Seventh Sky

Mishal Fatima

Smart Reviews Display lets you showcase reviews from multiple sources including WordPress.org, Yelp, and Google Reviews. Choose from responsive grid (masonry), list, or carousel displays with full reviewer details and smart caching.
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<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Multiple Review Sources: WordPress.org plugins/themes, Yelp business reviews, Google Places reviews, and custom reviews</li>
<li>Custom Reviews System: Create up to 10 custom reviews with full control over content, ratings, and clickable links</li>
<li>Review Grouping: Organize custom reviews into categories (testimonials, product-reviews, etc.)</li>
<li>Responsive Layouts: Masonry grid, list, and carousel (3 reviews on desktop, 2 on tablet, 1 on mobile)</li>
<li>Smart Management: Dashboard with add/edit/delete review displays, custom reviews management, internal vs display titles</li>
<li>Rich Content: Avatars, star ratings, descriptions, aggregate ratings, contextual fields, and review links</li>
<li>ID-Based Shortcodes: Simple <code>[smart_reviews id="123"]</code> format that auto-updates</li>
<li>Gutenberg Blocks: Full block editor support with live preview</li>
<li>Smart Caching: Configurable cache management and TTL controls</li>
<li>Upgrade Integration: Clear upgrade path to Pro version for unlimited custom reviews</li>
<li>Security First: WordPress coding standards compliance with proper sanitization</li>
<li>Lightweight Frontend: Optimized CSS/JS with no bundled frontend libraries</li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h4>Dashboard Management</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to Smart Reviews Display → Dashboard</li>
<li>Click “Add New Review Display” to create a new configuration</li>
<li>Fill in the form:
<ul>
<li>Internal Title: For backend management (e.g., “WooCommerce Reviews”)</li>
<li>Display Title: Shown on frontend (e.g., “What our customers say”)</li>
<li>Description: Optional description text</li>
<li>Review Source: WordPress.org, Yelp, Google Reviews, or Custom</li>
<li>Slug/ID: Plugin slug, Yelp business ID, Google Place ID, or leave empty for Custom</li>
<li>Review Group: Select specific group for Custom reviews (optional)</li>
<li>Type: Plugin/Theme (WordPress.org only), Business (Yelp), Place (Google), or Custom</li>
<li>Layout: Grid (masonry), List, or Carousel</li>
<li>Display Options: Show title, show aggregate rating</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Save and use the generated shortcode or block</li>
</ol>
<h4>Custom Reviews Management</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to Smart Reviews Display → Custom Reviews</li>
<li>Click “Add Review” to create a new custom review</li>
<li>Fill in the custom review form:
<ul>
<li>Source: WordPress, Google, or Yelp (for styling consistency)</li>
<li>Username: Reviewer’s name</li>
<li>Profile Photo URL: Optional profile photo (default avatar used if empty)</li>
<li>Review Date: When the review was written</li>
<li>Review Text: The actual review content</li>
<li>Review Link: Optional clickable link to original review</li>
<li>Star Rating: 1-5 star rating</li>
<li>Review Group: Group name for organization (e.g., “testimonials”, “product-reviews”)</li>
<li>Business ID/Place ID: Required for Google and Yelp sources</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Save the review and use it in your review displays</li>
<li>Note: Free version supports up to 10 custom reviews. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited reviews.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Gutenberg Block</h4>
Search for “Smart Reviews” in the block editor. You can either: 
* Use ID: Select a saved review display by ID 
* Configure Manually: Set all options directly in the block
<h4>Shortcode Usage</h4>
New ID-based format (recommended): 
 [smart_reviews id=”123″]
Custom reviews examples: 
 [smart_reviews source=”custom” layout=”grid” title=”Customer Testimonials”]
<pre><code>[smart_reviews source="custom" group="testimonials" layout="grid" title="Customer Testimonials"]
</code></pre>
Yelp example: 
 [smart_reviews source=”yelp” business_id=”your-business-id” type=”business” layout=”grid”]
Google Reviews example: 
 [smart_reviews source=”google” place_id=”your-place-id” type=”place” layout=”carousel”]
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin can connect to external services depending on which review source you choose. No external requests are made for Custom reviews created and stored inside your own WordPress site.
<h4>WordPress.org</h4>
If you use WordPress.org as the review source, the plugin fetches review feeds/pages and plugin rating data from WordPress.org so it can display reviews and aggregate ratings.
It sends the selected plugin or theme slug in the request URL and includes your site’s home URL in the standard WordPress user-agent header when reviews are fetched, refreshed, or re-cached.
Terms and policies: https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Policies 
Privacy policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
<h4>Google Maps Platform (Places API)</h4>
If you use Google Reviews as the source and enter a Google API key, the plugin sends the configured Google Place ID to the Google Places API so it can fetch reviews, rating totals, place name, and related place URLs.
Requests are made when the reviews are first fetched and again whenever the cache expires or you manually clear the plugin cache. Google also receives your site’s home URL in the standard WordPress user-agent header.
Terms of service: https://developers.google.com/maps/terms 
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>Yelp Fusion API</h4>
If you use Yelp as the review source and enter a Yelp API key, the plugin sends the configured Yelp business ID to the Yelp Fusion API so it can fetch business reviews, rating totals, business name, and related Yelp URLs.
Requests are made when the reviews are first fetched and again whenever the cache expires or you manually clear the plugin cache. Yelp also receives your site’s home URL in the standard WordPress user-agent header.
Terms of service: https://www.yelp.com/developers/api_terms 
Privacy policy: https://terms.yelp.com/privacy/en_us/20260101_en_us/

Smart Reviews Display

Display WordPress.org, Yelp, and Google reviews via shortcode or block with responsive layouts, avatars, ratings, and smart caching.

