Solid Testimonials shows what your customers say about you. Add each testimonial once with the reviewer's photo, name, company, job title and star rating, then display them anywhere as a testimonial slider or grid. Pick a design in the shortcode builder, see it in the live preview, and paste one shortcode or block.

Real reviews from real customers are one of the easiest ways to build trust on a homepage, landing page, pricing page or product page.

👉 Live demo · Documentation · Pro features · Pricing · Support

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= Who it's for

• Agencies and freelancers: show client feedback next to your work.
• SaaS and online businesses: add a "What our customers say" section to your homepage and pricing page.
• Coaches, consultants and local services: let happy clients do the selling.

• Shops and course creators: show buyer reviews where people decide to buy.

= Why site owners choose Solid Testimonials

• Set up in minutes: a dedicated Testimonials menu, a shortcode builder with live preview, and one-click demo data.
• Everything a review needs: reviewer photo, name, company, job title, star rating, company logo, website, video URL and social links.
• Looks right on every screen: set the number of columns for desktop, tablet and mobile.
• Fast: scripts and styles load only on pages that show testimonials.

• Works with your builder: Gutenberg block, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Oxygen, Flatsome UX Builder, the Newspaper theme and the Genesis Framework.

= Free features

• Grid and carousel views with 3 ready-made designs.
• Shortcode builder with live preview: create, edit, clone and delete testimonial shortcodes.
• Carousel controls: speed, autoplay, autoplay delay, pause on hover, arrows, dots and how many testimonials move per slide.
• Responsive columns for desktop, tablet and mobile.
• Show or hide the reviewer image, job title, company and star rating.
• Review length control with a "Read more" link, or allow full HTML formatting.
• Star ratings with a choice of rating icons.
• Categories and tags: include or exclude them to choose which testimonials appear.
• Sorting by ID, title, date or random.
• Unlimited testimonials.
• Reviewer details: name, company, job title, email, address, phone, website, video URL, company logo and 40 social profile icons with drag-and-drop order.
• Export and import testimonials, plus one-click demo data.
• Single testimonial pages that you can turn on or off.
• Custom CSS and template overrides in your child theme.

• Translation ready.

= Pro features

Solid Testimonials Pro adds:

• Masonry and filter views: a masonry wall of reviews, or tabs that let visitors filter testimonials by category, tag or rating.
• 16 more designs, including slider designs with a popup and video popup.
• Author image shapes: square, circle and rounded, each with or without a shadow.
• Grayscale image modes: always gray, gray on hover, or gray to color.
• Custom order: drag and drop testimonials into the exact order you want.
• Reverse carousel direction.
• Priority email support.

Plans start at $49 per year, with a 7-day money-back guarantee. Compare Pro plans.

= How it works

1. Go to Solid Testimonials > Add New. Add the testimonial text, the reviewer's photo as the featured image, and their name, company, job title and rating.
2. Go to Solid Testimonials > Shortcode, create a shortcode and pick a view and design. The live preview updates as you change settings.
3. Copy the shortcode, for example [gs_testimonial id=1], into any page or post, or use the Solid Testimonials block or widget in your page builder.

Each shortcode has three tabs:

• General: view, design, image size and style, columns per device, which details to show, review length and carousel settings.
• Style: colors for the box, text, reviewer details, ratings and "Read more" links, plus carousel arrows and dots.
• Query: how many testimonials to show, sorting, and which categories, tags and authors to include or exclude.

Under Preferences you can change the "Read more" text and add custom CSS.

= Shortcode usage

[gs_testimonial id=1]

In a theme file:

<?php echo do_shortcode( '[gs_testimonial id=1]' ); ?>

See how to create a shortcode for every option.

= Support

Free users get help in the WordPress.org support forum. Pro users get priority email support through our help desk. We reply as soon as we can, excluding holidays.

= More plugins from GS Plugins

• GS Logo Slider: client, partner and sponsor logos in sliders, carousels, tickers and grids.
• GS Team Members: team pages with profiles, roles and social links.
• GS Filterable Portfolio: show your work in filterable grid, masonry, slider and popup layouts.
• GS Projects Showcase: projects with details, client reviews, galleries and videos.
• GS Books Showcase: books with authors, ratings and galleries in 35+ designs.
• GS Coaches: coach and trainer profiles with skills and certifications.
• GS Posts Grid: blog posts in 50+ grid, list and slider styles.
• GS WooCommerce Products Slider: product sliders and carousels for your shop.
• GS Variation Swatches: color, image and button swatches for WooCommerce variations.
• GS WooCommerce Brands: add brands to products with logos, filters and sliders.
• GS Pinterest Portfolio: embed Pinterest pins and boards.
• GS YouTube Gallery: YouTube videos, playlists and channels in galleries.
• PowerUp: redirects, restrictions and admin tools for WordPress.

