Marketing · Gutenberg
Review Showcase block for WordPress
Showcase aggregate ratings from review platforms (Google, G2, Trustpilot, etc.) with an optional featured testimonial.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Showcase aggregate ratings from review platforms (Google, G2, Trustpilot, etc.) with an optional featured testimonial.
Inspector panels on this block: Heading, Platforms, Featured Testimonial, Style & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Layout” options: Platforms Top + Featured Quote, Split (Stats Left, Quote Right), Compact (Platforms Only); “Style & Layout — Style” options: Clean, Card, Dark, Gradient.
Review Showcase has no render.php and no frontend.js. The saved Gutenberg HTML is what visitors see, plus Blockenberg layout/typography CSS.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Marketing → search “Review Showcase” (block name `blockenberg/review-showcase` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Review Showcase block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Review Showcase”, insert it. Category: Marketing.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Heading. Set “Show Heading”, “Heading”, “Show Overall Rating”, “Overall Rating”.
- Publish. Save the page. Output is the saved block HTML; typography/colors follow Blockenberg shared panels.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Show Heading | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showHeading`. |
| Heading | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Loved by thousands of teams. Saved as `heading`. |
| Show Overall Rating | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showOverall`. |
| Overall Rating | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 1–5. block.json default: 4.9. Saved as `overallRating`. |
| Review Count Label | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 2,400+. Saved as `reviewCount`. |
| Name | Text field in the inspector. |
| Logo | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. |
| Rating | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 1–5. |
| Review Count | Text field in the inspector. |
| Show Featured Quote | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showFeatured`. |
| Quote | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: This product completely transformed how our team works. The setup was effortless and the results were immediate.. Saved as `featuredQuote`. |
| Reviewer Name | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Sarah M.. Saved as `featuredName`. |
| Reviewer Role | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Product Manager at Acme Corp. Saved as `featuredRole`. |
| Platform Source | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. block.json default: google. Saved as `featuredPlatform`. |
| Layout | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Platforms Top + Featured Quote; Split (Stats Left, Quote Right); Compact (Platforms Only). block.json default: platforms-top. Saved as `layout`. |
| Style & Layout — Style | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Clean; Card; Dark; Gradient. block.json default: clean. Saved as `style`. |
| Padding Top (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–120. block.json default: 0. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–120. block.json default: 0. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
| Heading (Heading Typo) | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `headingTypo`. |
| Quote (Quote Typo) | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `quoteTypo`. |
| Rating Number Size (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 24–96. block.json default: 48. Saved as `ratingSize`. |
| Star Size (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 14–36. block.json default: 20. Saved as `starSize`. |
| Star Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f59e0b. Saved as `starColor`. |
| Heading Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #0f172a. Saved as `headingColor`. |
| Rating Number Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #0f172a. Saved as `ratingColor`. |
| Quote Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #475569. Saved as `quoteColor`. |
| Card Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `cardBg`. |
| Card Border | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #e2e8f0. Saved as `cardBorder`. |
| Accent Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6c3fb5. Saved as `accentColor`. |
When this is the right block
- Showcase aggregate ratings from review platforms (Google, G2, Trustpilot, etc.) with an optional featured testimonial — that is the job of Review Showcase, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Heading”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about review, rating, stars.
- Inserter grouping: landing pages, campaign sections, and conversion layouts.
Notes from the implementation
Static block: markup is saved in post content; no PHP render callback in this folder.
FAQ
How do I add the Review Showcase block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Review Showcase”. It sits under Marketing. After insert, open Heading and set “Show Heading”, “Heading”, “Show Overall Rating”, “Overall Rating”.
What makes Review Showcase different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Showcase aggregate ratings from review platforms (Google, G2, Trustpilot, etc.) with an optional featured testimonial. Inspector labels on this block include “Show Heading”, “Heading”, “Show Overall Rating”, “Overall Rating”.
Is the Review Showcase Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Review Showcase ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Review Showcase to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Heading, Platforms, Featured Testimonial, Style & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Review Showcase from the Gutenberg inserter.