Strong Testimonials

84 Quality Score

Active Installs

22/30

With 90,000 active installs it is one of the more widely adopted testimonial plugins on WordPress.org, comfortably ahead of both listed alternatives.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated July 2026 and tested against the latest WordPress core, the maintenance signal is as strong as it gets on PluginCheck.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 from 613 reviewers is an excellent rating that reflects broadly consistent user satisfaction.

Support Health

8/15

Only one support thread is visible in the last reporting period, so the 50 percent support health score reflects limited volume rather than poor responsiveness.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatible with WordPress 7.0 and PHP 5.6 and above, so it will run on essentially any modern WordPress hosting environment.

Scores higher than 93% of indexed plugins

About

An easy-to-use testimonial plugin to collect and show customer feedback in WordPress

Active Installs 80k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-09-24 1:23pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.2+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 5.6+

Security History

16 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 15 Medium

Most recent: September 17, 2026

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Strong Testimonials <= 3.3.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'lightbox_class' Shortcode Attribute Medium

September 17, 2026 Patched in ["3.3.9"] CVE-2026-92622

Strong Testimonials <= 3.2.21 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via testimonial_view Shortcode Medium

April 7, 2026 Patched in ["3.2.22"] CVE-2026-3239

Strong Testimonials <= 3.2.18 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Rating Meta Update Medium

December 29, 2025 Patched in ["3.2.19"] CVE-2025-14426

Strong Testimonials <= 3.2.20 - Missing Authorization Medium

December 28, 2025 Patched in ["3.2.21"] CVE-2026-24957

Strong Testimonials <= 3.2.16 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution Medium

November 5, 2025 Patched in ["3.2.17"] CVE-2025-11268

Strong Testimonials <= 3.2.11 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom Fields Medium

July 14, 2025 Patched in ["3.2.12"] CVE-2025-7367

Strong Testimonials <= 3.2.3 - Missing Authorization Medium

February 23, 2025 Patched in ["3.2.4"] CVE-2025-26975

Strong Testimonials <= 3.1.16 - Missing Authorization Medium

September 30, 2024 Patched in ["3.1.17"] CVE-2024-47362

Strong Testimonials <= 3.1.12 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Improper Authorization to Views Modification Medium

June 6, 2024 Patched in ["3.1.13"] CVE-2023-6491

Strong Testimonials <= 3.1.11 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

April 3, 2024 Patched in ["3.1.12"] CVE-2024-3261

Strong Testimonials <= 3.1.10 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

December 28, 2023 Patched in ["3.1.11"] CVE-2023-52123

Strong Testimonials <= 3.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcodes Medium

February 21, 2023 Patched in ["3.0.3"] CVE-2023-26013

Strong Testimonials <= 3.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Medium

January 10, 2023 Patched in ["3.0.3"] CVE-2022-4717

Strong Testimonials <= 2.51.2 - Authorization Bypass High

June 30, 2021 Patched in ["2.51.3"]

Strong Testimonials <= 2.40.0 - Stored Cross Site Scripting Medium

February 1, 2020 Patched in ["2.40.1"] CVE-2020-8549

Strong Testimonials <= 2.31.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Medium

July 24, 2018 Patched in ["2.31.5"]

What It Does

Strong Testimonials lets WordPress site owners collect customer feedback through a submission form and display those testimonials anywhere on the site using shortcodes, widgets, or blocks. It includes built-in star ratings, multiple display layouts including sliders and grids, and customizable form fields so you can gather exactly the information you need from reviewers.

Who It's For

This plugin is well suited to small businesses, freelancers, and agencies running WordPress sites that rely on social proof to convert visitors, such as service providers, e-commerce stores, and B2B companies. It works best for users who want a self-contained testimonial system without paying for a SaaS solution or wiring up a third-party review platform.

Who Should Skip It

If you already use a dedicated review platform like Trustpilot, Google Reviews, or Yotpo, you probably do not need this plugin since those services handle syndication and schema markup automatically. It is also overkill for bloggers or personal sites that only occasionally mention a client or product.

The Bottom Line

Strong Testimonials scores 84.09 out of 100 on PluginCheck and delivers a genuinely full-featured testimonial system with form collection, ratings, and flexible displays baked in. Its 90,000 installs and 96 percent user rating suggest it has earned its reputation, though the thin public support data means very large teams may want to verify response times directly before committing. For most WordPress sites that need a dedicated testimonial section, it is a safe, well-maintained choice.

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