How do I add a new testimonial?

Go to Solid Testimonials > Add New. Enter a title and the testimonial text, set the reviewer's photo as the featured image, then fill in the reviewer's name, company, job title, rating and any other details you want. Assign a category if you like and publish. See Add a new testimonial for a step-by-step guide.

How many testimonials can I add?

As many as you need. There is no limit in the free version.

What size should the reviewer photo be?

300 × 300 pixels works well. WordPress creates smaller sizes automatically, and you can pick thumbnail, medium or large in the shortcode settings.

Can I add video testimonials?

Yes. Each testimonial has a Video URL field. Pro includes designs that play the video in a popup.

Can I show star ratings?

Yes. Give each testimonial a rating and choose which rating icon to use. You can hide ratings in any shortcode.

Can I add social media links for each reviewer?

Yes. There are 40 social profile icons, including LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and YouTube. Drag and drop to change their order, or hide them.

Can I show different testimonials on different pages?

Yes. Create a shortcode for each page and choose which categories, tags or authors it includes. For example, one for your homepage and one for each service page.

Does it work with Elementor, Divi and other page builders?

Yes. It has a Gutenberg block and native widgets or modules for Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Oxygen and the Newspaper theme. In Flatsome UX Builder or any other builder, paste the shortcode into an HTML or shortcode element. See the page builder guides.

Will it slow down my site?

No. The plugin loads its scripts and styles only on pages that show testimonials.

How do I use the shortcode in a theme template?

Use <?php echo do_shortcode( '[gs_testimonial id=1]' ); ?> and replace 1 with your shortcode's ID.

Can I duplicate a shortcode?

Yes. Click Clone next to any shortcode to copy it with all its settings, then change what you need.

Can I change the templates?

Yes. Copy a template to your child theme to override it. See template override.

What is the difference between the free and Pro versions?

The free version gives you grid and carousel views with 3 designs and unlimited testimonials. Pro adds masonry and filter views, 16 more designs including popup and video popup designs, author image shapes, grayscale effects, drag-and-drop custom order, reverse carousel direction and priority support. See the Pro features and plans.

How many testimonials should I show on a page?

Enough to show a pattern, without burying the best ones. Three to six short, specific testimonials with a name, photo and company usually work well on a homepage or pricing page. Put a longer list on a dedicated reviews page.

Version 3.3.10 - Mar 29, 2026

• [Added]: Control for number of testimonials per slide transition.

Version 3.3.9 - Feb 23, 2026

• [Fixed]: Console Errors.
• [Fixed]: Warnings on Shortcode Preview.

Version 3.3.8 - Feb 18, 2026

• [Added]: Tag Wise Filter.
• [Added]: Rating Wise Filter.
• [Added]: Typography/Google Font integration.
• [Added]: Rating Icons to Select.

Version 3.3.7 - Jan 29, 2026

• [Added]: Card Elements Visibility.

Version 3.3.6 - Jan 25, 2026

• [Added]: Export Import Features.
• [Added]: Popup Visibility.
• [Added]: Popup Elements Reorder Option.
• [Added]: Include Exclude Tabs for Categories & Tags.

Version 3.3.5 - Jan 18, 2026

• [Fixed]: Popup Quick Fix.

Version 3.3.4 - Jan 18, 2026

• [Fixed]: Popup Template Issue.
• [Updated]: Sort Order.

Version 3.3.3 - Jan 14, 2026

• [Added]: Show/Hide Switcher for Read More when Allow HTML is enabled.
• [Fixed]: Popup Scrolling Conflicts with the BuddyBoss Theme.
• [Updated]: Details Control unlock for free users.
• [Updated]: Column Component in General Settings.
• [Updated]: Font Family to Inherit as Default.
• [Updated]: Freemius SDK 2.13.0

Version 3.3.2 - Nov 11, 2025

• [Fixed]: File Name Uncaught Error.

Version 3.3.1 - Apr 29, 2025

• [Fixed]: Patchstack Report.

Version 3.3.0 - Apr 22, 2025

• [Fixed]: Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution.

