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title: "How to Add Testimonials Reviews in WordPress?"
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# How to Add Testimonials Reviews in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks includes a Testimonials block that allows users to showcase testimonials in a visually appealing manner.
- The Testimonials block offers three layout types: Grid, Masonry, and Carousel.
- Users can manage the number of columns and column gaps for different devices using the Columns Manager tab.
- The Testimonials block provides multiple styling options for author name, designation, and content typography.

Are you looking for a way to showcase testimonials on your WordPress website? Testimonials are valuable for any business or organization as they provide social proof and build trust with potential customers.

The Testimonials block, from the Nexter Blocks, is a powerful tool that allows you to showcase testimonials on your website in a visually appealing and organized manner.

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/listing/wordpress-testimonial-reviews/)

## Required Setup

- Make sure the default WordPress Block editor is active. 

- You need to have the [Nexter Blocks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-block-editor/) plugin installed and activated.

- Make sure the Testimonials block is activated, to verify this visit Nexter → Blocks → and Search for Testimonials and activate.

- This is a Freemium block, to unlock the extra features, you need the [PRO version of the Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/pricing/?utm_source=tpag&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text). 

## Learn via Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnaFrMMUcgE

## How to Activate the Testimonials Block?

Go to 

- **Nexter **→ **Blocks**

- **Search **the block name** **and** turn on the toggle**.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/testimonials-activaton-new-1.png)

## Key Features

- **Multiple Style Options **(Freemium) - You can choose from multiple styling options.

- **3 Layouts **- You can choose from three layout types [Grid](https://nexterwp.com/docs/show-testimonials-reviews-in-grid-layout-in-wordpress/), [Masonry](https://nexterwp.com/docs/show-testimonials-reviews-in-masonry-grid-layout-in-wordpress/), and [Carousel](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-testimonial-reviews-carousel-slider-in-wordpress/).

- **Unique Carousel ID **(Pro) - With the Unique Carousel ID, you can easily [connect and control the testimonial carousel with the Carousel Remote block](https://nexterwp.com/docs/carousel-remote-sync-with-wordpress-testimonials-block/).

## How to add Testimonials Reviews in WordPress?

To add a testimonial, add the Testimonials block on the page.

Then click on the **Design from Scratch** button to design the layout from scratch.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/testimonials-design-type-1024x192.png)

> *Note: By clicking on the Import Pre-Designed Template button, you can [import a preset template](https://nexterwp.com/docs/import-templates-in-nexter/#Import-Preset-Designs-for-Specific-Blocks-in-Nexter) and customize it as per your requirements.*

### Content Layout

From the **Select** **Style** section under the **Layout **tab, you can select from different predefined styles.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/testimonials-content-layout-new.gif)

Then, from the **Layout** section, you can select the layout for your testimonials. Here you’ll find three options -

- **Grid** - For [creating a grid layout](https://nexterwp.com/docs/show-testimonials-reviews-in-grid-layout-in-wordpress/).

- **Masonry** - For [creating a masonry grid layout](https://nexterwp.com/docs/show-testimonials-reviews-in-masonry-grid-layout-in-wordpress/).

- **Carousel** - For [creating a testimonial carousel slider](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-testimonial-reviews-carousel-slider-in-wordpress/).

Select the appropriate layout option that fits your needs.

From the **Testimonials** section, you can add content. Open the first item.

**Author Title** - Here, you can add the testimonial author's name.

**Author Designation** - Here, you can add the testimonial author designation.

**Testimonial Content** - Here, you have to add the testimonial content.

**Testimonial Title** - Here, you can add a title for the testimonial.

**Author Image** - Here, you can add the testimonial author image.

Click on the **+Add Testimonial** button to add more testimonials. 

### Columns Manager

From the **Columns Manager** tab, you can manage the number of columns of your testimonial listing for different devices.

You can also manage the column gap from here.

**Content Limit By - ** This option is available for the Carousel type layout. From here, you can limit the testimonial carousel content by height, or you can limit the testimonial carousel content by text. Learn more. Here you’ll find three options - 

- **Default **- To manage normal content as it is.

- **Height **- To [manage content by height](https://nexterwp.com/docs/set-fixed-testimonial-reviews-carousel-height-in-wordpress/).

