I added Google reviews to PrestaShop in 5 minutes (2026)

I added Google reviews to my PrestaShop store in under 5 minutes. No PHP, no developer help, no theme file edits.

The hardest part was deciding which of three paths to take: the paid Addons module, a free widget builder, or direct hook injection.

I tried all three on a 1.7-store and an 8x-store, and below is what worked, ranked by setup time.

The quick answer

Fastest: Install a Google reviews module from PrestaShop Addons. 10 minutes, no code.

Most flexible: Generate a widget at a free builder, paste the embed via the Custom HTML module. 5 minutes, free tier available.

Developer route: Inject the widget directly into a PrestaShop hook (displayHome, displayFooter) for full layout control.

Also check: 63 Google review statistics every store owner should know in 2026

Path A: PrestaShop Addons module

Four modules from PrestaShop Addons handle Google reviews in 2026:

Module	Price	PS version	Schema
Google Reviews Plus	$59 one-time	1.7 / 8.x	Yes
Customer Reviews by Trustindex	Free + paid	1.7 / 8.x	Yes (paid)
Google Reviews by Elfsight	$5/mo	1.7 / 8.x	Yes
Reviews on Google	$49 one-time	1.6 / 1.7 / 8.x	Limited

Install steps

1. Buy or download the module from addons.prestashop.com.
2. In Back Office, go to Modules → Module Manager → Upload a module.
3. Drag the ZIP file into the upload area and wait for the install to finish.
4. Click Configure, paste your Google Place ID (or sign in with Google), and pick a layout.
5. Save. The widget activates on the hooks the module supports (usually displayHome and displayFooter).

If the widget doesn’t appear, check the Positions tab. The module may have registered a hook your theme doesn’t display.

Path B: Free widget builder + Custom HTML

Builders that work for PrestaShop: WiserReview, Elfsight, EmbedSocial, Trustmary, Tagembed. The flow is the same across all of them.

Step 1: Generate the widget code (WiserReview example)

I’ll use WiserReview to walk through this. Other builders follow a similar flow.

1. Go to app.wiserreview.com/signup and create a free account. No credit card needed.
2. On your dashboard, scroll to Import Reviews and click Visit Import Reviews Section.

3. Pick Google from the integration sources (other options include Trustpilot, Facebook, Yelp, CSV).

4. Search your business by name or paste your Google Place ID. Click Import Reviews. Wait 15-30 seconds for the sync.
5. Click Widgets in the left menu and pick a layout from the gallery.

6. Open Filter Review Options to set rules (minimum star rating, reviews with text only, last 30-90 days). Adjust colors and fonts in the right-side panel.

7. Click Install in the upper-left corner and copy the JavaScript embed code.

Step 2: Paste the code into PrestaShop

Three placement options. Pick one based on where you want reviews to appear:

CMS page (testimonials, About Us)

1. Go to Design → Pages.
2. Open the page (or create a new one).
3. Click the Source code button (</>) in the editor.
4. Paste the embed code and save.

Custom HTML module on any hook

1. Install the free Custom HTML module if not active.
2. Configure it, paste your embed code, pick the hook (displayHome, displayFooter, etc.).
3. Save.

Product page only

1. Open the product under Catalog → Products.
2. In the Description field, click Source code.
3. Paste the embed code and save.

For reviews on every product page, use the Custom HTML module with a product-template hook instead.

Path C: Direct hook injection

For custom themes or full layout control. Open your child theme folder (PrestaShop 8.x: themes/yourtheme/templates/), find the template for your target hook, paste the JavaScript embed before the closing block tag.

Clear cache under Advanced Parameters → Performance and reload your storefront. Needs basic Smarty knowledge; never edit parent theme files directly.

How to find your Google Place ID

1. Open developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/place-id.
2. Search your business in the map box.
3. Click your business marker.
4. Copy the Place ID (starts with “ChIJ”).

If your business doesn’t show up, verify it at business.google.com first.

Version compatibility cheat sheet

• PrestaShop 1.6: end-of-life. Most 2026 modules dropped support. Upgrade before buying.
• PrestaShop 1.7.6 to 1.7.8: stable. Most Google review modules still support these.
• PrestaShop 8.0 to 8.2: current. All four modules above work cleanly.
• PrestaShop 9.x: early days. Check the module’s Compatibility tab before buying.

Check your version under Advanced Parameters → Information. If reviews aren’t appearing at all, see the troubleshooting guide.

Multilingual stores

PrestaShop is big in France, Spain, Italy, Russia, and Eastern Europe. If your store runs multiple languages:

• Filter reviews by language in the widget builder. Match the storefront’s active language.
• Translate widget labels (“Verified Reviews”, CTAs, star captions) so they don’t stay in English.
• Embed independently per language if you run multiple country domains, not one global embed.

WiserReview and Elfsight both ship multilingual filters out of the box.

Schema markup for rich snippets

Star ratings appearing in Google search results come from JSON-LD schema, not from the widget visually.

• The review widget must output Product + AggregateRating JSON-LD.
• Each review must tie to a specific entity (product, store, or service).
• JSON-LD must validate in Google’s Rich Results Test.

Google Reviews Plus and Trustindex emit the right schema by default. Elfsight and “Reviews on Google” need extra config.

Storefront placement examples

Two live setups worth borrowing from. Neither runs PrestaShop, but the placement logic transfers.

Hotel Tashi Delek places a grid layout above the booking section, between price and call-to-action.

Perfect Gift uses a homepage slider with rotating reviews and star count above the fold.

For PrestaShop: grid fits displayProductButtons, slider works on displayHome.

Common module problems and fixes

1. Widget shows in Back Office preview but not on the live site: Clear cache under Advanced Parameters → Performance.
2. Reviews load but stars don’t appear: Module missing schema markup. Switch to a schema-enabled module or toggle on “Rich snippets” in config.
3. Conflict with another review module: Two modules competing for the same hook. Disable one or move it in Modules → Positions.
4. “Module not compatible with your version:” Upgrade PrestaShop or buy a different module.
5. Widget breaks layout: Theme CSS conflict. Try a different layout (badge instead of grid) or wrap in a container <div>.

Getting more reviews from PrestaShop customers

• Order confirmation email CTA: Add a one-line ask plus a direct Google review link. Email templates live under Localization → Email Templates.
• Post-delivery follow-up: Send 7-14 days after delivery, triggered by order status change.
• QR code on packing slips: Drop a QR linking to your review URL into the invoice PDF template.

More automation: import/export PrestaShop reviews and automate Google review requests.

Which path to pick

Path A if you want a one-time purchase and zero monthly fees. Budget $49-$59. Best for stores under 500 orders/month.

Path B if you want full design control, a free tier, or run multiple stores.

Path C if you have a developer or run a heavily customized theme.

If stuck between A and B, run WiserReview free for two weeks. If it covers what you need, save the $59.