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Widgets for Google Reviews vs Local Google Fonts (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
View Widgets for Google Reviews
VS
Local Google Fonts

Local Google Fonts

4.6(83)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Local Google Fonts

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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widgets for Google Reviews has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Local Google Fonts has 789K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Widgets for Google Reviews
◄
Local Google Fonts4.6/5
Total Reviews
2,505Widgets for Google Reviews
◄
Local Google Fonts83
Active Installs
900K+Widgets for Google Reviews
◄
Local Google Fonts100K+
Total Downloads
17M+Widgets for Google Reviews
◄
Local Google Fonts789K+
Support Resolution
93%Widgets for Google Reviews
Local Google FontsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWidgets for Google Reviews
◄
Local Google Fonts11 months ago
First Released
2019Widgets for Google Reviews
Local Google Fonts2022
Age
7 yearsWidgets for Google Reviews
Local Google Fonts4 years
WP Requires
6.2+Widgets for Google Reviews
Local Google Fonts4.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Widgets for Google Reviews
Local Google Fonts7.4+
Business Model
FreeWidgets for Google Reviews
Local Google FontsFree
Latest Version
13.2.8Widgets for Google Reviews
Local Google Fonts0.24.0

Rating Breakdown

Widgets for Google Reviews

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

Local Google Fonts

4.6/5(83 reviews)
5
88%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%

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

Local Google Fonts Reviews

by furkansenturk

5 Sterne – wohlverdient

unkompliziert und übersichtlich- was will man mehr bei diesem lästigen Thema.

by reneewelz

Einwandfrei

Wir haben das schon eine Weile im Einsatz, heute fällt mir auf, noch gar nicht bewertet. Deswegen schon mal 5 Sternen, weils still und leise einfach tut was es soll. 😉

by toxicum

Works like a charm

It works like a charm. All who got problems getting it working:In settings > Google Fonts, tick the “Load Fonts automatically” checkbox and click on the “Reload Fonts” button. Then save the changes. T

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Widgets for Google Reviews or Local Google Fonts more popular?
Widgets for Google Reviews has 900K+ active installations while Local Google Fonts has 100K+. Widgets for Google Reviews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widgets for Google Reviews or Local Google Fonts?
Widgets for Google Reviews has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,505 reviews, while Local Google Fonts has a 4.6/5 rating from 83 reviews.
Are Widgets for Google Reviews and Local Google Fonts free?
Widgets for Google Reviews is free and Local Google Fonts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widgets for Google Reviews or Local Google Fonts?
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 Local Google Fonts was last updated 11 months ago.

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