=== Business Reviews – Display Customer Reviews from Popular Sites ===
Contributors: bplugins, abuhayat, btechnologies, freemius
Donate link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abuhayat
Tags: block, reviews, business, Facebook, Google,
Requires at least: 6.5+
Tested up to: 6.9 
Stable tag: 1.0.16
Requires PHP: 7.1
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Business Reviews helps you display Google, Facebook, and Yelp reviews easily on your WordPress site to build trust and boost your business reputation.

== Description ==

Business Reviews helps you collect and showcase authentic customer feedback from multiple platforms such as Google My Business, Facebook Page, and Yelp, directly on your WordPress website.

[Business Reviews](https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/) | [Documentation](https://bplugins.com/docs/business-reviews/) | [Pricing](https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/pricing) | [Support](https://bplugins.com/support/) | [Demo](https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/#demos)

https://youtu.be/izJKf8Lj1xE

This plugin makes it easy to present real customer experiences in a visually appealing, responsive layout that fits seamlessly with your site’s design and branding. Whether you run a restaurant, online store, or local business, displaying verified reviews builds trust, boosts credibility, and encourages new customers to engage with your services.

With flexible display options, customizable design settings, and seamless account integration, Business Reviews simplifies the process of managing and displaying your latest reviews to help you maintain a strong online reputation effortlessly.

=== Key Features – Free Version ===
The free version of Business Reviews provides everything you need to embed real customer feedback from major review platforms into your website.

- **Multi-platform support**: Display reviews from Google My Business, Facebook Page, and Yelp all in one place.
- **Customizable display**: Easily choose which platforms and reviews to show and how they appear on your website.
- **Flexible layout controls**: Adjust the number of columns, column gaps, and row gaps to create the perfect grid layout.
- **Design customization**:
 - Control wrapper background, padding, and border radius.
 - Modify card background color, hover shadow, and border styling.
 - Customize image padding, border, and background for a clean layout.
- **Text and color options**:
 - Adjust colors for reviewer names, timestamps, rating icons, and review text.
 - Set hover effects to make important details stand out.
- **Element visibility**: Show or hide key elements like reviewer image, name, time, rating, and review description.
- **Responsive and lightweight**: Works perfectly across all devices and WordPress themes without slowing down your site.

=== Business Reviews Pro - Unlock Premium Features ===
Upgrade to [Business Reviews Pro](https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/pricing) for advanced layout designs, extended review visibility, and typography control. The Pro version gives you more creative freedom to match your review display perfectly with your website’s aesthetic.

==What’s New in the Pro Version?==

- **Unlimited Facebook reviews**: Display all available reviews from your connected Facebook Page without limitations.
- **Multiple layout styles**: Choose from Grid 1–4, Masonry, and Slider layouts to make your reviews more dynamic and engaging.
- **Toast notifications**: Enable floating “toast” messages to highlight reviews or display them interactively, with control over position, duration, and animation.
- **Advanced typography controls**: Customize fonts for reviewer name, date, review text, and author details for consistent branding.
- **Review text limit**: Set character limits for long reviews to maintain a clean, organized look.
- **Improved performance and styling**: Enjoy more control over spacing, shadows, and hover effects for a polished appearance.

[Try the Pro Version](https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/pricing) – Unlock all premium features today!

=== How to Use Business Reviews  – Quick Start Guide ===

Getting started is easy!

===Step-by-Step Setup===
1. **Install** and **activate** the Business Reviews plugin.
Open the page or post where you want to display the reviews.
2. In the **Gutenberg Block Editor**, click the **+** icon and search for “**Business Reviews**.”
3. Add the **Business Reviews** block to your page.
4. Connect your **Facebook, Google, and Yelp** accounts, then customize the layout and design from the settings panel on the right.
5. **Publish or update** your page to make the reviews visible on the frontend.

That’s it — your customer reviews are now live!

For detailed installation guidance, see the **Installation** tab.

===Gutenberg Block Support===

Business Reviews includes full support for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). Simply add the **Business Reviews block**, choose your preferred layout, and preview live reviews directly inside the editor, no shortcode editing required.

[Live Demo](https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/#demos) |  [Upgrade to Pro](https://bplugins.com/products/business-reviews/pricing)

= Feedback =
- Do you like that plugin? Hate it? Want a new feature? [Send me some feedback](mailto:support@bplugins.com 'Send feedback')

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== Installation ==

= From Gutenberg Editor: =
1. Go the the page/posts where you want to embed the review.
2. Search Business Review by clicking on the + button on the Gutenberg block editor. 
3. Gutenberg will suggest some of the related blocks from the block directory. 
4. Click on the **Business Review Block** by bPlugins to install and add the block. 
5. Enjoy!

