Let’s be honest for a second.
If you run a business, you already know how brutal the online world can be. You can have the best service, the neatest website, and still… people don’t trust you on the first visit.
Not because you’re bad.
But because nobody trusts websites anymore — they trust people.
And the fastest way to show those people that you’re legit?
Embed your Google Reviews right on your WordPress website. That one small step instantly shifts your brand from “Who are these guys?” to “Oh, real humans said nice things — okay, I feel safer now.”In this guide, I’m walking you through the exact methods I use when clients ask me to “just add those Google reviews somewhere.”
We’ll go through the manual method, the plugin method, and how to make sure it actually improves credibility, instead of becoming one more decorative box on your site.
Why Google Reviews Matter More Than Any Testimonial You Write Yourself
Here’s the harsh truth:
People do not believe testimonials written directly on your website. Everyone knows half of them are edited, polished, or written by the founder after a cup of coffee.
But when you display Google Reviews on your WordPress website, things change:
- They’re verified.
- They’re public.
- They’re tied to real people.
- You can’t edit them.
And that’s exactly why they boost trust.
If someone is already on your website, they’re halfway convinced. Showing them real Google reviews helps them cross the final mental gap, “Okay, the world trusts them. I can too.”
How to Embed Google Reviews on Website (WordPress Edition)
Let’s get into the meat of it.
There are only two real ways to embed Google Reviews:
1. The lightweight way — No plugin
Perfect if you want something simple and don’t need fancy designs.
2. The professional way — Using a plugin
Best if you want something clean, synced, styled, and conversion-friendly.
Let’s look at both.
Method 1: Embed Google Reviews on Website Without Plugin
This method is quick, clean, and doesn’t add extra weight to your WordPress site.
Here’s how you do it (the real way developers do it):
Step 1: Open Google Maps and search your business
Google the name exactly as it appears on your Google Business Profile.
Step 2: Click “Share” → then “Embed a Map”
This isn’t fancy — Google simply generates an HTML iframe for you.
Step 3: Copy the iframe code
It looks something like:
<iframe src=”…”></iframe>
Step 4: Paste into WordPress
- Edit your page
- Add a Custom HTML block
- Paste the iframe
- Save
Done.
Real Talk: What’s the downside?
This method only shows:
- Your location
- Your overall rating
- A tiny preview of reviews
You cannot style it.
You cannot filter reviews.
You cannot auto-sync new reviews.
If you’re doing this for a serious brand, you’ll quickly hit limitations.