Widgets for Google Reviews vs List Category (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widgets for Google Reviews
4.9(2,505)
900K+ active installs
Free
Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widgets for Google Reviews has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 2,505 reviews) and leads in active installations (900K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widgets for Google Reviews has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while List Category has 9.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widgets for Google Reviews | List Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2,505 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 900K+ | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 9.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 93% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2009 | |
| Age | 7 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 13.2.8 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Widgets for Google Reviews
◄List CategoryN/A
Total Reviews
2,505Widgets for Google Reviews
◄List Category0
Active Installs
900K+Widgets for Google Reviews
◄List Category90
Total Downloads
17M+Widgets for Google Reviews
◄List Category9.5K+
Support Resolution
93%Widgets for Google Reviews
List CategoryN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWidgets for Google Reviews
◄List Category16 years ago
First Released
2019Widgets for Google Reviews
List Category2009
Age
7 yearsWidgets for Google Reviews
List Category17 years
WP Requires
6.2+Widgets for Google Reviews
List Category2.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+Widgets for Google Reviews
List Categoryfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidgets for Google Reviews
List CategoryFree
Latest Version
13.2.8Widgets for Google Reviews
List Category1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Widgets for Google Reviews
4.9/5(2,505 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%
List Category
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
List Category Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widgets for Google Reviews or List Category more popular?
Widgets for Google Reviews has 900K+ active installations while List Category has 90. Widgets for Google Reviews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widgets for Google Reviews or List Category?
Widgets for Google Reviews has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,505 reviews, while List Category has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Widgets for Google Reviews and List Category free?
Widgets for Google Reviews is free and List Category is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widgets for Google Reviews or List Category?
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 List Category was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.