Embedder for Google Reviews

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Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 40% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

At the current install trend, crossing 7K+ in roughly 135 days.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. A declining trend compresses what a buyer would pay.

1. ★★★★★ dyin

   1.1y ago

   Don’t be scared of the few reviews and downloads. It is by far the most beautiful review plugin available for free users. It feels fast and I could not find any leftover code running on other pages without the review section.If only there was a toggle for shadows on/of and an option to move the pointers or remove them (that would give it a six star rating ^^). But all around top work!

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2. ★★★★★ ppo60

   1.9y ago

   easy to use tool and great service, even when using a non-PRO version!

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3. ★★★★★ kitstevens

   3.1y ago

   I was a little hesitant to try because of the lack of reviews but gave it a try anyway and couldn’t be happier. I actually tried (Widgets for Google Reviews) first because they had more favorable reviews but found it clunky and it wouldn’t display properly. When I tried Embedder for Google Reviews it worked right away! I even emailed support with a question and they got back with me right away! Great product and I plan to continue using the pro-version because I want to be able to show all my reviews. They offer a free trial so you have nothing to lose.

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4. ★★★★★ arizos

   3.5y ago

   Really easy plugin to work with. Installed and added reviews quite quickly. I had an issue and contacted support, which was amazing. They answered my questions and helped me with a solution. Highly recommend

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5. ★★★★★ Julian Stark

   3.5y ago

   The plugin does exactly what I need for my customers sites. Within minutes I can setup a fast loading and good looking reviews section on their sites. I also like that I can set a minimum star number. Thank you!

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6. ★★★★★ Matt Pramschufer

   3.6y ago

   This plugin is by far the quickest and easiest way to get great looking Google reviews on your site. If you are looking for a straight forward way to automatically add Google reviews to your site, this is the plugin for you.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 2.1.1 Bugfixing 2.1.1
2. — Version 2.1 Added new design Added new options Added translation options 2.1
3. — Version 2.0.2 Added new design variations Added ‘Write a review’ button 2.0.2
4. — Version 2.0 Added new designs and layouts Added new options tabs Added preview tabs 2.0
5. — Version 1.7.7 Bugfix: only load admin styles on plugin pages Upgraded Freemius SDK Dashboard redesign 1.7.7
6. — Version 1.7.6 Upgraded Freemius SDK Bugfix: license activation 1.7.6

2 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 6.1 Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter ↗
   2026-04-30 CVE-2024-13362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 1.6.6 Patched in 1.7.5
2. Medium · 5.3 Embedder for Google Reviews <= 1.7.3 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2025-08-14 CVE-2025-54730 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.7.3 Patched in 1.7.4

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 42 languages, 41 at 90% or more

Plus 18 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-05-05 5K+ → 6K+ up after 1 days in tier
2. 2026-05-04 6K+ → 5K+ down after 3 days in tier
3. 2026-05-01 5K+ → 6K+ up after 88 days in tier
4. 2026-02-02 4K+ → 5K+ up after 95 days in tier
5. 2025-10-30 3K+ → 4K+ up after 152 days in tier
6. 2025-05-31 2K+ → 3K+ up after 165 days in tier
7. 2024-12-17 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
8. 2024-12-16 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Rich Showcase for Google Reviews 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 5 shared tags A
• Reviews Block for Google 1K+ installs · 3.5★ · 3 shared tags D
• Widget for Google Reviews 1K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags B
• Widgets for Google Reviews 900K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• Reviews Feed – Add Testimonials and Customer Reviews From Google Reviews, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and More 100K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
• Reviews Widgets for Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp & Recommendations 10K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A

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Embedder for Google Reviews: 6K+ active installs, 5.0★ (6 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/embedder-for-google-reviews