytics dashboard.
Strengths
- Generous, privacy-friendly free Google widget with unlimited places.
- Lightweight front end.
- Business version is a one-time setup for three major platforms.
Limitations
- No on-site review form, WooCommerce reviews or testimonials.
- Schema and filters only in the Business version.
- Automatic updates in the free plugin need a Google API key.
Choose it if you want a clean, self-hosted Google reviews display for free, and upgrade if you also need Facebook and Yelp or rich snippets.
Best for: Sites that want a free, privacy-friendly Google reviews widget, with an affordable upgrade for Facebook and Yelp.
Rich Showcase is a solid free Google reviews widget with sensible privacy defaults and unlimited places. It does nothing for collecting your own reviews, and schema and filters sit in the Business Reviews Bundle, but that version is fairly priced for multi-platform display.
Pros
- Unlimited Google places and widgets in the free version
- Reviews and avatars stored locally with no external requests on page view
- Slider, grid, list, rating and floating badge layouts
- Lightweight front end (one CSS and one JS file)
- Business version merges Google, Facebook, Yelp and TripAdvisor
Cons
- No on-site review form, product reviews or testimonials
- Rich snippets and word/rating filters require the Business version
- Free auto-updates need your own Google API key
- Business is a separate plugin rather than a licence upgrade
Key features
What Rich Showcase for Google Reviews highlights on its WordPress.org page and its own website, split by version.
Free version WordPress.org
- Unlimited Google places and widgets
- Up to 10 reviews without API key
- Daily updates with own API key
- Slider, grid, list and rating layouts
- Floating rating badges
- Combine locations in one widget
- Hide individual or empty reviews
- Owner replies shown
- Review us on Google button
- Reviews and avatars stored locally
- Block, shortcode, widget, page builders
- Dark theme and custom CSS
Pro / paid adds From $85/yr
- Facebook, Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews
- All Google reviews via Business Profile
- Merge reviews and ratings across sources
- Include/exclude word filters
- Minimum rating filter
- Sorting incl. random and striped
- Flash, tag and trust badge themes
- Google rich snippets
- AI-generated review replies
- Review analytics dashboard
- Universal HTML/JS embed code
Feature checklist
10 of 16 features we track in Reviews & Testimonials, feature score 54/100
Review sources 3/6
Collect reviews on your site Key
Review forms so visitors can leave reviews on your website.
No review form; a 'review us on Google' button links visitors to Google.
Not included
Google reviews Key
Imports and displays Google Business reviews.
Free: unlimited places, 10 reviews without a key or daily updates with your own key.
Included
Facebook reviews
Imports Facebook recommendations.
Facebook reviews in the Business Reviews Bundle; a separate free Facebook plugin also exists.
Paid version Business
Other review platforms
Trustpilot, Yelp, Tripadvisor, Airbnb and others.
Business adds Yelp and, per the changelog, TripAdvisor reviews.
Paid version Business
WooCommerce product reviews Key
Enhances or replaces WooCommerce product reviews.
No WooCommerce product review features.
Not included
Testimonials manager Key
Create and display hand-picked testimonials.
Displays platform reviews only; no manual testimonials.
Not included
Display & SEO 5/5
Widgets & layouts Key
Sliders, grids, badges and floating widgets.
Free slider, grid, list, rating and floating badge layouts; Business adds flash, tag and trust badges.
Included
Rating summary & badges
Average rating and review count badges.
Rating layout and badges show average stars and review count.
Included
Review schema (rich snippets) Key
Structured data so stars can show in search results.
Google rich snippets included in the Business version.
Paid version Business
Photo & video reviews
Customers attach photos or videos.
Business slider can show photos attached to Google reviews; no video.
Paid version Business
Filtering & sorting
Filter by rating, keyword or source.
Business adds include/exclude word and minimum rating filters plus extra sorting.
Paid version Business
Collecting & managing 2/5
Review request emails Key
Automatic emails asking customers for a review.
Only a write-a-review button; no automatic request emails.
Not included
Review incentives
Coupons or points for leaving a review.
No coupons or points for reviews.
