RealReviews.io - Reviews Widget brings authentic, verified

Unlike review plugins that inject third-party JavaScript into your site, this
module renders each widget inside a single, sandboxed iframe. That means
the widget can never clash with your template's CSS, slow down your page with
extra scripts, or interfere with the rest of your site. You get clean, reliable
review displays that stay fast and stable no matter which Joomla template you run.

Why add reviews to your site?

Build instant trust — genuine customer ratings show new
visitors that real people stand behind your business.
Boost conversions — social proof near calls-to-action,
product pages, and checkouts helps visitors commit.
Show, don't tell — let your happiest customers do the
selling with their own words and star ratings.
Stay authentic — reviews come straight from your verified
RealReviews.io profile, so what visitors see is real.

Key features

Native Joomla 4 & 5 module — built with the modern
namespaced module architecture, not a legacy wrapper. Drops into any
template position your theme exposes.
Five ready-made widget styles — choose the layout that fits
the space, from a compact trust badge to a full feedback panel.
Three colour themes — Standard, Dark, and Light, so the
widget blends into any design.
Per-instance configuration — publish as many copies as you
like, each with its own Business ID, template, theme, and position. Show a
compact badge in the header and a full carousel in the footer at the same
time.
No external scripts — everything loads inside a single
lightweight, lazy-loaded iframe. Nothing is injected into your page's DOM,
so there are no script conflicts and no performance hit on first paint.
Privacy-friendly — the module collects no visitor data
itself; it simply embeds your public RealReviews.io widget.
Free & open source — released under the GNU GPL v2,
the same license as Joomla.
Translation-ready — all interface strings use Joomla's
language system and ship with British English (en-GB).

Widget templates
Pick from five carefully sized layouts. Each template automatically sets the
correct dimensions, so the widget always looks right:

TemplateBest forSize


Widget (Short)A compact trust badge for headers, sidebars, or tight spaces200 × 80
Widget (Long)A slim horizontal rating bar that fits under a logo or menu400 × 60
CarouselA rotating showcase of individual reviews across the full width100% × 300
MultibadgeA grouped set of rating badges to highlight your overall score320 × 200
Instant FeedbackA full interactive feedback panel for collecting impressions440 × 800

How it works

Create a free account at RealReviews.io and grab your Business ID.
Install this module and create a new instance.
Paste in your Business ID, choose a template and theme, and assign a
position.
Publish — your reviews are live. The widget always reflects your latest
reviews automatically; there is nothing to sync or update by hand.

Installation

In Joomla admin, go to System → Install → Extensions
and upload the package zip.
Go to Content → Site Modules → New and choose
RealReviews.io - Reviews Widget.
Enter your Business ID, pick a template and theme, assign a
module position, and set the status to Published.
Save and view your site — the widget appears in the chosen position.

Requirements

Joomla 4.0+ (compatible with Joomla 4.x and 5.x)
PHP 7.4 or newer
A free RealReviews.io
account to obtain your Business ID

Privacy & data
The module renders an iframe pointing at https://realreviews.io/api,
passing only your Business ID, the chosen theme, and the selected template. The
module itself stores and transmits no personal visitor data. Reviews are served
directly by RealReviews.io. See the
RealReviews.io
website for its privacy policy.

Support
Questions, ideas, or issues? Reach the RealReviews.io team via
realreviews.io.
We'd love to hear how you're using review widgets to grow your business.