Google Reviews Module for Joomla 5 New !
Google Reviews Module for Joomla 5
Build trust and boost conversions by showcasing your Google reviews directly on your website.
Social proof is one of the most powerful tools for converting visitors into customers. This module makes it effortless to display your genuine Google My Business reviews anywhere on your Joomla site, with complete control over appearance and functionality.
Three Flexible Layout Options
- Vertical – Clean, stacked layout perfect for sidebars and testimonial sections
- Horizontal Grid – Responsive 2, 3, or 4-column grid ideal for dedicated review pages
- Carousel – Engaging slider with autoplay, navigation arrows, and dot indicators
Powerful Filtering & Display Controls
- Set a minimum star rating to showcase only your best reviews
- Display up to 10 reviews with smart text truncation
- Show or hide reviewer names, avatars, dates, and star ratings
- Choose between relative ("2 weeks ago") or absolute date formats
- Link directly to full reviews on Google
Fully Customisable Styling
- Four card styles: Default, Primary, Secondary, and Hover effect
- Custom star colour picker to match your brand
- Built on UIKit 3.18 for modern, responsive design
- Dark mode support included
- Add custom CSS classes for complete design control
Performance Optimised
- Intelligent caching reduces API calls (configurable from 1 hour to 7 days)
- Lazy-loaded images for faster page loads
- Option to use your template's UIKit or load from CDN
Easy Setup
Simply enter your Google Places API key and Place ID – no coding required. The module handles everything else, including error handling and graceful fallbacks.
Requirements
- Joomla 5.0+
- PHP 8.1+
- Google Places API key (free tier available from Google Cloud Console)