Reviews · How-To
Configure and publish Reviews Widgets
Choose a template, content eligibility, and design settings, then copy the embed code and verify the public widget and Google attribution.
What this does
Choose a template, content eligibility, and design settings, then copy the embed code and verify the public widget and Google attribution.
Steps
- Open Reviews, then Widgets.
- Create or open a widget.
- Choose the template and location coverage.
- Set rating eligibility, including a five-star-only selection when offered.
- Configure design and rotation options.
- Preview, save, and copy the embed code.
- Verify the public widget.
Widget settings reference
Template controls structure; coverage selects locations; rating filter limits eligible reviews; moderation respects display state; design controls visual presentation; rotation controls sequencing/timing where available.
Embed and public behavior
Copy uses the saved widget identifier. The public route renders approved eligible reviews and required Google attribution; changes apply after save/publish.
Settings reference
| Setting | What it does | Default | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template | Selects widget layout | Current default template | widget | Preview before publish. |
| Rating filter | Limits eligible ratings | All eligible ratings | widget | Choose 5 only for five-star-only output. |
| Coverage | Selects locations | Current location | group/location | Group coverage requires eligible child locations. |
Permissions and scope
- No Access hides or blocks the module. Read Only permits viewing but disables changes. Editor permits the documented create, edit, publish, or administrative actions within the user's assigned scope.
Mobile
- On narrow screens, open the sidebar or overflow menu to reach the same actions; labels and save behavior are unchanged unless this article says otherwise.
Published review rotation
This control is covered by the Configure and publish Reviews Widgets workflow.
Applies to /reviews-widget/:id
Google attribution
This control is covered by the Configure and publish Reviews Widgets workflow.
Applies to /reviews-widget/:id
Widget templates, five-star filter, design, embed, and Google attribution
This control is covered by the Configure and publish Reviews Widgets workflow.
Applies to /admin/reviews/*
What happens next
Your change is available within the scope you selected.
Warnings
- Google attribution must remain visible where required. Removing all eligible reviews can produce an empty widget.
Troubleshooting
- If only five-star reviews should appear, set the minimum/allowed rating to five and verify the chosen locations contain eligible reviews.
- An empty widget can mean no eligible reviews, moderation exclusions, wrong location coverage, or unpublished changes.
- For empty and unavailable states, verify the selected scope, access level, required connection, and displayed validation or freshness status; retry once after correcting the cause, then create a context-rich Support case if it continues.