Version 3.2.9 - Feb 10, 2025

• [Updated]: Freemius SDK 2.11.0

Version 3.2.8 [23rd Oct 24]

• [Fixed]: Allowed HTML content on the Popup.
• [Fixed]: Line Number Issue on Grid.
• [Updated]: Freemius SDK 2.9.0

Version 3.2.7 [19th Aug 24]

• [Added]: Preference Validation.
• [Added]: Enable/Disable Single Testimonial Page Option.
• [Updated]: CPT with the Slug Prefix.
• [Updated]: Freemius SDK 2.7.4.

Version 3.2.5 [25th Jun 24]

• [Fixed]: Full Description issue on the Popup.

Version 3.2.4 [25th Jun 24]

• [Added]: Avada theme support for Testimonial shortcode inside tabs.

Version 3.2.3 [6th Jun 24]

• [Added]: Allow HTML Feature to all Themes Grid, Carousel, Masonry & Filter.

Version 3.2.2 [5th Jun 24]

• [Added]: Switcher to Show/Hide Star Rating & Review Date on the Popup.
• [Added]: Line Control.
• [Added]: Allow HTML Feature Inside Grid.
• [Removed]: Content Length Control on the Masonry Layout.
• [Updated]: FontAwesome Icon to fix the Fill Issue.

Version 3.2.1 [21st May 24]

• [Fixed]: Popup Responsive Issue.

Version 3.2.0 [9th May 24]

• [Fixed]: Undefined Warning.

Version 3.1.9 [16th Apr 24]

• [Fixed]: Gutenberg Block Disappears Issue when No Shortcode is Available.
• [Fixed]: Admin Notice Appears Issue.

Version 3.1.8 [31st Mar 24]

• [Fixed]: Gutenberg Solid Testimonials Title Issue.
• [Fixed]: Translation Issues.

Version 3.1.7 [17th Mar 24]

• [Fixed]: Undefined Array Key Issue.

Version 3.1.6 [14th Mar 24]

• [Updated]: Template Loader.

Version 3.1.5 [14th Feb 24]

• [Fixed]: Shortcode Sanitization.

Version 3.1.4 [28th Jan 24]

• [Fixed]: Jetpack Feature Image Hidden Issue.
• [Updated]: Freemius SDK 2.6.2

Version 3.1.3 [17th Jan 24]

• [Fixed]: Notice Undefined Array Key.
• [Updated]: Builder PHP file.
• [Updated]: Gs to GS.

Version 3.1.2 [9th Dec 23]

• [Fixed]: Read More Link & Shortcode Render Issue.

Version 3.1.1 [6th Dec 23]

• [Fixed]: Shortcode ID Issue.
• [Fixed]: Free & Pro Conflict.

Version 3.1.0 [3rd Dec 2023]

• [Fixed]: Magnific Popup & Isotope Missing Issue.
• [Fixed]: Assets Loading Issue.
• [Updated]: Freemius SDK 2.6.1
• [Updated]: JS Compression Disabled.

Version 3.0.8 [29th Nov 2023]

• [Updated]: Locked Reversed Direction As A Pro Feature.

Version 3.0.7 [28th Nov 2023]

• [Added]: Switcher Reverse Direction.
• [Added]: Integrated Beaver and Divi Builders.
• [Added]: Formatted Testimonial.
• [Fixed]: jQuery Console Error On Some Cases.
• [Fixed]: JSON Response.
• [Fixed]: Notice Issue.
• [Fixed]: Archive Page Posts Order Conflict.
• [Fixed]: Forcefully Make Array Of Exclude Categories.
• [Fixed]: Router Link.
• [Fixed]: Free & Pro Conflict.
• [Updated]: Preferences Vue File.
• [Updated]: Force Assets Load Code Improved.
• [Updated]: Builder PHP file.
• [Updated]: Testimonial Asset Generator.
• [Updated]: Freemius SDK 2.6.0
• [Removed]: Old Settings Page.

Version 3.0.6 [24th Aug 2023]

• [Added]: Beaver Builder Integration.
• [Added]: Oxygen Builder Integration.
• [Fixed]: All Builders Assets Issues.
• [Fixed]: Star Rating Issue.
• [Fixed]: Paths.
• [Updated]: Autoloader.php

Version 3.0.5 [17th Aug 2023]

• [Added]: Template Override Feature.

Version 3.0.4 [17th Aug 2023]

• [Added]: WPBakery Builder Integration.

Version 3.0.3 [16th Aug 2023]

• [Added]: Gutenberg Block.
• [Added]: Elementor Widget.
• [Added]: Demo Import Feature.
• [Added]: Testimonials drag & drop sort order.
• [Fixed]: Custom CSS not working/Duplicate issue.

