ReviewPanel Ratings for Google Reviews
Display your Google rating, review count, and Leave a Review CTA on your WordPress site with a clean rating badge.
Use with caution
ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ReviewPanel Ratings for Goo… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Google Reviews | >100 |
| rating badge | >100 |
| review count | >100 |
| stars | >100 |
| trust badge | >100 |
About ReviewPanel Ratings for Google Reviews
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Add a Google rating badge to any page or post using a shortcode. Show your business name, star rating, review count, and a Leave a Review CTA — designed as a trust signal for your website visitors.
How it works:
- Create a free rating badge on ReviewPanel or enter your business details directly
- Choose a layout — compact badge, card, horizontal, or large
- Add the shortcode where you want the badge to appear
Two shortcodes included:
Auto-updating rating badge
[reviewpanel_rating id="YOUR_BADGE_ID"]
Stays in sync with your Google Business Profile rating. Requires a free ReviewPanel account.
Free static rating badge
[reviewpanel_rating_free name="My Business" rating="4.8" reviews="350" variant="medium" theme="light"]
A static snapshot — no account required.
Features:
- 4 layout variants: small, medium, horizontal, large
- 3 themes: light, dark, auto (matches user preference)
- Responsive design
- Domain validation for paid badges
- Clean, minimal footprint — no bloat
The badge is designed for trust signals. It does not display full individual Google review text.
External Services
This plugin connects to ReviewPanel to render rating badges on your site.
Data that may be sent to ReviewPanel:
- ReviewPanel rating badge ID
- Site URL/domain (for badge rendering and domain validation)
- Google Maps URL (if creating a badge via the free generator)
When data is sent:
- When a page containing a rating badge shortcode is loaded by a visitor
- When creating or connecting a badge through the ReviewPanel dashboard
ReviewPanel does not sell customer data.
Disclaimer
ReviewPanel is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. Google, Google Reviews, Google Business Profile, Google Search, and Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC.
Installation
- Upload the
reviewpanel-ratingsfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
- Go to Settings → ReviewPanel to configure (optional)
- Add
[reviewpanel_rating id="YOUR_BADGE_ID"]to any page or post
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a ReviewPanel account?
For the auto-updating badge, yes — a free account lets you create and manage your badge. The static badge shortcode works without an account.
Does this show full Google review text?
No. The rating badge shows your star rating, review count, and business name. It is designed as a trust signal, not a full review feed.
Can I use this for multiple locations?
Yes. Each location gets its own badge ID. ReviewPanel paid plans support multi-location management.
Does the free badge include branding?
Free badges may include “Powered by ReviewPanel” branding as part of the hosted badge output. Paid plans include branding controls.
Does this guarantee rich-result stars in Google Search?
No. ReviewPanel can support structured data where eligible, but does not guarantee rich-result stars.
Is this an official Google plugin?
No. ReviewPanel works with Google Business Profile review data but is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Auto-updating rating badge shortcode
- Free static rating badge shortcode
- Admin settings page with usage instructions
- 4 layout variants, 3 theme options
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
ReviewPanel Ratings for Google Revi…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 22, 2026
Is ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… free?
Yes. ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… safe to use in 2026?
ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ReviewPanel Ratings for Google…?
ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 260 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.
Does ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… work with WordPress 7.1?
ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… need?
ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 24, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes ReviewPanel Ratings for Google…?
ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… is developed and maintained by ReviewPanel.
What are the best alternatives to ReviewPanel Ratings for Google…?
The most popular alternatives to ReviewPanel Ratings for Google… are Widgets for Google Reviews (1M+ installs), Rich Showcase for Google Re… (100K+ installs) and Reviews Feed (100K+ installs).
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