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OpenTable Review Widget for Ecwid (by Lightspeed) — Free, Shows the Reviews OpenTable's Widget Can't

BlooTrue's OpenTable Review Widget for Ecwid is a free, app-free embed that displays your OpenTable reviews on any Ecwid (Ecwid by Lightspeed) site. OpenTable's official website widget only takes reservations — it never shows your reviews or your star rating, so the verified-diner praise you earned stays locked on opentable.com. BlooTrue fills that gap by pulling reviews from any public OpenTable restaurant page and turning them into a paste-ready Ecwid embed. Every OpenTable review comes from a verified diner — someone who booked through OpenTable and honored the reservation — so there are no drive-by reviews from people who never ate at your restaurant. Ratings are native 1–5 stars; the widget header shows your real OpenTable average with no conversion. Ecwid is unusual compared to BigCommerce or Shopify: it's primarily designed to be embedded inside other websites (Wix, WordPress, Squarespace, Weebly, plain HTML) rather than be a standalone store. So the install path branches. For a standalone Ecwid Instant Site (Ecwid-hosted site with its own URL), paste the BlooTrue embed via the storefront editor's Code element. For embedded-Ecwid setups (the more common path), paste the embed on the host page's HTML widget instead — outside the Ecwid iframe — because the iframe is sandboxed and the reviews look better surrounding the Ecwid store. Ecwid was acquired by Lightspeed in 2021; the product is now Ecwid by Lightspeed but the dashboard still says Ecwid in most places. No OpenTable API key, no developer application, no restaurant-account login required.

How to embed OpenTable reviews on Ecwid in 60 seconds

  1. Paste your full OpenTable restaurant URL (https://www.opentable.com/r/your-restaurant) into the BlooTrue builder that opens when you pick a style below.
  2. Pick a widget style and customize colors, theme, and layout.
  3. Publish, then copy the one-line HTML embed code from the builder.
  4. Standalone Ecwid Instant Site: open Ecwid control panel → Sales Channels → Storefront → Edit Site, click + Add Element, drop in the Code element, paste, click Publish.
  5. Embedded Ecwid: paste the embed on the host page's HTML widget — Custom Code in Wix, Custom HTML block in WordPress, Code Block in Squarespace.
  6. Save / publish — your OpenTable reviews are live on Ecwid.

Why doesn't OpenTable's own widget show reviews?

OpenTable's official widget is built for one job: booking tables. It embeds a reservation form, not your reviews — the verified-diner feedback stays on OpenTable's own directory. OpenTable does not publish a review-display embed the way Google publishes Place Cards. Third-party widgets are the standard way restaurants on Ecwid surface their OpenTable reviews — BlooTrue is the free option in that category, for fine-dining rooms, neighborhood bistros, cafés, steakhouses, and restaurant groups alike.

Free OpenTable Review Widgets for Ecwid

Embed verified-diner OpenTable reviews on any Ecwid site in 60 seconds — works on standalone Instant Sites via the Code element, or on host pages (Wix, WordPress, Squarespace) when Ecwid is embedded. OpenTable's official widget only books tables; BlooTrue actually shows your reviews.

Choose a OpenTable reviews widget style

Pick a style. Add your OpenTable reviews in the app.

No code. Your reviews load automatically once you connect your business.

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Grid

A clean multi-column wall of reviews.

Use this style

Rating badge

Logo, score and stars in a compact horizontal card.

Use this style

List

Full-width rows — easiest to read top to bottom.

Use this style

Slider

Cards glide through one page at a time, with arrows and dots.

Use this style

Pill badge

The smallest footprint — a one-line rating pill.

Use this style

Star badge

Just stars and score — no card, blends anywhere.

Use this style

Card badge

Premium

A floating summary card with rating and review count.

Use this style

Review spotlight

Premium

One standout review in a clean card.

Use this style

Marquee

Premium

One always-moving ticker row — great for wide sections.

Use this style

Score badge

Premium

Big score above a star tile row.

Use this style

Wall of Love

Premium

A titled testimonial wall — heading, big stars and roomy cards.

Use this style

Slider · rating header

Premium

Carousel under a centered rating header.

Use this style

Pill badge · logo top

Premium

Stacked pill with the platform logo above the rating.

Use this style

Slider · rating panel

Premium

Carousel with a fixed rating summary panel on the left.

Use this style

Pill badge · logo bottom

Premium

Stacked pill with the platform logo under the rating.

Use this style

Marquee · 3 rows

Premium

Three ticker rows — a dense wall of moving reviews.

Use this style

Pill badge · logo inside

Premium

One-row pill with the platform logo inline.

Use this style

Marquee · 2 rows

Premium

Two ticker rows scrolling in opposite directions.

