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Reviews Block for Google

v2.0.1

by Nexcess · updated 4 years ago

Easily display Google business reviews on your WordPress website with a simple and intuitive block.

googlegoogle businessgoogle placesGoogle Reviewsreviews
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Rank
#5,190
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,650
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
112.1K
112,124 all-time
Rating
3.4/5
43 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +37.5% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~17d

Reviews Block for Google at a glance

Reviews Block for Google is a WordPress plugin by Nexcess with 1K+ active installs, the #5,190 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.4 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Version 2.0.1 came out on Jul 1, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 27 plugins tagged “google places”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

216 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Reviews Block for Google Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.51015Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateReviews Block for Google
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 202618
Oct 25, 202613
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 202611
Oct 22, 202613
Oct 21, 202615
Oct 20, 202613
Oct 19, 202612
Oct 18, 20268
Oct 17, 202614
Oct 16, 20265
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 202610
Oct 13, 202613
Oct 12, 20268
Oct 11, 20267
Oct 10, 202612

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,652 · -9.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.7K1.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,652
Nov 8, 20261,653
Nov 7, 20261,650
Nov 5, 20261,652
Nov 4, 20261,655
Nov 3, 20261,651
Nov 2, 20261,653
Nov 1, 20261,653
Oct 31, 20261,650
Oct 30, 20261,658
Oct 29, 20261,650
Oct 28, 20261,653
Oct 27, 20261,824

Rank over time

#5,190 · up 30 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#5.2K#5.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#5,190
Nov 8, 2026#5,192
Nov 7, 2026#5,201
Nov 6, 2026#5,188
Nov 5, 2026#5,190
Nov 4, 2026#5,186
Nov 3, 2026#5,193
Nov 2, 2026#5,188
Nov 1, 2026#5,190
Oct 31, 2026#5,199
Oct 30, 2026#5,184
Oct 29, 2026#5,215
Oct 28, 2026#5,224
Oct 27, 2026#5,220

Growth %

Average -0.76% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.06%
Nov 8, 2026+0.18%
Nov 7, 2026-0.06%
Nov 5, 2026-0.18%
Nov 4, 2026+0.24%
Nov 3, 2026-0.12%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.18%
Oct 31, 2026-0.48%
Oct 30, 2026+0.48%
Oct 29, 2026-0.18%
Oct 28, 2026-9.38%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5224 → #5190
    • Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.077%
  • v1.515%
  • v1.46.9%
  • v1.21.1%

Rating trend

3.4★★★★★43 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.1
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.1.16
Requires PHP
7.2
First released
Aug 3, 2014
Last updated
Jul 1, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Reviews Block for Google

How many websites use Reviews Block for Google?

Reviews Block for Google is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,190 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Reviews Block for Google been downloaded?

112,124 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats

When was Reviews Block for Google last updated?

Version 2.0.1 came out on Jul 1, 2022 (4 years ago). See every release

Is Reviews Block for Google compatible with the latest WordPress?

Reviews Block for Google’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Reviews Block for Google have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Reviews Block for Google up to date. See its security record

Is Reviews Block for Google still maintained?

Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Reviews Block for Google have?

3.4 out of 5 from 43 reviews on WordPress.org. 56% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Reviews Block for Google?

The plugins most like Reviews Block for Google, by the tags they share, are Embedder for Google Reviews (6K+), Widgets for Google Reviews and Ratings (3K+) and Widgets for Google Reviews (1M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.4

★★★★★

43 reviews

  • 5 stars: 24 reviews, 56%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
  • 3 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
  • 2 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
  • 1 stars: 14 reviews, 33%
Positive
58%4–5★
Mixed
5%3★
Critical
37%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.5.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Reviews Block for Google
Estimated installs≈ 1,650
Reported installs1K+
Rating3.4
Reviews43
Total downloads112.1K
AuthorNexcess
First releasedAug 3, 2014
Version2.0.1
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP7.2
Last updatedJul 1, 2022

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