{"id":10280,"date":"2020-08-06T15:00:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=10280"},"modified":"2022-01-18T09:53:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T08:53:57","slug":"wordpress-testimonial-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-testimonial-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best WordPress Testimonial Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Regardless of the niche you belong to, before people decide to do business with you, they\u2019ll want to learn more about your brand and the services you provide. <strong>The best thing to do is let your products and skills speak for themselves, but to earn people\u2019s trust and remove their skeptical doubts, almost nothing beats user testimonials<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this roundup, we\u2019ll tell you all about the best WordPress testimonial plugins on the market. Of course, you could always opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/theme-shortcode\/testimonials-wordpress-themes\">WordPress theme<\/a> that comes with the option for displaying testimonials already built-in. However, if you\u2019d like to go the plugin way, consider installing one of the following WordPress testimonial plugins:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#qi-addons-for-elementor\">Qi Addons for Elementor<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#easy-testimonials\">Easy Testimonials<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#testimonials-widget\">Testimonials Widget<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#testimonial-slider\">Testimonial Slider<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#strong-testimonials\">Strong Testimonials<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#testimonial-rotator\">Testimonial Rotator<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;31px&#8221;][vc_column_text]But first, let\u2019s discover how testimonials can benefit your brand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Why Testimonials Matter<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Social proof matters. A lot. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re thinking of buying a product you\u2019ve not used before or renting a place in a foreign country, you probably read the reviews first, don\u2019t you? Almost all of us pay attention to the average score and browse through the testimonials section, and so we form our decisions based on social proof and customer feedback. Whether that\u2019s the right thing to do or not is debatable, but <strong>people will usually trust someone else\u2019s experience and assume their own won\u2019t be any different, be it positive or negative<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Statistically speaking, a whopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualtrics.com\/blog\/online-review-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">91% of people from 18 to 34 years of age trust online reviews<\/a> as much as personal recommendations and <a href=\"http:\/\/learn.podium.com\/rs\/841-BRM-380\/images\/2017-SOOR-Infographic.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">93% of consumers have confirmed that online reviews impact their purchasing decisions<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With all this in mind, it\u2019s obvious why <strong>adding testimonials to your site can help you build your reputation and increase your conversion rates<\/strong>. People will feel encouraged to do business with you and you\u2019ll earn their trust. They\u2019ll believe what you do is legit, and not a scam. Plus, testimonials are an excellent way of highlighting the benefits of using your products and services.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now that we know why having testimonials on your site matters big time, let\u2019s discover the five best WordPress testimonial plugins.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"qi-addons-for-elementor\"><\/a>Qi Addons for Elementor<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1898\" height=\"965\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Qi Testimonials Widget\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget.jpg 1898w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget-1536x781.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget-1240x630.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget-970x493.jpg 970w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Widget-620x315.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1898px) 100vw, 1898px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/qi-addons-for-elementor\/\">Qi Addons for Elementor<\/a> plugin includes an assortment of 60 free widgets that add a bunch of functionalities to the Elementor page builder. One of those powerful addons is the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/qi-addons-for-elementor\/testimonials\/\">Testimonials<\/a> widget that lets you add testimonials to your site in just a few mouse clicks.<strong> Without any prior coding knowledge, you can use its intuitive options to stylize your testimonials according to your requirements and ensure their appearance matches the overall aesthetic of your site.<\/strong> This terrific widget enables you to:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">add user images<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">display user name and occupation<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">add background images<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">customize the color palette for testimonials<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">specify the position of every testimonial<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">modify typography and font colors<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">choose between several testimonial styles,<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And if you would like to display your testimonials in a carousel, in that case, choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/qi-addons-for-elementor\/testimonials-carousel\/\">Testimonials Carousel<\/a> widget.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Carousel.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Qi Testimonials Carousel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Carousel.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Carousel-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Carousel-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Qi-Testimonials-Carousel-620x316.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With this addon, you can:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">edit the text size and color for the testimonials<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">choose the color for the testimonials<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">modify the color of navigation arrows and set their background color<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">select where to display carousel navigation<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">choose a layout for your carousel<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">choose the position for the slider pagination<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">display pagination on each slide<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">specify slide duration<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable the autoplay functionality<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">play sliders on a loop<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">pick a font to your preferences,<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]and heaps more. Creating testimonials and testimonials carousels has never been this easy, and best of all, you get all of these compelling options completely free of charge.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"easy-testimonials\"><\/a>Easy Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Easy-Testimonials.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Easy Testimonials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Easy-Testimonials.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Easy-Testimonials-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Easy-Testimonials-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easy-testimonials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easy Testimonials<\/a> is a terrific freemium solution that comes well-stocked with a myriad of customization options. <strong>The free version of the plugin is truly powerful and packed with numerous features that allow you to collect and display testimonials on your site<\/strong>. As for <a href=\"https:\/\/goldplugins.com\/downloads\/easy-testimonials-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">premium plans<\/a>, you can choose between three yearly subscriptions. The prices range from $99 to $599.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This amazing plugin allows you to easily add testimonials to your posts, pages, or widget areas. You can modify pretty much every single aspect of your testimonials. <strong>Its impressive options let you<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">define the excerpt length and link excerpts to full testimonials<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">predefine testimonial image size<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/disable-gravatars-wordpress\/\">gravatars<\/a> and fallback images<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <ul class=\"qodef-ul-items\">\n\t\t            <li class=\"qodef-ul-item\">\n\t\t\t\t            <\/li>\n\t\t    <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">include the date when the testimonial was submitted<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">select one of the multiple testimonial themes available <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable ratings<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">categorize testimonials<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">add the form to your site to collect user testimonials,<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Another cool thing about this plugin is that <strong>all testimonials are Schema.org compliant and are using the JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) markup<\/strong>, meaning they\u2019ll stand out in search results. People will be able to see your star rating immediately, which can encourage them to visit your site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The pro version allows you to adjust typography, automatically collect testimonials, prevent spam by adding CAPTCHA protection to your site<\/strong>. The drag-and-drop form builder also comes included with the premium plan.