To use that feature you need to have UNRESTRICTED API key set for radius search (Listeo Core → Map Options → Google Maps API key for server side geocoding).
https://docs.purethemes.net/listeo/knowledge-base/creating-google-maps-api-key/#unrestricted-key
Listeo has option to show 5 latest reviews from Google Reviews for the listings.
To use it, you have to provide Place ID for the listing. If you are using Google Address auto suggestion feature, this will be automatically set if you choose a business/establishment/place from the suggestion list (yes! we have now option to actually search for places, not just address).
If you are using other map providers, you can get the Place ID from Places ID-finder. You can also use this method if Places ID finder doesn’t work for you
Places API allows to show only 5 reviews from that, those results are cached for 48 hours to not generate additional costs for API. To use that feature you need to have API key set for radius search (Listeo Core → Map Options → Google Maps API key for server side geocoding).
Troubleshooting
Google Reviews are not displaying, what can I do?
- First make sure you Google API key is properly created (not restricted to domain). In Listeo Core → Map Settngs → Google Maps API key (for server geocoding) click “Test your API key“.
If the address structure is properly populated, then the key is fine. Otherwise, please check the issue described in the error message.
- The second most common reason reviews don’t show is using the Place ID for an address instead of the actual place. Searching by address alone gives an ID without reviews. To get reviews, use the place’s name and address. For example, “Via dei Tribunali, 32, 80138 Napoli NA” gives a different ID than “Gino e Toto Sorbillo, Via dei Tribunali, 32, 80138 Napoli NA.” You need the Place ID of the business, not just the address.
- Please also pay attention to the following options if google reviews are not displayed:
– Show Google Reviews even if there are no Listeo reviews
