Google Reviews for Joomla (4 / 5 / 6) – Automatic Reviews from Google Maps

Enhance your website's credibility with authentic customer reviews from Google. The Google Reviews module for Joomla allows you to easily display current reviews of your business directly on your site – fully automated.

Thanks to the integration with the Google Places API, reviews are fetched in real-time, and with the caching mechanism – without incurring costs and without burdening the site.

The module is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. Installation takes just a few minutes, and configuration is limited to two key pieces of information: API and Place ID.

Key features:

• Automatic fetching of reviews from Google Maps
• Display of average ratings and stars
• Filtering reviews (e.g., only 4★ and above)
• Limiting the number of reviews (up to 5 – as per Google API)
• Trimming long reviews
• Built-in cache (virtually zero API costs)
• Optional display of Google Reviews badge

This solution is ideal for local businesses, service providers, and e-commerce sites looking to build trust through real customer feedback.

Installation – simplified (for the user)

1. Module Installation

• Go to Joomla → Extensions → Install
• Upload the ZIP file with the module
• Navigate to Extensions → Modules
• Find mod_greviews and open it for editing

2. Configuration (minimum required)

• You only need to fill in 2 fields:
• Google API Key
• Place ID (your business ID in Google)

3. Publication

• Select the module position (e.g., sidebar / footer)
• Set the status to Published
• Save
• Done – reviews will appear automatically.

Technical note (summary)

• Google returns a maximum of 5 reviews
• Recommended cache: 1440 minutes (24h)
• With correct configuration, API cost ≈ 0 PLN
• Troubleshooting (summary)
• No reviews → check Place ID and filters
• API error → ensure Places API is enabled
• Incorrect data → check module configuration