Not included
Moderation & replies
Approve, hide or reply to reviews.
Hide individual reviews free; Business adds AI-generated replies to reviews.
Included
Verified buyer badges
Marks reviews from real customers.
No verified-customer labels.
Not included
Import & export
Import reviews from other plugins or CSV.
Business includes a migration tool from older Rich Plugins Google/Yelp plugins; no CSV.
Partial
Pricing
Free
$0On WordPress.org
Free
Freeper yearUnlimited
Google reviews only; up to 10 reviews without an API key.
Business - Single site
$85per year1 site
Business Reviews Bundle; 30-day refund. Seasonal codes (e.g. 45% off) often run.
Business - 5 sites
$120per year5 sites
Same features as single site.
Business - 15 sites
$199per year15 sites
Business - 30 sites
$260per year30 sites
Business - 50 sites
$375per year50 sites
Business - 100 sites
$650per year100 sites
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Rich Showcase for Google Reviews?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
100K+
Active installations reported by WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
100K+
Sites/users claimed on the vendor's website. source
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~25K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: The vendor figure (100K+) is within WordPress.org's rounding of the free installs, so it says nothing about paid sites. 58,547 paying customers or sales over 10 years; assuming 40% still use it and 1.3 sites per licence gives 30K. About 150K free installs x 8% (the usual share of free sites that also run the paid version when some key features are paid) gives 12K. Combining these (weighted average) gives about 25K. Likely range: 16K to 38K. This counts sites running the paid version, including sites whose licence has lapsed. Estimates are rough and based on public figures as of 14 Oct 2026.
Stats & health
Weekly downloads
24,564 downloads last week, 8.1M all time
Rating breakdown
| Version | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 20 Oct 2026 (14 days ago) |
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.1.4 |
| Requires | WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.2+ |
| Support threads (2 months) | 8 of 8 resolved |
| On WordPress.org since | 8 Oct 2016 |
Company & policy
| Paying customers claimed | 58,547 purchases (source, 14 Oct 2026) Business version purchases counted on the product page, cumulative since launch. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 (source, 14 Oct 2026) Site copyright runs from 2016. |
| Refund policy | 30-day money-back (source, 14 Oct 2026) |
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FAQ
Is Rich Showcase for Google Reviews free?
Yes. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $85/yr.
How many sites use Rich Showcase for Google Reviews?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installations of the free version. The vendor claims 100K+ sites in total. We estimate around 25K sites run the paid version.
Does Rich Showcase for Google Reviews have collect reviews on your site?
No: not included. No review form; a 'review us on Google' button links visitors to Google.
Does Rich Showcase for Google Reviews have google reviews?
Yes: included. Free: unlimited places, 10 reviews without a key or daily updates with your own key.
Does Rich Showcase for Google Reviews have woocommerce product reviews?
No: not included. No WooCommerce product review features.
Does Rich Showcase for Google Reviews have testimonials manager?
No: not included. Displays platform reviews only; no manual testimonials.
Does Rich Showcase for Google Reviews have widgets & layouts?
Yes: included. Free slider, grid, list, rating and floating badge layouts; Business adds flash, tag and trust badges.
Does Rich Showcase for Google Reviews have review schema (rich snippets)?
Yes: paid version (Business). Google rich snippets included in the Business version.
Does Rich Showcase for Google Reviews have review request emails?
No: not included. Only a write-a-review button; no automatic request emails.
Do I need a Google API key?
No for the first 10 reviews: paste your Google Maps URL or Place ID. For daily automatic updates in the free plugin you add your own free Google API key.
What does the Business version cost?
The Business Reviews Bundle is $85/year for one site, rising to $650/year for 100 sites, with a 30-day refund.
Does it add review schema?
Google rich snippets are a Business version feature. Google decides whether stars are shown.
Can I show Facebook and Yelp reviews?
Yes, in the Business version, which also merges sources. Rich Plugins also has separate free Facebook and Yelp plugins.
Is it GDPR-friendly?
Reviews, avatars and photos are stored on your server and no external requests are made on page view; you can also shorten reviewer names.
Last updated 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.