Choosing widget layouts (grid, list, carousel)

Understand the pros and cons of each layout to pick the one best suited to your store and products.

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1Available layouts

Reviewifyd offers three core review widget layouts. Each has different strengths depending on your product type and storefront design.

2Grid layout

Reviews are displayed in a 2- or 3-column card grid.

  1. 1Best for: stores with 10+ reviews, products with many photo reviews.
  2. 2Pros: visually dense, scannable, works great on desktop.
  3. 3Cons: can feel crowded on mobile if not configured carefully.
  4. 4Configuration: set columns (2 or 3), enable/disable photo thumbnails, set max card height.

3List layout

Reviews stacked in a single column with full review text visible.

  1. 1Best for: high-consideration products (electronics, supplements) where customers read every word.
  2. 2Pros: shows the most detail, easy to read on mobile.
  3. 3Cons: takes more vertical space; can feel long with many reviews.
  4. 4Configuration: set max visible characters before 'Read more' link, choose divider style.

4Carousel layout

Reviews in a horizontal swipeable slider.

  1. 1Best for: mobile-first stores, fashion, lifestyle brands.
  2. 2Pros: compact, interactive, great for first impressions.
  3. 3Cons: not all reviews are immediately visible.
  4. 4Configuration: set cards per view (1–3), autoplay speed, show/hide navigation arrows.
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The Carousel is also great for a homepage 'Featured Reviews' section.

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