Google Reviews Grid Widget With Vertical Lightbox

This Google reviews widget combines a browseable review grid with a more immersive lightbox view for featured content. Visitors can scan multiple reviews on the page, then open an individual review in a tall vertical lightbox that gives more room to the photo, reviewer details, star rating, and full testimonial.

What makes it work

• Grid-plus-lightbox flow: The widget lets visitors first browse reviews quickly, then step into a more focused single-review view when something catches their eye.

• Vertical lightbox format: The tall overlay gives the opened review a more immersive, story-like presence on the screen.

• Visual review support: Large photos at the top of the lightbox help connect the review to a product, place, or customer moment.

• Google-backed credibility: The Google icon keeps the source visible both in the grid and in the expanded review view.

• Full reviewer context: Names, timestamps, rating stars, and avatar initials make the testimonial feel real and traceable.

• Navigation inside the lightbox: Side controls help visitors move between reviews without closing the overlay.

• Review CTA on the main section: The visible Leave a Review button supports both review display and review collection.

Best fit for

• Ecommerce websites with photo-supported customer reviews

• Product pages where review depth matters

• Homepages that need a richer social proof section

• Service businesses with strong visual customer feedback

• Brands that want reviews to feel more interactive than a standard grid

How to embed it

1. Connect your Google Business reviews in EmbedSocial.

2. Choose the Google Reviews Grid Widget with Vertical Lightbox template.

3. Customize the review grid, visible details, and lightbox behavior.

4. Set how photos, review text, and navigation controls should appear in the vertical lightbox.

5. Copy the embed code.

6. Paste it into your website, landing page, or CMS and publish.

Give your reviews a stronger on-site presence with a layout that starts as a grid and opens into a more immersive vertical review view.