Adding Google Reviews to your Elementor website is one of the easiest ways to build trust and showcase real customer feedback without relying on screenshots or third-party platforms. In this tutorial, you will learn how to display live Google Reviews on your site using a completely free solution. This approach is ideal for businesses, service providers, and local brands that want to highlight authentic ratings and testimonials directly on their pages. With flexible layout and styling options, you can seamlessly match the reviews section to your website’s design while improving credibility and user engagement.
Step #1: Install and activate Unlimited Elements Free Version for Elementor
You have to install and activate the Unlimited Elements Free Version for Elementor.
Step #2: Adding the Google Reviews widget to your Elementor website
To add Google Reviews on your Elementor website, install the Google Reviews widget from the Unlimited Elements Widget library.
Step #3: Add the Google Reviews widget to your Elementor page
Now, in the Elementor editor, find the Google Reviews widget and drag it to the desired part of your page.
Serp API Integration
To display more than 5 reviews, you need to enter your SerpAPI key in the general settings. First, visit serpapi.com and create a free account to obtain your free API key.
Next, go to Unlimited Elements → Settings → Integrations → Serp API, paste your SerpAPI key, and save the changes.
You can also find your Place ID by using the Google Place ID Finder tool.
General Settings
Place ID
The unique code that identifies a specific business location on Google Maps.
Cache Time
Select how often the reviews should be refreshed.
- Once a day
- Once a week
- Once a month
Language Code
A setting to define which language the reviews should be displayed or translated into.
Sort By
The rule used to determine the display order of the reviews.
Show Debug
A tool for developers to diagnose issues if the reviews fail to load.
Layout Type
Select the desired layout, each layout has its own separate options.
- Grid
- Carousel (Pro)
- Marquee (Pro)
- Coverflow (Pro)
- Swipe (Pro)
Show Only 5-Star Reviews
Enable this to display only the highest-rated feedback.
Layout Settings
Show Author Name
Toggles the visibility of the reviewer's name.
Show Author Photo
Toggles the visibility of the reviewer's profile picture.
Show Rating
Displays the star rating given by the customer.
Show Text
Displays the written content of the review.
Show Time Ago
Shows how long ago the review was posted.
Show Unfold Content Button
Adds a button to expand long reviews.
Fold Height
Sets the maximum height of a review before it is truncated.
Unfold/Fold Button Text
Customizable labels for the expand and collapse buttons.
Show Badge
Toggles the entire summary badge on or off.
Badge Image/Title
Customizes the main visual and heading for the badge.
Show Badge Rating Number/Stars
Displays the numerical score and visual stars for the overall business rating.
Show Badge Reviews Number
Shows the total count of reviews received.
Text Before/After Badge Reviews Number
Adds custom characters or words around the review count (e.g., parentheses).
Show Badge Review Link
Adds a clickable link for users to see more reviews or leave their own.
Badge Review Link Type/Custom
Determines where the link leads (e.g., a direct box or a custom URL).
Badge Review Link Text
Customizes the call-to-action text for the link.
Rating Icons
Connected Widgets Settings
Enable Remote Connection
Widget Name for Connection
Choose this to "Auto Detectable", so it will automatically detect the remote widgets.
Sync
Sync Group
Choose the same group for two or more item-based widgets so they can sync together.
Wrapping it Up!
Displaying Google Reviews inside Elementor is a simple yet powerful way to strengthen trust, improve conversions, and present genuine customer feedback in a professional layout. Since everything is managed visually, it is easy to customize, update, and maintain without any technical complexity. Whether you are building a website for a local business or your own brand, this setup helps you showcase social proof exactly where it matters most. If you found this tutorial helpful, be sure to explore our other Elementor guides to unlock even more practical design and functionality tips.