Google Reviews Widget for Elementor

Why Elementor Users Love This Approach

Elementor is the most popular WordPress page builder, used on over 16 million websites. If you're building pages visually with Elementor, you want your Google reviews to fit seamlessly into your drag-and-drop workflow — without leaving the editor.

Most Google review plugins for WordPress don't integrate cleanly with Elementor. They require shortcodes, have limited styling options, and often clash with Elementor's rendering engine. Social Media Feeds works differently — a simple embed code that you paste into Elementor's native HTML widget, giving you pixel-perfect control over placement and spacing.

The result is a Google reviews section that looks like a native part of your Elementor design, updates automatically, and doesn't add plugin overhead to your WordPress installation.

Step-by-Step Setup

Follow these steps to get your Google reviews widget live.

Create Your Google Reviews Widget

Sign up at Social Media Feeds and search for your business. Your Google Business Profile reviews are pulled automatically. Customise the layout, star rating filter, and design to match your Elementor template.

Copy Your Embed Code

Once you're happy with the preview, copy the one-line embed code from your dashboard. It's standard HTML — no shortcode wrappers needed.

Open Elementor Editor

Navigate to the page where you want to display reviews and click 'Edit with Elementor'. Drag the HTML widget from the Elements panel to your desired position on the page.

Paste and Publish

In the HTML widget settings, paste your embed code into the HTML Code field. You'll see the reviews render in the Elementor preview. Adjust the widget's Advanced tab for margins, padding, and responsive visibility — then hit Publish.

Key Benefits

Everything you need to display Google reviews on your website — without the complexity.

Native Elementor Workflow

Use Elementor's built-in HTML widget — drag it anywhere on your page, set margins and padding visually, and control responsive visibility per device.

No Extra Plugins

One fewer plugin means fewer conflicts, faster updates, and less maintenance. The embed code works independently of your WordPress plugin stack.

Pixel-Perfect Placement

Position your Google reviews anywhere in your Elementor layout — in a column, a section, a popup, or a sticky sidebar. Full control over spacing and width.

Responsive by Default

The reviews widget automatically adapts to mobile, tablet, and desktop. Combine with Elementor's responsive controls for device-specific visibility.

Matches Your Design

Customise colours, fonts, border radius, and card style to match your Elementor template. The widget looks like a native section of your design.

Auto-Updating Reviews

New Google reviews appear automatically. No need to re-edit your Elementor page — the widget stays current with your Google Business Profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Elementor widget should I use for Google reviews?

Use the HTML widget (available in both Elementor Free and Pro). Drag it to your desired position, paste the Social Media Feeds embed code into the HTML Code field, and your reviews will render immediately.

Does this work with Elementor Free or only Elementor Pro?

Both. The HTML widget is available in Elementor Free. You don't need Elementor Pro to embed Google reviews — though Pro users can also place the HTML widget inside popups, sticky bars, and theme builder templates.

Can I put Google reviews inside an Elementor popup?

Yes, if you have Elementor Pro. Create a popup, add an HTML widget, and paste your embed code. Reviews will display inside the popup just like any other content.

Will the reviews show in Elementor's live preview?

The widget script loads in the Elementor preview, but for the most accurate view, use the Preview Changes button to see the page as visitors will see it. The live editor's sandboxed environment can occasionally delay script execution.

Can I control which devices show the reviews widget?

Yes. Use Elementor's built-in responsive controls on the HTML widget's Advanced tab. You can show or hide the reviews on desktop, tablet, or mobile independently.

Is there a free option?

Yes. Social Media Feeds offers a free plan with one Google reviews widget and daily refresh. Paid plans unlock more widgets, faster refresh, and branding removal. Beta signups before 30 May 2026 get 3 months free.