How to install Judge.me on Shopify and collect genuine reviews

Judge.me collects and displays reviews in a Shopify store through widgets and buyer requests. A sound setup checks where reviews appear, how they are requested and how they relate to the product being reviewed.

The app can provide useful buying information, but does not guarantee improved conversion or Google stars. Avoid presenting a minimum review count as a condition that assures a particular search result.

Choose functions and review the plan

The official widget guide distinguishes capabilities and plans. Before installation, identify what you need: product reviews, a rating badge, questions or store testimonials.

These elements serve different purposes. A general service review should not be presented as a rating of a particular product.

Install and place the widgets

1. Install Judge.me from its official listing and review permissions and terms.
2. Follow the app's setup guide.
3. Add the review widget and rating badge to the appropriate templates.
4. Review position, wording and styling to fit the theme.
5. Check products with and without reviews.

The getting-started guide describes the current process. In compatible themes, use supported blocks and options before adding manual code that could duplicate a widget.

When to ask for a review

Schedule requests after the customer has had time to receive and use the product. Timing depends on delivery and category: an immediately consumed item differs from a product needing several weeks of use.

Check cancelled orders, returns and messages already sent by another app. If Klaviyo or a custom automation also asks for reviews, coordinate sending to avoid duplicate requests.

The email marketing guide helps organise frequency and goals. A review request should be clear, easy to decline and consistent with applicable permissions and terms.

Import without losing context

• Keep a source backup before importing.
• Associate every review with the correct product.
• Retain the authentic date, wording and score.
• Distinguish product reviews from store reviews.
• Check permissions and provenance before using external content.

Importing a file does not automatically make its reviews verified purchases. Judge.me's verification policy distinguishes collection methods and sources. Do not add a “verified” label where it does not apply.

Review design and readability

Adjust typography, colour and spacing for readability, particularly on mobile. Photos and videos should load without shifting content or blocking the rest of the product page.

Check filters, pagination and submission forms using a keyboard. An attractive widget may still be difficult to use if its controls lack clear states.

Stars and structured data

Markup should match genuine, visible reviews of the product. Where the theme and apps generate structured data together, check for contradictory ratings or duplicate entities.

Google's review guidelines explain eligibility and limitations. Meeting them makes a page eligible for an enhanced presentation; it does not oblige Google to display one.

Moderation and responses

Define how to handle offensive content, personal data and reviews unrelated to the product. Do not hide a review solely because it is negative or fabricate testimonials to fill empty product pages.

Respond to problems with useful information and a resolution channel. If a review reveals a confusing description or recurring fault, correct its source in the store too.

Checks before finishing

If you are migrating, include reviews in the data and testing inventory. We can review their integration with the product page in a Shopify audit.

Editorial review: the Migraciones.io team · 30 October 2026. Features, plans and availability are checked against the linked sources.