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"testimonials-widget\"><\/a>Testimonials Widget<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonials-Widget.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Testimonials Widget\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonials-Widget.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonials-Widget-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonials-Widget-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/testimonials-widget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Testimonials Widget<\/a> is another great plugin that allows you to display testimonials with widgets. Besides the free version that\u2019s available from the official WordPress plugin library, you can also purchase one of the four <a href=\"https:\/\/store.axelerant.com\/downloads\/best-wordpress-testimonials-plugin-testimonials-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">premium plans<\/a> from the author\u2019s official online store. The prices go from $29.99 to $239.99, but even the free version of Testimonials Widget features numerous nifty elements.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With this plugin, you can <strong>add testimonial categories, a tag cloud, archives, and testimonials slider to your widget areas<\/strong>, but also insert testimonials to pages and posts via a shortcode.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Testimonials Widget plugin allows you to:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable testimonial paging, videos, etc.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">show \/ hide the author\u2019s name, their email, gravatar, image, and more<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">add category, tag, and post ID filters<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">allow comments<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable scroll on hover<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">set the testimonial\u2019s speed rotation,<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]to name a few.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <strong>premium version includes some additional features<\/strong> such as star rating, testimonial submission form, caching, the possibility to include excerpts, read more links, <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-is-rss-and-how-to-use-it-in-wordpress\/\">RSS feeds<\/a>, and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Unlike some other plugins on our list, Testimonials Widget doesn\u2019t come with any built-in themes, but if you know how to code, you can customize the appearance of your testimonials using CSS.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"testimonial-slider\"><\/a>Testimonial Slider<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonial-Slider.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Testimonial Slider\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonial-Slider.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonial-Slider-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonial-Slider-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/testimonial-add\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Testimonials Slider<\/a> is an easy-to-use testimonial plugin stacked-full with cool features. The free version alone is powerful enough to help you create beautiful testimonial sliders, but if you like, you can upgrade to the <a href=\"https:\/\/web-settler.com\/testimonials-plugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">premium plan<\/a> for $17.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>This handy plugin lets you:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">set the slide speed <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">choose background and text colors<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">select the transition effect<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable pagination<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">choose the position of navigation buttons<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">add testimonial categories<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">select one of the numerous testimonial layouts available<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]and far more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]All of these remarkable features come included for free. Of course, <strong>the premium version features some extra options, such as the possibility to display testimonials in the list view, along with the option to create a front-end submission form and an unlimited number of testimonials<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Should you ever run into any issues regarding this plugin, you can contact their support team. They\u2019re available 24\/7 and will swiftly reply to all of your questions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-corporate-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"strong-testimonials\"><\/a>Strong Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Strong-Testimonials.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Strong Testimonials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Strong-Testimonials.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Strong-Testimonials-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Strong-Testimonials-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/strong-testimonials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Strong Testimonials<\/a> is among the most popular freemium WordPress testimonial plugins. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/strongtestimonials.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">four premium plans<\/a> for you to choose from, starting from $49 for a basic plan to $129 for a plan created for agencies and large teams.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>This easy-to-use plugin comes packed with handy features. It allows you to create categories and group testimonials by product or service<\/strong>. Besides this, you can also:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable the pending indicator in case of new submissions<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">add single testimonial slugs<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">allow comments on testimonials<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">add star ratings<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">include images and videos,<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>We especially liked the <em>Testimonials View<\/em> feature that allows you to control where and how will the testimonials appear on your site<\/strong>. You can display testimonials as a list (with optional pagination), in grid and single column layouts, as a slideshow with transition effects, and create a submission form.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>In case you opt for the pro version, you\u2019ll be able to display the reviews your users have left on external platforms, such as Facebook, Google, Yelp, etc<\/strong>. Furthermore, the premium version includes the Schema.org markup and allows you to create custom submission forms.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"testimonial-rotator\"><\/a>Testimonial Rotator<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonial-Rotator.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Testimonial Rotator\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonial-Rotator.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonial-Rotator-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Testimonial-Rotator-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/testimonial-rotator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Testimonial Rotator<\/a> is one of the best free solutions on the market when it comes to WordPress testimonial plugins. You can use it to group several testimonials together and then add testimonial sliders anywhere on your site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once you install it, a <em><strong>Testimonials<\/strong><\/em> custom post type will appear on your WordPress admin dashboard. The plugin comes available as a shortcode and a widget, meaning you can display testimonials on your pages, posts, and in widget areas, too.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The settings are placed within the <em>Testimonials<\/em> tab. Here you can:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">choose transition effects<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">set image size for the person giving the testimonial<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">specify for how long you want the testimonial to show<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">input the speed at which the slides will move on<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable a star-rating system<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">decide whether to show or hide featured image, title, author\u2019s name, <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]and much more. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are also several themes to choose from, allowing you to decide how a testimonial will look like when displayed on your site. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>One thing you cannot do with this plugin is to collect testimonials<\/strong>. The good news is that Testimonial Rotator integrates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gravity Forms<\/a>, which allows you to set up form submissions. But that is a premium plugin, so you might have to spend a few bucks after all to create a submission form.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Which Plugin Should You Install on Your Site?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]No matter which WordPress testimonial plugin from our list you decide to install, you simply can\u2019t go wrong. They all allow you to alter testimonials and adjust numerous settings to your liking, except that some premium plans are more affordable than others. 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