Widgets for Google Reviews vs Standard Widget Extensions (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
Standard Widget Extensions

Standard Widget Extensions

5(9)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Standard Widget Extensions

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Standard Widget Extensions has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Widgets for Google Reviews leads in active installations (900K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widgets for Google Reviews has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Standard Widget Extensions has 40K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions5/5
Total Reviews
2,505Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions9
Active Installs
900K+Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions1.0K+
Total Downloads
17M+Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions40K+
Support Resolution
93%Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget ExtensionsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWidgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions8 years ago
First Released
2019Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions2012
Age
7 yearsWidgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions14 years
WP Requires
6.2+Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions3.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensionsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget ExtensionsFree
Latest Version
13.2.8Widgets for Google Reviews
Standard Widget Extensions1.7.4

Rating Breakdown

Widgets for Google Reviews

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

Standard Widget Extensions

5/5(9 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

Standard Widget Extensions Reviews

by lolita2005

good plugin recommend it

I recommend the use of this plugin. very easy to use

by EMar

Kills two birds with one stone.. handy plugin..

I found this plugin while searching for a sticky sidebar effect, It does a bit more, also gives my side menu an accordion drop-down style. I wish I could customize the accordion a bit more but for wha

by jdeg

Fantastic plugin, thank you!

I have no idea why this isn’t a more popular plugin. Nothing’s more annoying than scrolling down a long blog article and ending up in no man’s land with nothing beside the text. Let’s face it, readers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Widgets for Google Reviews or Standard Widget Extensions more popular?
Widgets for Google Reviews has 900K+ active installations while Standard Widget Extensions has 1.0K+. Widgets for Google Reviews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widgets for Google Reviews or Standard Widget Extensions?
Widgets for Google Reviews has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,505 reviews, while Standard Widget Extensions has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Widgets for Google Reviews and Standard Widget Extensions free?
Widgets for Google Reviews is free and Standard Widget Extensions is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widgets for Google Reviews or Standard Widget Extensions?
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 Standard Widget Extensions was last updated 8 years ago.

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