Do I need an additional plugin for Google reviews in Elementor?

No. Elementor has a built-in HTML widget — that's all you need. SwissTrustWidget works via an embed code that you insert into this HTML widget. No extra plugin, no compatibility issues.

Does the widget work with Elementor Free and Pro?

Yes, both. The HTML widget is included in the free Elementor version. Elementor Pro additionally offers the Theme Builder for header and footer embedding and Global Widgets for reuse across multiple pages.

Does the widget affect my load time?

No. The script loads asynchronously. Your page loads normally, the widget loads in parallel. In our PageSpeed tests, the impact on LCP is under 50ms.

Can I style the widget within an Elementor section?

Yes. The widget automatically adapts to the container width. In the "Advanced" tab in Elementor you can adjust margin, padding and background colour of the section. Style the widget itself in the SwissTrustWidget dashboard.

Are new reviews displayed automatically?

Yes. SwissTrustWidget automatically syncs with your Google Business Profile. New reviews appear without manual action — you don't need to change the code or Elementor layout.

Can I change the widget design later?

Yes. Make design changes in the SwissTrustWidget dashboard. Once you save, the widget on your website updates automatically. The Elementor code stays the same.

What does SwissTrustWidget cost?

CHF 49 one-time — no subscription, no hidden costs. Most Elementor-compatible review plugins cost between $5 and $30 per month. With SwissTrustWidget you save money after just a few months.

Integration

Embed Google Reviews in Elementor – In 3 Steps

Display your Google reviews directly on your Elementor page. No plugin, no coding skills — done in under 2 minutes.

Elementor is the most popular page builder for WordPress — over 16 million websites use it. In Switzerland, agencies, freelancers and SMEs rely on Elementor because pages can be designed via drag and drop without coding. The best part: embedding Google reviews in Elementor is particularly easy. Elementor has a built-in HTML widget. You drag it onto the page, paste the SwissTrustWidget code — done. No additional plugin needed.

Create Widget at SwissTrustWidget

Go to swisstrustwidget.ch and click "Create Widget". Connect your Google location, choose a template (badge, carousel, review cards). With Elementor you can position the widget pixel-perfectly — try different templates in the preview. Customise the design.

Copy Embed Code

Once your widget is designed, click "Copy Code". SwissTrustWidget generates a short script tag — this is the code you insert into Elementor. Copy the entire code to your clipboard.

Insert in Elementor

In Elementor editor: drag the HTML widget from the sidebar → paste embed code → widget appears directly in preview → click "Update". For multiple pages: save as global widget. For header/footer: use Elementor Pro Theme Builder.

What the embed code looks like

HTML

<div class="google-review-widget"
  data-template="compact-badge"
  data-theme="light"
  data-lang="en"
  data-place-id="YOUR_GOOGLE_PLACE_ID"
  data-max-reviews="3"
  data-show-name="true"></div>
<script src="https://app.swisstrustwidget.ch/widget.js" async></script>

Multilingual site? One separate code per language version. The language goes in data-lang, right after data-theme — fr, it or en; German needs no attribute. It sets the widget labels and which reviews Google returns first; the review texts stay in their original language.

Where to place the widget?

Home page (hero area or below): A badge or trust pill directly below the headline. With Elementor you can position the widget within an existing section alongside other elements. Contact page: Review cards or a carousel next to the contact form. In Elementor: create a two-column section — form on the left, reviews on the right. Footer (site-wide via Theme Builder): A compact badge in the footer on every subpage. Controlled centrally via the Elementor Pro Theme Builder. About us page: An extensive widget with multiple reviews in its own section. Landing pages: A widget near the call-to-action button boosts conversions.

Troubleshooting: Widget not showing?

Elementor preview vs. frontend: The widget usually appears directly. If not: click "Update" and open the page on the frontend. Browser cache / Caching plugin: WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache etc. often show an old version. Clear cache or use incognito mode. Security plugin: Wordfence or Sucuri sometimes block external scripts. Allow app.swisstrustwidget.ch for scripts (script-src) and frames (frame-src). Elementor version: Use the latest version. Older versions (before 3.0) occasionally have issues with external scripts. Content Security Policy (CSP): If you see "Refused to load script" error, add app.swisstrustwidget.ch to your CSP, for script-src and frame-src.

FAQ

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