Version 3.0.2 [8th Aug 2023]

• [Fixed]: Database Error.
• [Improved]: Performance.

Version 3.0.1 [6th Aug 2023]

• Rewritten the plugin.

Version 1.9.8 [4th Jan 2023]

• [Updated]: Security Issues - Phase 2.

Version 1.9.7 [5th Aug 2022]

• [Updated]: Security Issues.

Version 1.9.1 [6th Oct 2021]

• [Updated]: Rewritten the plugin.
• [Updated]: Organize files in the folder.

Version 1.8.16 [23rd May 2021]

• [Fixed]: PHP 7.3 Compatibility.
• [Fixed]: Deprecated Function Warning.

Version 1.8.15 [13th Feb 2021]

• [Removed]: Extra files from Appsero library.
• [Updated]: Scripts for jQuery 3

Version 1.8.14 [17th Dec 2020]

• [Updated]: AppSero Client.
• [Removed]: Affiliate Admin Notice.
• [Updated]: WordPress 5.6

Version 1.8.13 [27th Sep 2020]

• [Fixed]: Admin Notice for Affiliate.

Version 1.8.12 [14th Sep 2020]

• [Updated]: link with UTM.

Version 1.8.11 [13th Sep 2020]

• [Added]: Admin Notice for Affiliate.

Version 1.8.10 [13th Aug 2020]

• [Updated]: WordPress 5.5

Version 1.8.9 [24th Jun 2020]

• [Updated]: Appsero Client.

Version 1.8.8 [5th Jun 2020]

• [Removed]: Ticker Admin Notice.

Version 1.8.7 [21st Apr 2020]

• [Added]: Compatibility with the Latest WP version.
• [Added]: Admin Notice.

Version 1.8.6 [14th Dec 2019]

• [Added]: order by and order parameter on the shortcode

Version 1.8.5 [20th Nov 2019]

• [Updated]: With WordPress's latest version.

Version 1.8.4 [6th Nov 2019]

• [Fixed]: Dequeue jquery from the script.
• [Fixed]: Default value at shortcode file.
• [Fixed]: Domain name with www & fixed all URLs.

Version 1.8.3 [20th Oct 2019]

• [Added]: Released new 5 themes – gs_style1, 2, 3, 4 & 8
• [Added]: Column Option ( min 1 to max 4). Applicable for gs_style1, 2, 3, 4 & 8
• [Added]: All Transition Styles are available in the free version.
• [Added]: Activation redirects to Help & Usage page.
• [Added]: New Contributors.
• [Fixed]: Domain name changed & fixed all URLs.

Version 1.8.2

• Printing a variable's output, now fixed.

Version 1.8.1

• Coupon Code added
• Minor CSS fixed

Version 1.8

• Settings Panel Added (Lite)
• Fixed Text Domain
• Added Review system
• Code Improved

Version 1.7

• Fixed function name conflict with the Team plugin.

Version 1.6

• Help & Usage Link added
• Installation Video Added

Version 1.0.5

• Fixed query issue for WP 4.4

Version 1.0.4

• Domain name changed & fixed all URLs
• Donate link added
• CSS fixed

Version 1.0.3

• Removed Admin notice
• Added Logo slider demo link

Version 1.0.2

• Added admin notice to upgrade PRO version for free till 15th March 2015

Version 1.0.1

• Documentation Added
• Fixed CSS
• Added Demo & Doc links

Version 1.0

• Initial release

From your WordPress dashboard

1. Go to Plugins > Add New and search for Solid Testimonials.
2. Click Install Now, then Activate.
3. A Solid Testimonials menu appears in your dashboard.

By uploading the zip file

1. Download gs-testimonial.zip.
2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, choose the file and click Install Now.
3. Activate the plugin.

By FTP

1. Upload the gs-testimonial folder to /wp-content/plugins/.

1. Activate the plugin from Plugins in your dashboard.

Then add [gs_testimonial id=#] where you want the testimonials to show. See the setup guide for screenshots of each step.

Slider design 1 with popup.



Slider design 6 with popup.



Slider design 9 with popup.



Slider design 12. See the demo for more slider designs.



Slider design 18 with video popup.



Grid design 4 in multiple colors.



Filter view. See the demo for more filter designs.



Masonry view. See the demo for more masonry designs.



Custom order: drag and drop testimonials, then in the shortcode's Query tab set Order By to Custom Order.



Adding a new testimonial.



All testimonials list.



List of saved shortcodes.



Shortcode builder with live preview.



General settings tab.



Style settings tab.



Query settings tab.