# Praising – Reviews Widget for Google Reviews

> Praising has <10 active installs and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Praising is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Show your Google reviews on your site with a Praising reviews widget — carousel, grid, wall or badge — placed with a block or a shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 90
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** praising (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/praising/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/praising/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Google Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-reviews/) | #59 | 82 |
| [review slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/review-slider/) | #16 | 18 |
| [reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reviews/) | >100 | 373 |
| [Reviews Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reviews-widget/) | #10 | 10 |
| [testimonials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/testimonials/) | >100 | 236 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Google Reviews | >100 | 4,033 |
| review slider | >100 | 1,120 |
| reviews | >100 | 10,000 |
| Reviews Widget | >100 | 4,185 |
| testimonials | >100 | 1,357 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Widgets for Google Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-reviews-plugin-for-google/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (2,649) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Rich Showcase for Google Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-google-reviews/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,620) | Oct 4, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Reviews Feed – Add Testimonials and Customer Reviews From Google Reviews, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reviews-feed/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (37) | Sep 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [WP Social Ninja – Embed Social Feeds, User Reviews & Chat Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-social-reviews/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [WP Google Review Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-google-places-review-slider/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (371) | Aug 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/g-business-reviews-rating/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (184) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 7 | [Reviews Widgets for Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp & Recommendations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fb-reviews-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (324) | Sep 26, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Tagembed: Social Media Feeds and Customer Reviews Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tagembed-widget/) | 9K+ | 3.9/5 (62) | Sep 29, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 9 | [ReviewX – Multi-Criteria Reviews for WooCommerce with Google Reviews & Schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reviewx/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (85) | Aug 31, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [Embedder for Google Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embedder-for-google-reviews/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 18, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Praising free?
Yes. Praising is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Praising safe to use in 2026?
Praising is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Praising?
Praising is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 90 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Praising work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Praising up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.

### What PHP version does Praising need?
Praising requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Praising last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Praising?
Praising is developed and maintained by praising.

### What are the best alternatives to Praising?
The most popular alternatives to Praising are Widgets for Google Reviews (1M+ installs), Rich Showcase for Google Re… (100K+ installs) and Reviews Feed (100K+ installs).


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