Learn how to collect and add testimonials to PrestaShop. A simple way to gather real customer feedback and display it to build trust and increase sales.
PrestaShop stores often attract interested shoppers, but interest does not always turn into purchases.
Visitors compare prices, read product details, and still hesitate at checkout. That hesitation usually comes from trust concerns.
Testimonials solve this problem by showing real customer experiences, reducing uncertainty, and helping shoppers feel confident about buying from your store.
Why add testimonials to PrestaShop?
PrestaShop is built for ecommerce flexibility, and testimonials directly support purchase decisions.
Testimonials act as strong trust signals for first-time shoppers
Stores with testimonials can see conversion increases of up to 34 percent
93 percent of online shoppers say reviews influence what they buy
Social proof helps reduce cart abandonment and checkout hesitation
Because PrestaShop shoppers often compare multiple stores, testimonials help your brand feel safer and more reliable.
You can explore the platform further or book a demo to learn how to collect more testimonials and show them where they matter most, based on our four years of experience working with over 1,100 brands.
Embed testimonials on PrestaShop
After generating your WiserReview embed code, follow these PrestaShop-specific steps:
Log in to your PrestaShop back office
Go to Design and open Pages or Theme settings
Open the page or template where you want testimonials to appear
Add a Custom HTML block or edit the template file
Paste the JavaScript embed code, iframe, or URL from WiserReview
Save changes and clear cache if required
You can also place the embed code inside CMS pages or product templates for flexible placement.
Best places to show testimonials on PrestaShop
Smart placement ensures testimonials support shoppers throughout the buying journey.
Product pages
Product pages are the most important conversion points.
Testimonials placed near product descriptions or add to cart buttons reassure shoppers that others purchased and were satisfied.
This reduces perceived risk and increases confidence in product quality.
Homepage sections
Homepage testimonials build immediate trust for new visitors.
When shoppers land on your store for the first time, seeing real customer feedback signals that your brand is legitimate.
This encourages visitors to browse products instead of leaving.
Cart and checkout pages
Many shoppers abandon carts due to last-minute doubt. Testimonials placed on cart or checkout pages reassure buyers right before payment.
Even short quotes can significantly reduce hesitation and improve completed orders.
Category pages
Category pages help shoppers compare products.
Testimonials placed within or below product listings guide decision-making and reinforce trust, especially for higher-priced or specialised products.
All your testimonials in one place
Collect testimonials, manage every response, and display them on your PrestaShop store.
PrestaShop gives you powerful ecommerce tools, but testimonials give shoppers confidence to buy.
By embedding WiserReview testimonials across product pages, category pages, and checkout flows, you reduce doubt and increase conversions.
Start adding testimonials today and let real customer experiences drive more sales for your PrestaShop store.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Testimonials strongly influence buying decisions and reduce hesitation.
No. Properly embedded testimonials load efficiently and do not affect performance.
Three to five relevant testimonials usually work best.
Yes. Using CMS pages or templates allows easy reuse.
Absolutely. Even a small number of testimonials can significantly improve trust.
Article by
Krunal
Krunal Vaghasia is the founder of WiserReview and an eCommerce expert in review management and social proof. He helps brands build trust through fair, flexible, and customer-driven review systems. Read more.
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