How Do I Display Apple Podcasts Reviews on My WordPress Site with Feedspace?

Overview

Apple Podcasts is one of the most influential podcast directories in the world, and listener reviews left there carry significant weight. When potential listeners or sponsors visit your podcast website, seeing authentic star ratings and written reviews from real Apple Podcasts subscribers builds immediate credibility. Displaying these reviews on your WordPress site turns genuine audience appreciation into a powerful growth tool, helping you attract new listeners and demonstrate your show’s value to sponsorship partners. With Feedspace, you can import those reviews and embed them directly on your site in just a few steps.

What You Need

• A Feedspace account with Apple Podcasts reviews already imported
• A WordPress website where you want to display the reviews
• The Feedspace WordPress plugin installed on your site

Step 1: Import Your Apple Podcasts Reviews into Feedspace

Before you can display your listener reviews, you need to bring them into Feedspace. If you have not done this yet, follow the Apple Podcasts import guide to pull in your ratings and written reviews.

1. Log in to your Feedspace account.
2. Navigate to Import Reviews from the sidebar.
3. Select Apple Podcasts as your import source.
4. Follow the on-screen steps to connect your podcast and import listener reviews.
5. Once the import completes, your Apple Podcasts ratings and written reviews will appear in your Feedspace testimonials library.

Tip: Apple Podcasts reviews are region-specific, meaning a review left in the US store and one left in the UK store are stored separately. When importing, make sure you select all relevant regional stores for your podcast to capture the full breadth of your listener feedback.

Step 2: Create a Widget in Feedspace

Next, build the display widget that will show your Apple Podcasts listener reviews on your WordPress site.

1. In Feedspace, go to Share Reviews in the sidebar and select Widgets.
2. Click Create Widget and choose a layout that suits your podcast site. Common options include:
   • Wall of Love: a grid of review cards ideal for a dedicated testimonials page
   • Carousel: a rotating slider that fits well in sidebars or homepage sections
   • List: a stacked layout suited to blog posts or about pages
3. Filter the widget to include only your Apple Podcasts reviews by selecting Apple Podcasts as the source under widget settings.
4. Customise the appearance, including colors, fonts, and the number of reviews to display.
5. Save the widget. Feedspace will generate a unique widget ID for use in the next step.

Step 3: Install the Feedspace WordPress Plugin

The Feedspace WordPress plugin lets you embed your widget anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode, with no coding required.

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins and click Add New.
3. Search for Feedspace in the plugin search bar.
4. Click Install Now next to the Feedspace plugin, then click Activate.
5. Once activated, go to the Feedspace plugin settings in your WordPress sidebar and connect it to your Feedspace account using your API key.

Step 4: Add the Widget to Your WordPress Page

With the plugin connected, you can now place your Apple Podcasts reviews widget anywhere on your WordPress site.

1. Open the WordPress page or post where you want to display the reviews in the block editor.
2. Click the + button to add a new block and search for Feedspace.
3. Select the Feedspace block and insert it into your page.
4. In the block settings panel, select the widget you created in Step 2 from the dropdown list.
5. Click Update or Publish to save the page. Your Apple Podcasts listener reviews will now appear live on your WordPress site.

Where to Display Your Apple Podcasts Reviews

Consider adding your listener reviews to these high-impact locations on your podcast website:

• Homepage: showcase top reviews above the fold to make a strong first impression on new visitors
• About page: reinforce your podcast’s credibility alongside your story and mission
• Sponsorship or media kit page: provide sponsors with social proof of your engaged and appreciative audience
• Episode pages: embed reviews near your listen and subscribe buttons to encourage new listeners to tune in

Common Questions

Will the widget update automatically when new reviews come in?

The widget displays whatever reviews are in your Feedspace library. To show new Apple Podcasts reviews, re-import from Apple Podcasts in Feedspace and the widget will reflect the updated library on your next page load.

Can I display reviews from multiple regions?

Yes. If you import reviews from multiple Apple Podcasts regional stores, all imported reviews will appear in your Feedspace library and can be included in the same widget.

Can I moderate which reviews appear in the widget?

Yes. In Feedspace you can approve, hide, or feature individual reviews before they appear in your widget, giving you full control over what your website visitors see.