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SFR Book Review Showcase makes it easy to display book reviews from Amazon on your WordPress site. Perfect for book bloggers, review sites, and authors who want to showcase reader feedback in a professional, customisable format.
Whether you’re building a book recommendation site, adding social proof to product pages, or creating a curated reading library, this plugin gives you complete control over how reviews appear.
What Makes This Plugin Special:
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Book Library Management – Organize books with multiple formats (Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, Audible, Other), each with its own ASIN. Track all formats and review counts in one central location.
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Smart Import Options – Add reviews manually or use the built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) helper to extract text directly from review screenshots. Save hours of manual typing.
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Flexible Display Options – Choose between grid or list layouts with full control over colours, typography, spacing, and shadows. Display reviews using shortcodes or the Gutenberg block editor.
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Powerful Filtering – Filter reviews by book title (shows all formats), specific ASIN, category, or featured status. Sort by date, rating, reviewer name, and more.
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Review Categories – Organize reviews into categories like Fiction, Non-fiction, Photography, Mystery, etc. for easy browsing and filtering.
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Built-in Analytics – Track views, clicks, and click-through rates (CTR) for each review. Identify your top-performing reviews and optimize your affiliate marketing strategy.
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Amazon Affiliate Integration – Automatically generate affiliate links with your Amazon Associates ID. Track clicks to measure the effectiveness of your review displays.
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Gutenberg Block Support – Use the “Book Reviews” block in the WordPress block editor with visual controls for all styling options. No coding required.
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Lightweight & Fast – All data is stored locally in your WordPress database. No external API calls that slow down your site. Only optional OCR feature connects to external service.
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Developer Friendly – Fully namespaced code prevents conflicts with other plugins. Clean, well-documented codebase following WordPress coding standards.
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Upgrade to Pro for Advanced Features:
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<li>Advanced Analytics & Reporting – Enhanced analytics dashboards with scheduled email reports (weekly/monthly)</li>
<li>CSV Import & Export – Bulk import reviews from CSV files or export your entire library</li>
<li>KDP Sales Integration – Import and track KDP sales data alongside review performance</li>
<li>Elementor Widget – Dedicated widget for Elementor page builder users</li>
<li>Carousel Block – Display reviews in a beautiful carousel/slider format</li>
<li>Advanced Affiliate Tracking – Enhanced click tracking and affiliate sales monitoring</li>
<li>Premium Layout Templates – Additional professional layout options</li>
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This plugin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon. Amazon is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc.
Why Use This Plugin?
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<li>Increase conversions – Display authentic social proof to boost Amazon affiliate earnings</li>
<li>Save time – Import reviews in seconds instead of manual copy-paste</li>
<li>Build authority – Create a professional book recommendation site</li>
<li>Easy import – Capture reviews manually or use the OCR helper to extract text from screenshots</li>
<li>Flexible display – Grid or list layouts with full control over colours, spacing, and typography</li>
<li>Smart organisation – Group reviews by category (Fiction, Non-fiction, Photography, etc.)</li>
<li>Track performance – See which reviews get the most views and clicks</li>
<li>No bloat – Lightweight, namespaced code that won’t conflict with other plugins</li>
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Key Features
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<li>Book Library Management – Organize books with multiple formats (Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, Audible, Other), each with its own ASIN. View all formats and review counts in one place.</li>
