The Testimonials add-on manages customer testimonials displayed via the page sections builder: collect and showcase client feedback with author details, ratings, and profile photos.
Pricing: This is a free add-on, included with Larapen at no additional cost.
Key Features
- Testimonial entries: Create testimonials with translatable content, author name, translatable author role/company, star rating (1-5), and author profile photo.
- Page sections integration: Testimonials are displayed via the Testimonials page section in the sections builder, appearing as a carousel or grid on your pages.
- Star ratings: Each testimonial can include a 1-5 star rating displayed visually alongside the quote.
- Author photos: Upload author profile images via the polymorphic media system for a personal touch.
- Publication workflow: Draft, published, and archived statuses for managing testimonial visibility.
- Drag-and-drop ordering: Reorder testimonials in the admin panel with automatic position saving.
- Soft deletes: Deleted testimonials are soft-deleted and can be restored if needed.
- Multilingual: Testimonial content and author role are fully translatable via
spatie/laravel-translatable.
Admin Panel
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| All Testimonials | List, search, reorder, and manage testimonial entries with status filtering. |
| Add New | Create a new testimonial with translatable content, author details, rating, and profile photo upload. |
Front-end
- Testimonials appear within the Testimonials page section of the sections builder.
- Each testimonial displays the quote, author name, role/company, star rating, and profile photo.
- Layout and styling (carousel, grid, or cards) are determined by the active theme's Testimonials section template.
Configuration
Testimonials are managed entirely from the admin panel. To display them on a page, add the Testimonials section via the page sections builder. The section automatically pulls published testimonials ordered by position.
Dependencies
None: the Testimonials add-on works independently with no external dependencies.
Ideal for
- Homepage social proof sections with client quotes and ratings.
- Landing pages building trust with visitor testimonials.
- Product pages showcasing customer satisfaction and feedback.
- Service pages with client endorsements and success stories.