Real Testimonials
Another WordPress route: forms, moderation, grids and sliders are free; video and the clever automation live upstairs.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- GPL-2.0+
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Install and activate the plugin from WordPress Plugins → Add New
- Operational Setup
- It only works inside a self-hosted WordPress site, so a non-WordPress site first needs an entire WordPress installation
- Where Your Data Lives
- Testimonials, form submissions and display settings live in the site's WordPress database; reviewer images and other uploaded media live in the WordPress media library
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It only becomes simple after you already run WordPress, and it lacks ShowTrust's hosted share link and agent-assisted installation on an arbitrary site.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $33.99/mo ($408/yr) in subscriptions
Real Testimonials FAQ
Common questions
Is Real Testimonials free and open source?+
Real Testimonials is a free tool that runs on self-host. Another WordPress route: forms, moderation, grids and sliders are free; video and the clever automation live upstairs.
What paid software does Real Testimonials replace?+
Real Testimonials serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: ShowTrust, Senja, saving up to $33.99/month ($408/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Real Testimonials?+
Installation: Install and activate the plugin from WordPress Plugins → Add New. Setup notes: It only works inside a self-hosted WordPress site, so a non-WordPress site first needs an entire WordPress installation
What is the catch or trade-off with Real Testimonials?+
It only becomes simple after you already run WordPress, and it lacks ShowTrust's hosted share link and agent-assisted installation on an arbitrary site.