<li>Dedicated admin area with dashboard, paginated <code>WP_List_Table</code>, add/edit form, book library, categories manager, analytics, and settings</li>
<li>Shortcode and dynamic Gutenberg block with grid/list layouts, customisable colours, typography, spacing, and “Load more” pagination</li>
<li>Filter reviews by book title to show all formats of a book, or filter by specific ASIN or category</li>
<li>Review categories for quick grouping (e.g. Fiction, Puzzle Books, Photography)</li>
<li>OCR-based importer powered by OCR.space to pull text from screenshots in a guided workflow</li>
<li>Amazon helpers for ASIN storage per format, associate IDs for affiliate links, and outbound click tracking</li>
<li>Analytics summary (views vs clicks, CTR, top performers) stored locally in custom database tables</li>
<li>Fully namespaced PHP classes (<code>SFRBRS_</code>), functions (<code>sfrbrs_</code>), CSS, and JS handles to prevent conflicts</li>
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Upgrade to Pro
The Pro version unlocks powerful features for serious book bloggers and affiliate marketers:
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<li>Advanced Analytics & Reporting – Enhanced dashboards with scheduled email reports</li>
<li>CSV Import & Export – Bulk operations to save hours of manual work</li>
<li>KDP Sales Integration – Track book sales alongside review performance</li>
<li>Elementor Widget – Native Elementor integration for drag-and-drop page building</li>
<li>Carousel Block – Beautiful carousel/slider display option</li>
<li>Advanced Affiliate Tracking – Enhanced click tracking and sales monitoring</li>
<li>Premium Layout Templates – Additional professional design options</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://supportfromrichard.co.uk/sfr-book-review-showcase/?utm_source=WordPress+Repo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp-repo" rel="nofollow ugc">Free Pro Trial (no credit card required)</a>
Shortcode & Block Usage
<pre><code>[sfr_book_reviews]
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Supported attributes (camelCase or kebab-case):
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<li><code>layout</code> (grid|list, default grid)</li>
<li><code>limit</code> (1-50, default 6)</li>
<li><code>featured</code> (true|false)</li>
<li><code>asin</code> (single ASIN)</li>
<li><code>book</code> (book title – shows reviews for all formats of the book)</li>
<li><code>category</code> (comma-separated slugs)</li>
<li><code>orderby</code> (review_date, star_rating, reviewer_name, asin, status, created_at)</li>
<li><code>order</code> (ASC|DESC, default DESC)</li>
<li><code>cardBackground</code>, <code>cardTextColor</code>, <code>accentColor</code> (hex colours)</li>
<li><code>shadow</code> (true|false, enables card drop shadow)</li>
<li><code>gap</code>, <code>padding</code> (pixels)</li>
<li><code>titleFontSize</code>, <code>bodyFontSize</code>, <code>reviewTextFontSize</code> (pixels)</li>
<li><code>showCategories</code> (true|false, shows category badges, default false)</li>
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Examples:
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<li><code>[sfr_book_reviews featured="true" category="fiction"]</code></li>
<li><code>[sfr_book_reviews asin="B09EXAMPLE" layout="list" limit="3"]</code></li>
<li><code>[sfr_book_reviews book="The Great Gatsby" layout="grid"]</code></li>
<li><code>[sfr_book_reviews shadow="false" cardBackground="#f8fafc" accentColor="#F97316"]</code></li>
<li><code>[sfr_book_reviews category="fiction,mystery" featured="true" layout="grid" limit="9" shadow="true" accentColor="#DC2626"]</code></li>
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<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin connects to external services to provide certain features:
<h4>OCR.space API</h4>
The plugin uses OCR.space’s API (powered by Tesseract OCR) to extract text from review screenshots when using the OCR import feature. This service is only used when you explicitly choose to import a review via the OCR helper workflow.
What data is sent: 
* Base64-encoded image data (screenshots you upload through the WordPress media library) 
* Image metadata (MIME type, language preference)
When data is sent: 
* Only when you use the OCR import feature in the admin area 
* Images are sent immediately when you click “Extract Text” during the OCR import process 
* No data is sent automatically or in the background
Service provider: 
* OCR.space (https://ocr.space/) 
* Terms of Service: https://ocr.space/ocrapi/TermsOfService 
* Privacy Policy: https://ocr.space/ocrapi/PrivacyPolicy
Note: The plugin uses OCR.space’s free API tier by default. You can optionally configure your own API key in the plugin settings if you have an OCR.space account.

