Version 12.5 introduces a new review template style designed to be clean, readable, and mobile‑first. It emphasizes modern spacing, refined typography, and better balance between avatars, logos, media, and text.
The template’s layout prioritizes scanability. Headings, ratings, and meta elements align cleanly, while longer reviews flow with comfortable line length and spacing. On mobile, the layout reduces visual clutter, ensuring avatars, stars, and source logos don’t compete with the review text. Pair it with the new grayscale option for logos/avatars for a cohesive, less distracting look that blends with your theme.
Design highlights
- Modern spacing and typography for better readability
- Responsive balance between avatars, logos, and text
- Works great with images and media blocks
- Pairs nicely with grayscale source/avatars for a refined aesthetic
How to use it
- Go to Templates → Add New (or Edit) → choose the new style from the style picker
- Adjust header options (title, stars, totals/averages, optional badge)
- Toggle grayscale for logos/avatars if you want a unified brand tone
- Save and insert the shortcode where you want the reviews to appear
For review-heavy pages, consider adding a concise header and enabling “read more” so long reviews collapse neatly. With 12.5, owner responses collapse with “read more” too, keeping layouts tidy on mobile.
Tips for best results
- Use consistent avatar settings (initials or real) across templates
- Enable grayscale on high-contrast designs to minimize visual noise
- Keep header text short and descriptive; let the reviews do the talking
- If showcasing product or location reviews, add subtle tags or filters for context
FAQs
- Can I customize colors and spacing? Yes—use the template settings and your site CSS for fine‑tuning.
- Does it work with badges and headers? Yes—headers, badges, and totals/averages are supported.
- Does it support media? Yes—images and media display cleanly within the new layout.
Related reading: Capture reviews from platforms not natively supported and display them in this new style with AI extraction—see Custom Review Sources: wpreviewslider.com/wp-review-slider-pro-custom-review-sources-ai/.
