How to Display Google Reviews with Elfsight Google Reviews Widget

The Google Reviews widget lets you display customer reviews directly on your website to build trust and showcase your business’s reputation.

Check out this video to see how you can quickly add Google reviews to your Elfsight widget.

Dive into the article below to explore four setup options: using a business name and address, a Google Maps share link or an embed code for businesses without a physical location, and a Google Place ID. Check our FAQ for more tips!

Choose how to add your business

Business Name and Street Address

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Go to the Source tab of the widget editor. Enter your business name and street address 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:

Have questions after setup? Check our FAQ—your answer might be there! 🙌

If your business operates online or in a service area without a specific street address, you can display reviews by using a 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:

Alternatively, copy the entire URL from the browser's address bar:

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Go to the Source tab of your widget's settings, paste the link into the search field, and click Search:

Click on the Google Place ID in the search dropdown:

That's it! Your reviews are now collected:

Have questions after setup? Check our FAQ—your answer might be there! 🙌

Google Maps Embed Code

If your business operates online or in a service area without a specific street address, you can display reviews by using a Google Maps embed code.

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Find your business on Google Maps and click the Share button. In the popup, go to the Embed a map tab:

If you don't see the Share button on the business profile, click the Menu icon:

Choose Share or embed map to open a popup with the Embed a Map tab open:

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Click Copy HTML:

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Go to the Source tab of the widget editor and paste the code in the search field. Click the Search button:

Click on the Google Place ID in the search dropdown:

That's it! Your reviews are now collected:

Have questions after setup? Check our FAQ—your answer might be there! 🙌

Google Place ID

A Google Place ID is a unique identifier for a location or business, made up of letters and numbers. You can use it to add your business to the widget.

Our Google Reviews widget doesn't support Business Profile IDs. A Business Profile ID identifies a Google Business Profile, not a place or business.
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To find the Place ID, open the Google Place ID Finder. Enter your location in the search field, hit enter and click on your business in the search dropdown:

Copy the Place ID from the info window on the map:

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Go to the Source tab of the widget editor. Enter your Google Place ID in the search field → click Search:

Click on the name of your business in the search dropdown:

Nicely done! Your reviews have been collected:

Have questions after setup? Check our FAQ—your answer might be there! 🙌

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. To learn more, check out our article: How to Add Google Reviews of a Business With No Physical Address.

Can I add multiple businesses as sources in the widget?


Google Reviews widget allows only one Google source. To combine multiple Google sources in one widget, try our All-in-One Reviews app.

How can I customize my Google Reviews widget?


Our widget includes four tabs for design customization: Layout, Header, Review, and Style, allowing you to adjust elements for the perfect look. For a quick overview of customization options, refer to our article: How to Customize the Appearance of the Reviews Widget.

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.

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