- **Text Limit** - To [manage content by text](https://nexterwp.com/docs/limit-testimonial-reviews-carousel-by-text-in-wordpress/).

> Note:* The three options below you can find under the ****Height ****section.*

**Content Height** - From here, you can set a height for the testimonial content for different devices.

**Title Height** - From here, you can set a height for the testimonial title for different devices.

**Content Scroll** - From here, you can set the scroll bar behavior if the content exceeds the height. You can show it on mouse hover or keep it visible always.

### Rating

From here, you can add a star rating to the testimonial. [Learn more](https://nexterwp.com/docs/show-testimonials-reviews-with-star-ratings-in-wordpress/).

### Connection (Pro) 

This option is only available for the Carousel type layout. From here, you can [connect and control the testimonial carousel with the Carousel Remote block](https://nexterwp.com/docs/carousel-remote-sync-with-wordpress-testimonials-block/).

## How to Style the Testimonials Block?

To style the Testimonials block, you’ll find all the styling options under the **Style** tab.

**Author Title** - From here, you can manage the testimonial author name typography and color.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/testimonials-style-new.png)

**Author Designation** - From here, you can manage the testimonial author’s designation typography and color.

**Image Style** - From here, you can manage the testimonial author’s image width, border radius, and box shadow for both normal and hover states.

**Testimonial Title** - From here, you can manage the testimonial title typography and color.

**Content** - From here, you can manage the testimonial content typography and color.

**Star Rating** - You’ll see this tab only when the Rating toggle is enabled from the Layout tab. From here, you can style the star rating.

**Content Background **- From here, you can add padding, margin, background, box shadow, etc. to each testimonial item.

**Carousel Options** - This option will be visible when you use the **Carousel** layout. Here you’ll find many options to control the carousel.

- **Slider Mode** - From here, you can choose your slider orientation, horizontal or vertical.

- **Slide Speed** - Control your slide transition speed from here.

- **Active Slide** - From here, you can select any slide to be the active slide when the page loads.

- **Next Previous** - You can set the behavior of your next/previous slide movement from here. You can move one column at a time or all visible columns.

- **Columns Gap** - From here, you can adjust the gap of your slider.

- **Draggable** - Make your carousel draggable or non-draggable from here.

- **Infinite Mode** - From here, you can turn your carousel into an infinite loop slider.

- **Pause On Hover** (Pro) - Allow the users to pause the slider on mouse hover.

- **Autoplay** - Make your carousel slider autoplay from here and adjust its speed.

- **Show Dots** (Freemium) - From here, you can add dots slider navigation and you can style them as well.

- **Show Arrow** (Freemium) - You can also add arrow navigation for your carousel slider and style them from here.

- **Center Mode** (Pro) - From here, you can highlight the center slide by adding padding, scale effect or opacity.

- **Wheel Navigation** - With this option, you can navigate the slider with your mouse wheel.

- **Keyboard Navigation** - With this option, you can navigate the slider with your keyboard. 

- **Scroll Bar** - From here, you can manage the scrollbar styling.

> *Note: For Auto scroll to work, make sure to disable Autoplay. This feature only works in the front end, you won’t see any preview in the backend.*

Advanced options remain common for all our blocks, you can explore all it options from here.

[View Advanced tab tutorial.](https://nexterwp.com/docs/advanced-tab-settings-overview/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the Testimonials block is not showing up?**
A: If the Testimonials block isn't appearing, first ensure that the Nexter Blocks plugin is installed and activated. Then, check that the block is activated by navigating to Nexter u2192 Blocks and searching for Testimonials. If it's not activated, toggle it on. This is crucial because the block won't function without proper activation.

**Q: What are the best practices for styling the Testimonials block?**
A: When styling the Testimonials block, focus on typography and color for the author title and designation to enhance readability. Additionally, consider using the Content Background options to add padding and margins, which can improve the overall layout. These adjustments help create a visually appealing presentation that aligns with your site's design.

**Q: How can I limit the number of testimonials displayed in the carousel?**
A: To limit the number of testimonials in the carousel layout, use the Content Limit By option available in the Columns Manager tab. You can choose to manage content by height or text limit, which allows you to control how much testimonial content is visible at one time. This feature is particularly useful for maintaining a clean and organized appearance.