--- title: "How to Add Google Reviews in Elementor?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/add-google-reviews-in-elementor/ date: 2023-10-28 modified: 2026-04-10 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Google Reviews have become an essential aspect of online business success. Google reviews hold significant weight in influencing consumer decisions. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to showcase their positive..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/How-to-Add-Google-Reviews-in-Elementor_-1024x536.jpg word_count: 678 --- # How to Add Google Reviews in Elementor? ## Key Takeaways - Google Reviews influence consumer decisions significantly. - The Plus Addons for Elementor includes a Social Reviews widget for displaying Google reviews. - Users must create a Google Places API Key and Place ID to use the Social Reviews widget. - The Free Google Places API allows displaying a maximum of 5 reviews, regardless of the Max Results setting. Google Reviews have become an essential aspect of online business success. Google reviews hold significant weight in influencing consumer decisions. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to showcase their positive reviews on their websites to build trust and credibility with potential customers. With the Social Reviews widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily show Google reviews on your Elementor website. *To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Social Reviews widget, [click here](/docs/social-reviews-widget-settings-overview/).* ***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.*** [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/social-reviews/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) To show Google Reviews with the Social Reviews widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you have to create a Google Places API Key and a Place ID. ### Create a Google Places API Key 1. Go to [Google Cloud console](https://console.cloud.google.com/projectcreate), to create a project, if you don’t have one. ![google places api 1](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/google-places-api-1.png) 2. Once the project is created, click on the **Hamburger** icon > **APIs and services** > **Credentials **from the dashboard. > *Note: If you have an existing project, you can directly go to the *[*Credentials page*](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials)*.*  3. Then go to **Library**. ![google places api 2](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/google-places-api-2.gif) 4. In the search bar search for **Places API** and click on the **Places API** then click **Enable**. ![google places api 3](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/google-places-api-3.gif) 5. On the next screen, you have to add your billing details, if not added already. > *Note: If you have an active billing, you can skip to step 7.* Add your billing account name and select your country then click on **Continue** button. ![google places api 4](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/google-places-api-4.png) 6. On the next page, add your billing details. Select the account type, add tax details, personal details and add a payment method.  Then click on the **Submit and Enable Billing** button. ![google map api step 4](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/google-map-api4-1024x795.png) 7. Once the billing is setup, go back to the project dashboard, from the listed APIs click on the **Maps JavaScript API **and enable it. ![google places api 5](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/google-places-api-5-1024x619.png) > *Note: You can also directly search for the Maps JavaScript API in the Library.*  8. Then click on the **Credentials** on the sidebar. 9. On the next page, click on the **+ CREATE CREDENTIALS** > **API Key** at the top. ![google places api 6](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/google-places-api-6-1024x473.png) 10. Then you’ll see your API key in a popup, copy the key in a notepad. ![google places api 7](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/google-places-api-7.png) ### Find a Place ID 1. Go to [Place ID](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/place-id#find-id) to find a place Id. 2. In the map search field, you have to search for the location you want to show the reviews of. ![find google places id](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/find-google-places-id.gif) 3. You’ll find the place id of that location in a tooltip. Copy the id in a notepad. ### Use the Social Review Widget Now add the Social Reviews widget on the page and follow the steps -  1. From the **Type** dropdown, select **Reviews**, then select the appropriate layout and style for the reviews. 2. Go to the **Social Reviews** section and open the item. 3. Select **Google** from the **Source** dropdown. 4. Then add your API Key and Place ID in the **Access Token** and **Page/Place ID** fields, respectively. ![social reviews google reviews](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/social-reviews-google-reviews.png) ***Also Read,** [How to Show Social Reviews in Carousel Slider in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//show-social-reviews-in-carousel-slider-in-elementor/)* Now, you’ll see Google reviews from that specific location. You can refine the result from the remaining settings. You can change the review icon from the **Rating Icon** section. In the **Category (For Filter)** field, you can add a category name to filter reviews by category. Then, in the **Max Results** field, you can set how many reviews you want to display. With the Free Google Places API, you can only show a maximum of 5 reviews, irrespective of the number set in the Max Result field.  To counter this limitation, enable the **Performance** toggle from the **Performance** tab, this will save all the Google reviews in the database, so as you acquire more reviews overtime, you’ll get to show more reviews.  ![social reviews performance](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/social-reviews-performance.png) > *Note: Make sure not to delete the Transient. This will delete all the reviews from the database, and you’ll only see 5 reviews.* From the **Extra Options** tab, you can set the refresh time to load new reviews as well. ![social reviews grid demo](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/social-reviews-grid-demo-1024x552.png) ***Suggested Read:** [How to Add Reviews Manually in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-reviews-manually-in-elementor/).* ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What should I do if my Google Places API Key isn't working?** A: If your Google Places API Key isn't working, ensure that you have enabled the Places API and the Maps JavaScript API in your Google Cloud project. Additionally, check that your billing details are correctly set up, as an active billing account is required to use these APIs. If the key is still not functioning, consider regenerating it and updating it in the Social Reviews widget settings. **Q: Can I display Google reviews for multiple locations using The Plus Addons for Elementor?** A: The Plus Addons for Elementor allows you to display Google reviews for a specific location using the Place ID. To show reviews for multiple locations, you would need to create separate instances of the Social Reviews widget for each location, each with its own API Key and Place ID. This way, you can showcase reviews from different places on your site. **Q: What is the maximum number of Google reviews I can show using the Free Google Places API?** A: With the Free Google Places API, you can only display a maximum of 5 reviews, regardless of the number set in the Max Results field within the Social Reviews widget. To manage this limitation, consider enabling the Performance toggle, which saves reviews in the database, allowing you to show more reviews as you acquire them over time. **Q: How do I find the Place ID for my business location?** A: To find the Place ID for your business, visit the Place ID Lookup Tool and search for your location in the map search field. The Place ID will appear in a tooltip, which you can then copy for use in the Social Reviews widget settings. This ID is essential for fetching the correct Google reviews. **Q: What settings should I adjust for optimal display of Google reviews in Elementor?** A: For optimal display of Google reviews using The Plus Addons for Elementor, select the appropriate layout and style in the Social Reviews widget. Additionally, you can refine the results by setting a category name in the Category (For Filter) field and adjusting the Max Results field to control how many reviews are shown. Remember to enable the Performance toggle to save reviews in the database for future use. **Q: What happens if I delete the Transient in the Social Reviews widget?** A: Deleting the Transient in the Social Reviews widget will remove all saved Google reviews from the database. As a result, you will only see the default 5 reviews provided by the Free Google Places API. To avoid losing your accumulated reviews, itu2019s crucial not to delete the Transient unless you intend to reset the saved data.