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Widgets for Google Reviews vs BuddyPress Monster Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Widgets for Google Reviews

Widgets for Google Reviews

4.9(2,505)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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BuddyPress Monster Widget

BuddyPress Monster Widget

5(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BuddyPress Monster Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Widgets for Google Reviews leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widgets for Google Reviews has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while BuddyPress Monster Widget has 4.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Widgets for Google Reviews
►
BuddyPress Monster Widget5/5
Total Reviews
2,505Widgets for Google Reviews
◄
BuddyPress Monster Widget3
Active Installs
900K+Widgets for Google Reviews
◄
BuddyPress Monster Widget10
Total Downloads
17M+Widgets for Google Reviews
◄
BuddyPress Monster Widget4.2K+
Support Resolution
93%Widgets for Google Reviews
BuddyPress Monster WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWidgets for Google Reviews
◄
BuddyPress Monster Widget9 years ago
First Released
2019Widgets for Google Reviews
BuddyPress Monster Widget2014
Age
7 yearsWidgets for Google Reviews
BuddyPress Monster Widget12 years
WP Requires
6.2+Widgets for Google Reviews
BuddyPress Monster Widgetfalse+
PHP Requires
7.0+Widgets for Google Reviews
BuddyPress Monster Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidgets for Google Reviews
BuddyPress Monster WidgetFree
Latest Version
13.2.8Widgets for Google Reviews
BuddyPress Monster Widget0.3

Rating Breakdown

Widgets for Google Reviews

4.9/5(2,505 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

BuddyPress Monster Widget

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Widgets for Google Reviews Reviews

by kris10uk

Excellent! Easy to use and so many great designs to choose from.

I am so happy with this plugin I am going to actually swap away from a rival plugin I use and renew with this company going forward. Excellent work! Thank you!

by denisenava

Totally recommended

Super easy, quick setup and good looking design

by sindie

Great plugin

Really helpful plugin, works as expected, no issues

BuddyPress Monster Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Widgets for Google Reviews or BuddyPress Monster Widget more popular?
Widgets for Google Reviews has 900K+ active installations while BuddyPress Monster Widget has 10. Widgets for Google Reviews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widgets for Google Reviews or BuddyPress Monster Widget?
Widgets for Google Reviews has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,505 reviews, while BuddyPress Monster Widget has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Widgets for Google Reviews and BuddyPress Monster Widget free?
Widgets for Google Reviews is free and BuddyPress Monster Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widgets for Google Reviews or BuddyPress Monster Widget?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Widgets for Google Reviews was last updated 2 weeks ago and BuddyPress Monster Widget was last updated 9 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.