Reviewer – Reviews Slider for Elementor 1.0.5

The **Reviewer – Reviews Slider for Elementor** (developed by *merkulove*) is a lightweight, high-performance plugin designed to display social proof through customizable carousels. 

Unlike general testimonial widgets, this plugin is optimized for "Review Cards" that feature star ratings, author metadata, and company branding, specifically for the Elementor Page Builder. 

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### 🚀 Key Features (2026 Version) 

The plugin focuses on simplicity and speed, making it a favorite for sites that need to load social proof without heavy scripts. 

* **5 Switching Modes:** Choose between classic Slide (Left/Right), Fade, or vertical Top/Bottom transitions. 
* **Rich Media Support:** Add reviewer photos from your WordPress Media Library and use the TinyMCE editor for formatted review text. 
* **Custom Rating Icons:** Instead of standard stars, you can upload your own **SVG icons** (e.g., hearts, thumbs up) or choose from the built-in library. 
* **"Fake Review" Support:** Includes a dedicated mode for manually seeding a new site with reviews to build initial trust (FOMO). 
* **Dynamic Data Support:** Compatible with **ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)** and **WooCommerce**, allowing you to pull real product ratings into a global slider. 
* **SEO Friendly:** Automatically generates **Rich Snippet Markup** (Schema.org), helping your 5-star ratings appear directly in Google Search results. 

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### 🛠 How to Configure the Slider 

Once installed, the widget appears in your Elementor side panel under the "Merkulove" or "Reviewer" section. 

1. **Add Items:** In the **Content** tab, add new items to your list. Each item allows you to set the Author Name, Image, Company Link, and Rating Count (1–5). 
2. **Choose Layout:** Set the "Slides per View" (e.g., 3 for desktop, 1 for mobile) and toggle the **Infinite Loop** or **Autoplay** options. 
3. **Styling:** Navigate to the **Style** tab to customize: 
* **Rating Color:** Set different colors for "Filled" and "Empty" stars. 
* **Bubble/Card Styles:** Add background gradients, border-radius (for rounded corners), and box shadows. 
* **Separator:** Customize the line between the review text and the author's name. 



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### ⚖️ Reviewer vs. Elementor Pro Reviews Widget 

If you already have Elementor Pro, you might wonder if you need this standalone plugin. 

| Feature | Elementor Pro (Native) | Reviewer (Merkulove) | 
| --- | --- | --- | 
| **Custom SVG Icons** | Limited to FontAwesome | **Any Custom SVG** | 
| **SEO Schema** | Manual/Basic | **Automatic Rich Snippets** | 
| **Vertical Sliders** | No | **Yes (Top/Bottom mode)** | 
| **Pre-made Templates** | Basic skins | **5+ Unique Styled Templates** | 

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### 💰 Pricing 

* **Regular License (CodeCanyon):** Typically **$10–$14** (one-time payment). 
* **Support:** Includes 6 months of support from Merkulove, which is highly rated for response times. 

> **Pro Tip:** For a "Glassmorphism" look in 2026, go to the Style tab and set the background color to a low-opacity white (e.g., `rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)`) and add a **Backdrop Filter** blur of `10px` in the "Advanced" CSS tab. 

**Would you like me to find a specific CSS snippet to make your Reviewer cards look like "Chat Bubbles"?**