Free Yelp Reviews Widget: Embed Yelp Reviews on Your Website

Use the widget builder below to create your free Yelp reviews widget. Select a template and click “Continue with this template” to get started.

Show your Yelp star rating and real customer reviews on any website. No coding or Yelp API key needed, and new reviews are added automatically.

How to use the Yelp Reviews widget builder

Yelp reviews widget builder with templates
  1. Choose a template: Pick a design in the builder above and click “Continue with this template”. You can change the layout and style later.
  2. Add your Yelp business: Paste the link to your Yelp business page (for example, https://www.yelp.com/biz/your-business-name). The widget pulls your rating and reviews from that page.
  3. Filter reviews: Show all reviews or only positive ones, hide reviews that contain certain words, and set how many reviews appear.
  4. Pick a layout: Choose how reviews are displayed, such as a carousel, grid or list, depending on where the widget will sit on your page.
  5. Edit the header: Show or hide your overall star rating, the total number of reviews, and the “Write a review” button.
  6. Customize the look: Change colors, fonts and text sizes so the widget matches your website. Add custom CSS if you need more control.
  7. Save your widget: Click “Add to website for free” and sign up on the next page to save your widget.
  8. Copy the embed code: Paste it into your website where you want your Yelp reviews to appear.

Key features of the Yelp Reviews widget

  • Star rating header: Shows your overall Yelp rating and number of reviews, linked to your Yelp page.
  • Automatic updates: New Yelp reviews are synced about every 72 hours, so the widget stays current without manual work.
  • Review filters: Keep the widget focused by showing only positive reviews, excluding keywords or limiting the number of reviews.
  • AI review summary: An optional AI summary card highlights what customers mention most often.
  • Clickable reviews: Reviewer names and the header link back to your Yelp profile, so visitors can check the source.
  • Translation: Interface text can be translated on every plan. Automatic translation of review text is available on Pro plans and higher.
  • Mobile-friendly: The widget adapts to desktop, tablet and phone screens.

Why show Yelp reviews on your website?

Yelp is one of the first places people check before choosing a restaurant, salon, contractor or other local business. Showing those same reviews on your own website lets visitors see real feedback without leaving your page, which helps them decide faster. A Yelp reviews widget is especially useful for:

  • Restaurants, cafés and bars, placed next to your menu or reservation button
  • Salons, spas and fitness studios
  • Home services such as plumbers, cleaners and contractors
  • Dental, medical and other local practices

Tip: Yelp asks businesses not to request reviews from customers. If Yelp is your main review platform, consider turning off the “Write a review” button and let the widget simply show the reviews you already have. If you collect reviews on several platforms, the All-in-One Reviews widget can combine Yelp, Google, Facebook and other sources in one feed.

How to add the Yelp Reviews widget to your website

After you save the widget, Elfsight gives you a short embed code. Paste it into a custom HTML or embed block where you want the reviews to show. It works on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, Google Sites and any other website that accepts custom HTML. For step-by-step instructions for each platform, see our guide on how to add embed code to any website builder.

Good places for Yelp reviews are your homepage below the main banner, your contact or booking page, and next to your menu or price list.

How to manage your Yelp Reviews widget

Log in to your Elfsight dashboard to edit your widget at any time. Changes go live automatically, so you don’t need to replace the embed code on your website. From the dashboard you can also create more widgets, copy the embed code again and see how many views your widget has used this month.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Yelp reviews widget free?

Yes. Elfsight’s free plan includes one widget with up to 200 views per month on unlimited websites, with a small Elfsight branding link. Paid plans start at $5 per month (billed yearly) and add more views and remove the branding.

How often are new Yelp reviews added to the widget?

The widget checks Yelp for new reviews automatically, about every 72 hours. You don’t need to change anything on your website.

Can I hide negative Yelp reviews?

Yes. You can show only positive reviews, exclude reviews that contain specific words, and limit how many reviews are displayed.

Do I need a Yelp API key or coding skills?

No. You only need the link to your Yelp business page. The builder creates the embed code for you, and you paste it into your website.

Will the Yelp reviews widget work on my website builder?

Yes. It works on any website that lets you add custom HTML, including WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow and Google Sites.

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