Use this style

Excellent badge

Premium

Big rating word, score, stars and a verified count.

Use this style

Review count badge

Premium

One-line pill leading with your review count.

Use this style

Top rated badge

Premium

Laurel award badge with your score front and center.

Use this style

Seal badge

Premium

A round trust seal with score, stars and count.

Use this style

Banner badge

Premium

A wide strip for footers — score, stars and count in a row.

Use this style

Rating badge II

Premium

Boxed platform logo beside your rating word, score and stars.

Use this style

Quote badge

Premium

Speech-bubble card — count headline, stars and a review-us footer.

Use this style

Heading badge

Premium

Platform heading with stars, score and count.

Use this style

Accent pill badge

Premium

A solid pill in your accent color with the review count.

Use this style

Line badge

Premium

Score, stars and count in one slim line.

Use this style

Top rated badge II

Premium

Big score and stars over an underlined review count.

Use this style

Banner badge · mini

Premium

Compact banner — boxed logo, score, stars and count.

Use this style

Masonry

Premium

Staggered columns that fit any review length.

Use this style

Preview every style here for free, as long as you like. Six styles are free forever, in light or dark. The ones marked Premium need a paid plan to publish on your site, and you get them free for 7 days after you sign up.

Reviews keep coming in — keep them fresh automatically. Free widgets show a fixed snapshot; upgrade to display more and auto-refresh them on a schedule.

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Key facts: 60-second install on Ecwid · shows reviews the official OpenTable widget can't · verified-diner reviews only · works on every Ecwid plan · no OpenTable API key required · schema.org markup on paid plans

Last updated

SEO + AI schema · paid plans

Get golden stars in Google search results

On paid plans, every BlooTrue widget injects schema.org Review + AggregateRating JSON-LD straight into your page — so Google and AI answer engines can read your ratings and reviews as structured data, and your pages become eligible for star-rating rich snippets. (Google treats a business's own reviews on its own site as "self-serving" and doesn't guarantee stars for them — product/service reviews are the most reliably eligible; either way your reviews become machine-readable for search and AI.)

google.com/search?q=your+business
Your Businesshttps://yourbusiness.com › reviews

Your Business — Trusted by 500+ Happy Customers

See what 127 verified customers are saying — read real Google reviews, ratings, and detailed feedback about our services, pricing, and team.

4.9
(127)
This is what your customers see when they Google you — powered by BlooTrue's JSON-LD.

  • Zero config — it just works

    The moment you embed a BlooTrue widget, JSON-LD markup is injected automatically. No extra tags, no developer time.

  • Google Rich Results valid

    Every field follows Google's current structured-data guidelines — LocalBusiness, AggregateRating, and Review — so it passes the Rich Results Test out of the box.

  • Standalone schema endpoint Paid plans

    For star ratings to appear under your parent page's blue link in Google, search engines need the schema on the parent page itself — iframe-embedded schema is not propagated to the host page. Paid plans expose a JSON-LD endpoint per widget that you drop into your<head>for SERP rich snippets on product, landing, or legacy pages. Schema markup is a paid feature: free-plan widgets display your reviews but don't emit JSON-LD, so free pages aren't eligible for rich snippets.

What gets injected automaticallylive
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@type": "LocalBusiness",
  "name": "Your Business",
  "aggregateRating": {
    "ratingValue": "4.9",
    "reviewCount": "127"
  }
}
</script>

Star-snippet visibility is ultimately decided by Google — valid schema is a prerequisite, not a guarantee. BlooTrue ships the markup; Google decides which queries get stars. For SERP rich snippets to appear under your parent page's link, the schema must be served on the parent page itself — that's what the standalone JSON-LD endpoint (paid plans) is for. Schema markup is a paid feature, so free-plan widgets display your reviews but don't emit JSON-LD. Independent studies find pages with valid review schema see materially higher click-through rates than plain listings.

Install guides

Also available for other platforms

Same OpenTable widget, platform-specific install guide. Pick where your restaurant's site lives.

WordPress

Gutenberg block, Classic Editor, or sidebar widget. No plugin.

View install guide

Shopify

Drop into any theme section or product page. Works on all plans.

View install guide

BigCommerce

Paste into a Web Page's HTML view or Page Builder HTML widget.

View install guide

Joomla

Drop into a Custom HTML module. Works with Joomla 3, 4, and 5.

View install guide

Drupal

Custom Block (Full HTML format) or Layout Builder. Works on Drupal 7–11.

View install guide

GoDaddy

Drag the HTML section into your GoDaddy Website Builder page.

View install guide

Google Sites

Insert → Embed → Embed code on the new Google Sites.

View install guide

Weebly

Drag the Embed Code element onto the page in Weebly's editor.

