Embedder for Google Reviews vs Reviews Block for Google (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Embedder for Google Reviews
5.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Reviews Block for Google
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Embedder for Google Reviews has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Embedder for Google Reviews has accumulated 52K+ total downloads while Reviews Block for Google has 110K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embedder for Google Reviews | Reviews Block for Google | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 43 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 52K+ | ► | 110K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2014 | |
| Age | 4 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.4+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.6 | 2.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Embedder for Google Reviews
Reviews Block for Google
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Embedder for Google Reviews averaged approximately 74 daily downloads while Reviews Block for Google averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Embedder for Google Reviews Reviews
A surprise among ugly review plugins
Don’t be scared of the few reviews and downloads. It is by far the most beautiful review plugin available for free users. It feels fast and I could not find any leftover code running on other pages wi
smart tool and great support
easy to use tool and great service, even when using a non-PRO version!
Very easy to use for a non technical person!
I was a little hesitant to try because of the lack of reviews but gave it a try anyway and couldn’t be happier. I actually tried (Widgets for Google Reviews) first because they had more favorable revi
Reviews Block for Google Reviews
Waste of time. Doesn’t work
I don’t know the pro version, but the free version doesn’t work. Don’t even try it to install, it’s a waste of time.
Waste of time
It should be simple like add the key and short-code to the page. Who needs this??
It doesn’t work
This plugin didn’t work for Google Reviews and the other one available got me more trouble than anything I could expect. This topic was modified 7 years, 6 months ago by RAIMUNDOS54. Reason: W
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