Freemius

Abu Hayat

bPlugins

btechnologies

Business Reviews helps you collect and showcase authentic customer feedback from multiple platforms such as Google My Business, Facebook Page, and Yelp, directly on your WordPress website.
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This plugin makes it easy to present real customer experiences in a visually appealing, responsive layout that fits seamlessly with your site’s design and branding. Whether you run a restaurant, online store, or local business, displaying verified reviews builds trust, boosts credibility, and encourages new customers to engage with your services.
With flexible display options, customizable design settings, and seamless account integration, Business Reviews simplifies the process of managing and displaying your latest reviews to help you maintain a strong online reputation effortlessly.
<h3>Key Features – Free Version</h3>
The free version of Business Reviews provides everything you need to embed real customer feedback from major review platforms into your website.
<ul>
<li>Multi-platform support: Display reviews from Google My Business, Facebook Page, and Yelp all in one place.</li>
<li>Customizable display: Easily choose which platforms and reviews to show and how they appear on your website.</li>
<li>Flexible layout controls: Adjust the number of columns, column gaps, and row gaps to create the perfect grid layout.</li>
<li>Design customization:
<ul>
<li>Control wrapper background, padding, and border radius.</li>
<li>Modify card background color, hover shadow, and border styling.</li>
<li>Customize image padding, border, and background for a clean layout.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Text and color options:
<ul>
<li>Adjust colors for reviewer names, timestamps, rating icons, and review text.</li>
<li>Set hover effects to make important details stand out.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Element visibility: Show or hide key elements like reviewer image, name, time, rating, and review description.</li>
<li>Responsive and lightweight: Works perfectly across all devices and WordPress themes without slowing down your site.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Business Reviews Pro – Unlock Premium Features</h3>
Upgrade to <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/#pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Business Reviews Pro</a> for advanced layout designs, extended review visibility, and typography control. The Pro version gives you more creative freedom to match your review display perfectly with your website’s aesthetic.
<h3>What’s New in the Pro Version?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Unlimited Facebook reviews: Display all available reviews from your connected Facebook Page without limitations.</li>
<li>Multiple layout styles: Choose from Grid 1–4, Masonry, and Slider layouts to make your reviews more dynamic and engaging.</li>
<li>Toast notifications: Enable floating “toast” messages to highlight reviews or display them interactively, with control over position, duration, and animation.</li>
<li>Advanced typography controls: Customize fonts for reviewer name, date, review text, and author details for consistent branding.</li>
<li>Review text limit: Set character limits for long reviews to maintain a clean, organized look.</li>
<li>Improved performance and styling: Enjoy more control over spacing, shadows, and hover effects for a polished appearance.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/#pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Try the Pro Version</a> – Unlock all premium features today!
<h3>How to Use Business Reviews – Quick Start Guide</h3>
Getting started is easy!
<h3>Step-by-Step Setup</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the Business Reviews plugin. 
Open the page or post where you want to display the reviews.</li>
<li>In the Gutenberg Block Editor, click the + icon and search for “Business Reviews.”</li>
<li>Add the Business Reviews block to your page.</li>
<li>Connect your Facebook, Google, and Yelp accounts, then customize the layout and design from the settings panel on the right.</li>
<li>Publish or update your page to make the reviews visible on the frontend.</li>
</ol>
That’s it — your customer reviews are now live!
For detailed installation guidance, see the Installation tab.
<h3>Gutenberg Block Support</h3>
Business Reviews includes full support for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). Simply add the Business Reviews block, choose your preferred layout, and preview live reviews directly inside the editor, no shortcode editing required.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/#demos" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/#pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Pro</a>
<h4>Feedback</h4>
<ul>
<li>Do you like that plugin? Hate it? Want a new feature? <a href="mailto:support@bplugins.com" title="Send feedback" rel="nofollow ugc">Send me some feedback</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3>External services Facebook, Google, Yelp</h3>
https://api.bplugins.com/
We complete the Facebook authorization process using the domain https://api.bplugins.com/. After a user grants all the required permissions, their Facebook page reviews are fetched through the https://graph.facebook.com API.
https://maps.googleapis.com/ 
Documentation link: https://bplugins.com/docs/business-reviews/ 
Terms link: https://developers.google.com/terms/site-terms 
Privacy link: https://policies.google.com/privacy
A user’s Google Business reviews are displayed using the domain https://maps.googleapis.com/ 
. The documentation below explains how to generate the API key and Place ID: https://bplugins.com/docs/business-reviews/guides/authorization/
https://api.yelp.com/
Yelp business reviews are fetched using the domain https://api.yelp.com/.The documentation below explains how users can obtain their API key and business URL. 
Documentation link: https://bplugins.com/docs/business-reviews/
Privacy Link: https://terms.yelp.com/privacy/ 
Terms Link: https://terms.yelp.com/tos/en_us/20260101_en_us/

Business Reviews – Display Customer Reviews from Popular Sites

Business Reviews helps you display Google, Facebook, and Yelp reviews easily on your WordPress site to build trust and boost your business reputation.

Smart Reviews Display vs Business Reviews – Display Customer Reviews from Popular Sites