Displaying WiserReview Reviews widgets in Shopify

Add product reviews, star ratings, and review sections to your Shopify store. Covers app install, theme editor setup, widget placement, and customization.

This guide walks you through the complete process of displaying customer reviews on your Shopify store using the WiserReview (WiserNotify Reviews) app.

Step 1: Login & Install WiserReview

1. Log in to Your Shopify Store

  • Go to shopify.com and log in to your admin dashboard.

2. Install the WiserReview App

Install the WiserReview App

  • Go to Apps → Shopify App Store

  • Search for WiserNotify Reviews

  • Click Install App and approve the permissions

Once installed, it appears as WiserNotify Reviews in the left sidebar.

Step 2: Create & Customize a Review Widget

1. Access the Widget Dashboard

Access the Widget Dashboard

  • Go to: Apps → WiserNotify Reviews → Widgets

2. Choose the Right Widget Type

Choose the Right Widget Type

Choose a widget under Product-Specific Review Widgets (e.g, Product review section, Star rating, Nudges)

  1. Product Review Section:  A section dedicated to showcasing customer reviews to boost product trust.
  2.  Star Rating:  Highlights the product’s average star ratings to convey quality and customer satisfaction.
  3.  Carousel:  Displays reviews in a dynamic, rotating carousel at key locations on your site.
  4. Nudges: Displays featured reviews prominently where shoppers decide, creating immediate trust.
  5.  Trust Badge:  A review count badge that showcases social proof.
  6.  Wall of Love:  Features both shop and product reviews, displaying your brand’s reliability and quality.
  7. Question & Answer:- Enhance customer engagement and satisfaction by providing a platform for real-time Q&A

Click Configure

3. Customize Widget Design

Customize Widget Design

From the left-side config panel:

  • Set color scheme (manual or AI)

  • Change fonts, buttons, card layout

  • Add Schema & SEO, Language, and Popups

Step 3: Embed the Widget in Shopify Store

Method 1: Drag & Drop for Shopify 2.0 Themes

Method 1: Drag & Drop for Shopify 2.0 Themes

1. Click Install on the top right

Method 1: Drag & Drop for Shopify 2.0 Themes

2. In the pop-up, choose “Embed app via drag & drop” (Should say Enabled)

3. Click Customize Settings → opens Shopify theme editor

4. Navigate to the Product page

Method 1: Drag & Drop for Shopify 2.0 Themes

5. Click “Add block” → WiserNotify Review Widget

6. Drag to desired position (e.g., below description)

7. Click Save

Method 2: Manual Code Embed (For Vintage Themes)

1. In the same pop-up, choose Manual setup via code

Method 2: Manual Code Embed (For Vintage Themes)

2. Go to Online Store → Themes → Edit Code

3. Open sections/product-template.liquid

For the dawn theme, user paste into sections/main-product.liquid at the bottom of tyour file.

5. Paste the code:

Method 2: Manual Code Embed (For Vintage Themes)

{% render 'wnreview_widgets', widget_type: 'wnreview_main_widget' %}

6. Save the file

Note:- This code differs according to widget types

Important: Enable App Embeds (if prompted)

Method 2: Manual Code Embed (For Vintage Themes)

If you see:

“App embeds missing from live theme”

Do this:

  1. Go to Online Store → Customize Theme

  2. Click App Embeds

  3. Toggle WiserNotify Reviews → ON

  4. Save changes.