View install guide

Webnode

Drag the HTML widget into your Webnode page editor.

View install guide

Jimdo

Add a Widget/HTML element. Works on Jimdo Creator and Jimdo Dolphin.

View install guide

Duda

Drag the HTML widget from the sidebar in the Duda editor.

View install guide

Blogger

Layout HTML/JavaScript gadget or paste in a Post's HTML view.

View install guide

Notion

Embed via /embed → wrap the HTML in a CodePen / JSBin URL.

View install guide

Canva

Use Canva Sites' Embed app — paste the HTML snippet.

View install guide

OpenCart

Information page Source view, or HTML Content module via Layouts.

View install guide

PrestaShop

Built-in HTML Block module — works on PrestaShop 1.7 and 8.x.

View install guide

Big Cartel

Custom Page HTML view, or theme code injection on Diamond plan.

View install guide

Lightspeed

Lightspeed eCom Custom Code, or paste in a Page Source view.

View install guide

Jumpseller

Custom Page HTML view, or paste into theme.liquid in the theme editor.

View install guide

iFrame

Generic iframe wrapper — for locked-down CMSes that strip <script> tags.

View install guide

Wix

Wix Editor HTML Embed element. 60-second install, free plan supported.

View install guide

Squarespace

Code Block, 60 seconds. Works on Personal and Business plans.

View install guide

Webflow

Embed element inside any section. CMS collection compatible.

View install guide

Framer

Code Override or HTML embed. Plays nicely with Framer Motion.

View install guide

WooCommerce

Custom HTML block on any shop, product, or landing page. No plugin.

View install guide

Elementor

Drag the HTML widget into any section — works on free Elementor.

View install guide

Divi

Add a Code module anywhere in the Divi Builder — front or back end.

View install guide

Square Online

Add an Embed code section in the Square Online site editor.

View install guide

Magento

CMS block or page via the Magento / Adobe Commerce admin.

View install guide

Wix Studio

Embed element in the Wix Studio editor — agency and client sites.

View install guide

Hostinger

Embed code element in Hostinger Website Builder. AI sites too.

View install guide

Carrd

Embed element on any Carrd one-pager — needs Pro Standard.

View install guide

GoHighLevel

Custom JS/HTML element in the funnel or website builder.

View install guide

ClickFunnels

Custom JS/HTML element on any page or funnel step.

View install guide

Showit

Embed Code widget on the design canvas — desktop and mobile.

View install guide

Kajabi

Custom Code block in any page or landing page section.

View install guide

HubSpot

Embed / HTML module in the page editor — CMS free tier included.

View install guide

Systeme.io

Drag a Raw HTML element into any funnel or site page. Works on the free plan.

View install guide

Leadpages

Drag the HTML widget onto your landing page and paste. No code needed.

View install guide

Unbounce

Custom HTML element in Classic, Custom Code block in Smart Builder.

View install guide

Kartra

Add a Custom Code (HTML) component in the Kartra page builder.

View install guide

Instapage

Add an HTML widget in the Instapage builder and paste the embed.

View install guide

Teachable

Add a Custom HTML block in the Teachable page editor.

View install guide

Thinkific

Text & Media section → code view → paste. Renders on the live page.

View install guide

Podia

Add a custom code / embed section in the Podia site editor.

View install guide

Bubble

Drag an HTML element onto any page in the Bubble editor.

View install guide

Tilda

Add the T123 HTML code block and paste. Renders on the published page.

View install guide

Strikingly

App Store & HTML section → HTML app → paste (Pro plan and up).

View install guide

Odoo

Drag the Embed Code building block into any Odoo website page.

View install guide

Durable

Add a Custom Code block in the Durable editor and paste.

View install guide

10Web

Elementor HTML widget — 10Web runs on WordPress + Elementor.

View install guide

SITE123

Custom Code page type (or Settings → Plugins custom code).

View install guide

IONOS

Content → Elements → HTML Module (not on every plan).

View install guide

Zoho Sites

Drag the Code Snippet element onto any page and paste.

View install guide

Softr

Blocks → Static → Custom code (Basic plan and above).

View install guide

Looking for a different review source? See all OpenTable widgets

Setting this up on a different platform? See all OpenTable review widgets

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Why Use BlooTrue for OpenTable on Ecwid?

The free way to put OpenTable reviews on your Ecwid (by Lightspeed) site — OpenTable's own widget only takes reservations.

Shows What OpenTable's Widget Won't

OpenTable's official widget embeds a booking form — it never displays your reviews or star rating. BlooTrue is the free, paste-and-go complement — it pulls reviews from your public OpenTable restaurant page automatically.

Dual-Mode Install

Standalone Ecwid Instant Site? Use the storefront editor's Code element. Ecwid embedded inside Wix / WordPress / Squarespace? Paste on the host page instead.

