Description
Display your business’s Google Reviews anywhere on your WordPress site using the [customview_reviews] shortcode.
Configure the plugin under Settings > CustomView to set your Google API Key, Place ID, maximum number of reviews, minimum star rating, and theme mode (light, dark, or auto).
Developed by Forward Technologies to provide a flexible and customizable solution for showcasing Google Reviews.
Learn more about this plugin: Plugin Overview
External Services
This plugin connects to the Google Places API to retrieve and display Google Reviews.
Service: Google Places API
Purpose: Fetches public review data for display using the [customview_reviews] shortcode.
Data Sent: Only the user-supplied Place ID and API key are sent when retrieving reviews. This happens when the cache expires (every 6 hours) or is manually refreshed.
Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/customview-display-reviews-your-way-for-google-reviews, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Settings > CustomView and enter your Google API Key, Place ID, and display preferences.
- Add the
[customview_reviews]shortcode to any post, page, or widget.
FAQ
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How do I get a Google API Key and Place ID?
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Visit the Google Cloud Console to create an API Key.
Use the Google Place ID Finder to get your business’s Place ID.
Step-by-step help is available here: How to Get Your Google API Key and Place ID -
How often are reviews updated?
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Reviews are cached for 6 hours to reduce API usage. You can manually refresh the cache from the plugin’s settings page.
Reviews
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Contributors & Developers
“CustomView: Display Reviews Your Way for Google Reviews” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Change log
1.2.10
- Initial public release: Shortcode rendering, settings panel, caching, theme-aware styling, and support links.