How to Display Google Reviews with Elfsight Google Reviews Widget
The Google Reviews widget lets you display customer reviews directly on your website, helping to build trust and showcase your business's reputation.
Check out this video to learn how you can quickly add Google reviews to your Elfsight widget:
Choose one of the following methods to connect your business, depending on whether it has a physical location. Check the FAQ for more tips!
Choose the option that matches your business
- Business Name and Street Address — for businesses with a public address.
- Google Maps Share Link — for businesses without a fixed address.
- Google Place ID — alternative option if other methods don’t apply.
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Business Name and Street Address
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In the widget editor, go to the Content tab. Enter your business name and street address (both are required) in the search field → click Search:
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The results will appear in a dropdown. Click on your business name:
All done! Your reviews have been collected:
If this method didn’t work for you, no worries! Some businesses may not be found by name and address. In that case, try the method below.
Google Maps Share Link
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Find your business on Google Maps and click the Share button. In the popup, click Copy Link. It should look similar to this example link
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TdfCviQ5TwAdmyUt5:
Alternatively, you can copy the entire URL from the browser's address bar:
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Go to the Content tab in your widget settings, paste the link into the search field, and click Search:
Click on the Google Place ID in the dropdown:
If your business operates online or in a service area without a specific street address, you can use a Google Maps share link to display reviews.
That's it! Your reviews are now collected:
You can also use a Google Maps embed code. We’ve covered that option in a separate article:
How to Add Google Reviews of a Business With No Physical Address.
Google Place ID
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Open Google Place ID Finder, enter your location or business name in the search field, and click on your business in the dropdown:
Copy the Place ID from the info window on the map:
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Go to the Content tab in the widget editor. Paste your Google Place ID into the search field → click Search:
Click on your business name in the dropdown:
If the methods above didn’t work, you can add your reviews using a Google Place ID — a unique code Google assigns to each business.
Nicely done! Your reviews have been collected:
Still having trouble? Contact our Support Team—we’ll be happy to help! Please include a link to your business on Google and the widget ID where you'd like to display the reviews.
FAQ
Can I add reviews if my business doesn’t have a physical location?
Absolutely! For online or service-based businesses, you can use a Google Maps share link or embed code to display reviews. For details, see: How to Add Google Reviews of a Business With No Physical Address.
Can I add multiple businesses as sources in the widget?
The Google Reviews widget allows only one Google source. To combine multiple Google sources in one widget, try our All-in-One Reviews app.
Can I show only specific reviews in the widget?
Yes, you can hide individual reviews or filter them by keywords or reviewer names.
Go to the Settings tab → Filters to customize which reviews appear: 
For detailed instructions, see Filtering Reviews: How to Include or Exclude Content.
How can I add the Google Reviews widget to my website?
To display reviews on your site, simply add the widget installation code to your website's backend. For detailed step-by-step guides, visit our Installation Tutorials by Platform.
Why can't I see some of my reviews?
Reviews might not show up immediately due to caching. Reviews update every 72 hours, so check the posting time of any missing ones. Learn more in this article: Why my Google reviews are not being updated.