= Through Plugins Manager  =
1. Go to Plugins > Add New from the WordPress admin dashboard. 
2. Search "Business Review" In the search field.  
3. Install the Business Review plugin 
4. Activate the plugin and Enjoy!

= Manually: =
1. Download the plugin zip file from the WordPress.org website and upload the **business-review.zip**  to the **`/wp-content/plugins/`** directory
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Why only 5 Google reviews are showing? =

By default Google Places API only shows 5 reviews that’s why you are not seeing more than 5.

= Why only 3 Yelp reviews are showing? =

By default Yelp API only shows 3 reviews that’s why you are not seeing more than 3.

= Is Business Review free? =

Yes, Business Review is a free Gutenberg block plugin.

= Does it work with any WordPress theme? =

Yes, it will work with any standard WordPress theme.

= Can I change block settings? =

Yes, you can change block settings from the Gutenberg block editor's right sidebar.

= How many times can I reuse a block? =

You can use unlimited times as you want.

= Where can I get support? =

You can post your questions on the [support forum here](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/block-directory/)


== Screenshots ==

1. General
2. Style
3. Default
4. Grid-1
5. Grid-2
6. Grid-3
7. Grid-4
8. Masonry
9. Toast


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.16 - 17 Nov, 2025 =
* sdk updated;

= 1.0.15 - 31 Oct, 2025 =
* fix all issues;

= 1.0.14 - 30 Oct, 2025 =
* Fixed trademark issues

= 1.0.13 - 11 April, 2025 =
* Some problem fixed;

= 1.0.12 - 24 Feb, 2025 =
* Solved Layout Problem and shadow control.

= 1.0.11 - 19 Feb, 2025 =
* ShortCode problem solved;

= 1.0.10 - 18 Dec, 2024 =
* singleton patters implement

= 1.0.9 - 23 Nov, 2024 =
* _load_textdomain_just_in_time notice solved

= 1.0.8- 19 Nov,24 =
* Removed extra code and updated the layout design.

= 1.0.7- 9 Nov,24 =
* WordPress version update

= 1.0.6 - 27 sept,24 = 
* We removed the extra code and added new features in the Pro version.

= 1.0.5 =
* Some issues have been resolved.

= 1.0.4 =
* Google reviews are returned in their original language 

= 1.0.3 =
* The plugin problem is fixed.
* Toastify is working nicely now.

= 1.0.2 =
* Typography device added

= 1.0.1 =
* Configure API key

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial Release


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.16 - 17 Nov, 2025 =
* sdk updated;

= 1.0.15 - 31 Oct, 2025 =
* fix all issues;

= 1.0.14 - 30 Oct, 2025 =
* Fixed trademark issues


= 1.0.13 - 11 April, 2025 =
* Some problem fixed;

= 1.0.12 - 24 Feb, 2025 =
* Solved Layout Problem and shadow control.

= 1.0.11 - 19 Feb, 2025 =
* ShortCode problem solved;

= 1.0.10 - 18 Dec, 2024 =
* singleton patters implement

= 1.0.9 - 23 Nov, 2024 =
* _load_textdomain_just_in_time notice solved

= 1.0.8- 19 Nov,24 =
* Removed extra code and updated the layout design.

= 1.0.7- 9 Nov,24 =
* WordPress version update

= 1.0.6 - 27 sept,24 = 
* We removed the extra code and added new features in the Pro version.

= 1.0.5 =
* Some issues have been resolved.

= 1.0.4 =
* Google reviews are returned in their original language

= 1.0.3 =
* The plugin problem is fixed.
* Toastify is working nicely now.

= 1.0.2 =
* Typography device added

= 1.0.1 =
* Configure API key

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial Release


== External services Facebook, Google, Yelp ==

https://api.bplugins.com/ 

We complete the Facebook authorization process using the domain https://api.bplugins.com/. After a user grants all the required permissions, their Facebook page reviews are fetched through the https://graph.facebook.com API.

https://maps.googleapis.com/
Documentation link: https://bplugins.com/docs/business-reviews/
Terms link: https://developers.google.com/terms/site-terms
Privacy link: https://policies.google.com/privacy

A user’s Google Business reviews are displayed using the domain https://maps.googleapis.com/
. The documentation below explains how to generate the API key and Place ID: https://bplugins.com/docs/business-reviews/guides/authorization/

https://api.yelp.com/

Yelp business reviews are fetched using the domain https://api.yelp.com/.The documentation below explains how users can obtain their API key and business URL.
Documentation link: https://bplugins.com/docs/business-reviews/

Privacy Link: https://terms.yelp.com/privacy/
Terms Link: https://terms.yelp.com/tos/en_us/20260101_en_us/