Verified Diners, Native Stars

Every OpenTable review comes from a diner who honored a real reservation — no drive-by reviews. Ratings are native 1–5 stars, and the widget header shows your real OpenTable average with no conversion.

No OpenTable API Key Required

Works with any public OpenTable restaurant page. No developer application, no API quotas, no restaurant-account login required — just your opentable.com/r/your-restaurant URL.

How Do I Install BlooTrue OpenTable on Ecwid?

Less than a minute. Works for both standalone Instant Sites and embedded-Ecwid setups.

1

Open the Ecwid Storefront Editor

In your Ecwid (Ecwid by Lightspeed) control panel, open Sales Channels → Storefront, then click Edit Site to launch the storefront editor.

This is the path for a standalone Ecwid Instant Site. If your Ecwid store is embedded inside another host site, skip to step 4.

2

Add a Code Element

On the page where you want OpenTable reviews to appear, click + Add Element, scroll to the Code element, and drop it into the layout.

3

Paste in the HTML Field

Click the placed Code element, paste the BlooTrue embed code into the HTML field, and click outside the field to save.

Click Publish. Your OpenTable reviews are now live on the standalone Ecwid Instant Site.

Reviews auto-sync from OpenTable every 24 hours.

4

Embedded Ecwid: Paste on the Host Page Instead

Most Ecwid merchants run embedded mode — Ecwid is the shopping cart component inside a Wix, WordPress, Squarespace, or plain HTML host site. Paste the BlooTrue embed on the host page's HTML widget instead, alongside the Ecwid storefront component.

  • Wix: drop a Custom Code or HTML iframe element next to the Ecwid Store component, paste, save, publish.
  • WordPress: use a Custom HTML block on the page that holds the Ecwid embed, paste, update.
  • Squarespace: add a Code Block to the page next to the Ecwid embed, paste, save.
  • Plain HTML site: paste the embed in the page's HTML directly.

The host page is the URL Google indexes, so SEO rich snippets attach to your real domain.

How BlooTrue Compares to Other OpenTable-on-Ecwid Options

OpenTable's widget only books tables. Here's how BlooTrue compares for showing reviews.

OptionBlooTrueOpenTable official widgetGeneric widget apps
Displays your reviews (not just bookings)
—Higher tier
No widget view caps
——
No OpenTable API key needed
—Sometimes
Ecwid-specific install path
——
Works on standalone + embedded Ecwid
—Generic
SEO rich snippets (JSON-LD)
—Paid tier
Pricing for full features$9/moN/A$15+/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BlooTrue OpenTable widget free for Ecwid?▼

Yes. BlooTrue is completely free for Ecwid (by Lightspeed). No app marketplace install, no recurring app fee, unlimited widget views, no credit card. Works on every Ecwid plan, including the free tier.

Doesn't OpenTable already have an official widget for websites?▼

Yes — but it only takes reservations. OpenTable's official website widget is a booking form; it never displays your reviews or your star rating. Your verified-diner reviews stay locked on opentable.com. BlooTrue fills that gap.

Do I need an OpenTable API key or developer access?▼

No. BlooTrue works with any public OpenTable restaurant page — no API key, no developer application, no restaurant-account login required. Just paste your full restaurant URL (https://www.opentable.com/r/your-restaurant) into the BlooTrue builder.

My Ecwid store is embedded in Wix (or WordPress / Squarespace) — where do I paste the embed code?▼

Paste it on the host site, not inside Ecwid. Ecwid's storefront iframe is sandboxed and your reviews look better placed alongside your Ecwid store on the host page. In Wix, drop a Custom Code element. In WordPress, use a Custom HTML block. In Squarespace, use a Code Block.

Standalone Ecwid Instant Site vs embedded Ecwid — which path applies to me?▼

If your site URL is on an Ecwid-hosted domain (myrestaurant.company.site or a custom domain pointed at Ecwid Instant Site), use the storefront editor's Code element flow. If your Ecwid store is embedded inside another host site, paste the BlooTrue embed on the host page instead.

Does this work with Ecwid by Lightspeed (the rebranded version)?▼

Yes. Ecwid was acquired by Lightspeed in 2021 and the product is now officially "Ecwid by Lightspeed", but the dashboard still says Ecwid in most places and the install paths are unchanged.

Will the widget slow down my Ecwid site?▼

No. The widget loads asynchronously after page content, so it never blocks rendering. The script is under 20KB and reviews are served from a CDN cache. Typical impact on Largest Contentful Paint is under 50ms.

What Else Should You Learn?

How to Embed Restaurant Reviews on Any Website

Best practices for placing your OpenTable reviews on your restaurant's site.

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