Description
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.
Screenshots
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
FAQ
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Do I need a ReviewPanel account?
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For the auto-updating badge, yes — a free account lets you create and manage your badge. The static badge shortcode works without an account.
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Does this show full Google review text?
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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.
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Can I use this for multiple locations?
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Yes. Each location gets its own badge ID. ReviewPanel paid plans support multi-location management.
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Does the free badge include branding?
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Free badges may include “Powered by ReviewPanel” branding as part of the hosted badge output. Paid plans include branding controls.
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Does this guarantee rich-result stars in Google Search?
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No. ReviewPanel can support structured data where eligible, but does not guarantee rich-result stars.
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Is this an official Google plugin?
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No. ReviewPanel works with Google Business Profile review data but is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.
Reviews
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Contributors & Developers
“ReviewPanel Ratings for Google Reviews” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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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