SFR Book Review Showcase

Display Amazon book reviews with customizable layouts, affiliate tracking, OCR import, and analytics. Perfect for book bloggers and authors.

RS WP THEMES

<a href="https://rswpthemes.com/rs-arc-manager/" rel="nofollow ugc">🚀 Upgrade to Pro</a> | <a href="https://rswpthemes.com/documentation/rs-arc-manager-installation-general-settings/" rel="nofollow ugc">📚 Documentation</a>
RS ARC Manager is a powerful WordPress plugin designed for authors, publishers, and book marketers to streamline the distribution and management of advance review copies (ARCs). The plugin automates the entire process from application to review submission, making it easy to manage reviewer teams and track compliance.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
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<li>Campaign Management: Create and manage multiple ARC campaigns with custom post types</li>
<li>Secure File Delivery: Protected downloads with unique tokens and watermarking support</li>
<li>Reputation System: Track reviewer performance with automated reputation scoring</li>
<li>Application System: Allow reviewers to apply for campaigns with social media verification</li>
<li>Review Tracking: Monitor review submissions across multiple platforms (Amazon, Goodreads, etc.)</li>
<li>Embargo System: Prevent reviews before launch date</li>
<li>Automated Reminders: Email reminders for review deadlines (Pro feature)</li>
<li>Dashboard: Frontend dashboard for reviewers to manage their ARCs</li>
<li>CSV Export: Export applicant data for analysis (Pro feature)</li>
<li>Manual Reviewer Management: Add reviewers manually to campaigns (Pro feature)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Free Version Includes</h4>
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<li>Campaign creation and management</li>
<li>Secure file downloads (PDF, EPUB, MOBI)</li>
<li>Basic application system with Goodreads verification</li>
<li>Review submission tracking</li>
<li>Reputation score calculation</li>
<li>Frontend reviewer dashboard</li>
<li>Welcome email notifications</li>
<li>Amazon and Goodreads retail links</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro Version Features</h4>
Upgrade to Pro for advanced features including: 
* Multi-stage email automation (4 reminder stages) 
* Advanced retail links (Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, etc.) 
* Additional social media fields (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) 
* Manual reviewer addition 
* CSV export functionality
<h4>How It Works</h4>
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<li>Create Campaigns: Set up ARC campaigns with book details, files, and deadlines</li>
<li>Reviewer Applications: Reviewers apply through the frontend with their Goodreads profile</li>
<li>Approval Process: Approve or reject applicants based on reputation scores</li>
<li>Secure Downloads: Approved reviewers receive unique download links</li>
<li>Review Tracking: Reviewers submit their review URLs which are tracked automatically</li>
<li>Compliance Monitoring: Monitor review submission rates and deadline compliance</li>
</ol>
<h4>Reputation System</h4>
The plugin calculates reviewer reputation based on review submission rate: 
* Super Fan: 90-100% submission rate 
* Reliable Reviewer: 70-89% submission rate 
* Good Reviewer: 50-69% submission rate 
* Average Reviewer: 30-49% submission rate 
* Bad User: 1-29% submission rate 
* New User: 0% (no reviews yet)
<h4>Security Features</h4>
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<li>Unique download tokens for each user</li>
<li>User permission verification</li>
<li>Nonce protection on all forms</li>
<li>Input sanitization and validation</li>
<li>Direct file access prevention</li>
<li>Watermarking support for PDF files</li>
</ul>
<h4>Developer Friendly</h4>
The plugin includes extensive action hooks and filters for customization: 
* <code>rs_arc_user_approved</code> – Fired when user is approved 
* <code>rs_arc_review_submitted</code> – Fired when review is submitted 
* <code>rs_arc_reminder_sent</code> – Fired when reminder email is sent 
* <code>rs_arc_deadline_missed</code> – Fired when deadline is missed 
* <code>rs_arc_file_downloaded</code> – Fired when file is downloaded
<h3>1.0.1</h3>
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<li>Fixed issue with Pro badge display</li>
<li>Fixed issue with CSV export button display</li>
<li>Fixed issue with social media field display</li>
<li>Basic email notifications</li>
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<h4>1.0.2</h4>
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<li>Security: Added strict nonce verification for secure file download requests to prevent unauthorized access[cite: 733, 734].</li>
<li>Security: Implemented early data sanitization (<code>sanitize_text_field</code>, <code>wp_unslash</code>, etc.) for all <code>$_POST</code>, <code>$_GET</code>, and <code>$_REQUEST</code> inputs[cite: 733].</li>
<li>Security: Applied late escaping (<code>esc_html</code>, <code>esc_attr</code>, <code>wp_kses_post</code>, <code>esc_html_e</code>, etc.) to all output variables, options, and translation strings to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Security: Stopped processing the entire <code>$_POST</code> stack directly; the plugin now only processes specific required fields.</li>
<li>Changed: Updated generic JavaScript object names (e.g., renamed to <code>rs_arc_manager_admin_vars</code> and <code>rs_arc_manager_public_vars</code>) to avoid conflicts with other plugins or themes[cite: 261, 809].</li>
<li>Fixed: Removed non-compliant trialware/license checking functions and replaced them with standard class existence checks (<code>class_exists</code>) for premium features to fully comply with WordPress.org guidelines[cite: 832].</li>
<li>Tweak: Overall code optimization and formatting improvements for better performance and stability.</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.0.3</h4>
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<li>Security Fix: Added missing nonce validations across all form submissions, AJAX handlers, and input calls to prevent CSRF vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Security Fix: Implemented strict user capability (current_user_can) and user ID verification for the secure file downloading process to prevent unauthorized access.</li>
<li>Security Fix: Applied late escaping (esc_html, esc_url, esc_attr, wp_kses_post, etc.) to all echoed variables, options, and generated data to strictly prevent XSS vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Compliance Update: Completely removed all trialware, license checks, and locked “Pro” features from the free version codebase to fully comply with WordPress.org Plugin Directory guidelines.</li>
<li>Update: Cleaned up the settings and campaign dashboard by removing premium-only fields, up-sell banners, and restricted UI elements.</li>
</ul>
<h3>1.0.5</h3>
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<li>Added popup Signup & Login forms.</li>
<li>Added Forgot Password link in Login form.</li>
<li>Minor Bug Fixes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>1.0.6</h3>
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<li>Added Auto Approved Featured and Guest Apply Features.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Development</h3>
The plugin is actively maintained and regularly updated. For feature requests, bug reports, or contributions, please visit the plugin website.
<h3>Credits</h3>
Developed by RS WP Themes for authors, publishers, and book marketers worldwide.

RS ARC Manager – Advance Review Copy Management System

Automate ARC distribution, manage reviewer teams, track review compliance, and securely protect your books with this WordPress plugin.

SFR Book Review Showcase vs RS ARC Manager – Advance Review Copy Management System