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# Testimonials

> Showcase customer feedback, reviews, or quotes with ratings, images, and multiple layout options.

The Testimonials section showcases customer feedback, reviews, or quotes in a visually engaging format. It supports ratings, images, autoplay behavior, and multiple layout options for desktop and mobile.

Testimonials help build trust and credibility by displaying authentic customer experiences, making them essential for conversion optimization and social proof strategies.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/DVUdAYt30EXzwnA3/images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/testimonials-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DVUdAYt30EXzwnA3&q=85&s=7f3a87512b4813a272970b0df0b9024f" alt="Testimonials section overview" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/testimonials-overview.png" />

## What this section controls

This section controls testimonial displays with the following capabilities:

* Multiple testimonial slides with customer feedback
* Star or circle rating styles
* Single, multi-slide, or carousel layout options
* Optional image display with flexible positioning
* Device-specific visibility controls
* Autoplay functionality for dynamic presentations

## How the Testimonials section works

The Testimonials section uses a block-based system:

* Displays customer testimonials as slides
* Supports star or circle rating styles
* Allows single, multi, or carousel layouts
* Each testimonial is added as a separate block
* Fully responsive with device-specific visibility controls

## Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Theme Customizer">
    From Shopify admin, access the Theme Customizer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Testimonials section">
    Add the Testimonials section to your page or template.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add testimonial slides">
    Click **Add Testimonial slide** to add customer reviews.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure settings">
    Adjust layout, rating style, and autoplay settings.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/msKeKiIFJlxWW2fg/images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/testimonials-location.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=msKeKiIFJlxWW2fg&q=85&s=aa26da79c39c2b32995d5825602d76d3" alt="Testimonials section in Theme Customizer" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/testimonials-location.png" />

## Section settings

Section settings control the overall appearance, layout, and behavior of the testimonials.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Content">
    ### Heading

    Main title of the testimonials section.

    * Rich text supported (bold, italic, underline, links)

    ### Heading size

    Controls the size of the heading.

    **Available options:** S, M, L, XL

    ### Subheading

    Optional subtitle displayed below the heading.

    * Rich text supported (bold, italic, underline, links)

    ### Rating style

    Controls how ratings are visually represented.

    **Available options:**

    * **None:** No rating indicator is shown
    * **Star:** Displays star-based ratings
    * **Circle:** Displays circular rating indicators

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/yuggJPUIy_CDeMJf/images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/rating-styles.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yuggJPUIy_CDeMJf&q=85&s=ae3bf0a6a46e015d0b3ad32b917088b2" alt="Rating style options" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/rating-styles.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="General settings">
    ### Layout

    Defines how testimonial slides are displayed.

    **Available options:**

    * **Single slide:** One testimonial is shown at a time
    * **Multi slide:** Multiple testimonials are visible at once
    * **Carousel:** Testimonials slide automatically

    <Warning>
      When Carousel is selected, the image will not appear.
    </Warning>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/fFKBeMfr9x0Xiyj4/images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/layout-options.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=fFKBeMfr9x0Xiyj4&q=85&s=6f3bac3f2f88b101635aa84e3fd6af6d" alt="Layout options comparison" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/layout-options.png" />

    ### Autoplay interval

    Controls how often slides change automatically.

    **Range:** 0 – 5 seconds

    * Set to `0` to disable autoplay
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Media settings">
    ### Image

    Optional image displayed alongside testimonials.

    * Shopify image selector

    ### Image position

    Controls where the image appears relative to the content.

    **Available options:** Start, End

    ### Image aspect ratio

    Controls the aspect ratio of the image.

    **Available options:** Auto, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 9:16

    ### Show on

    Controls which devices display the image.

    **Available options:** Desktop, Mobile, Both

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/yuggJPUIy_CDeMJf/images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/media-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yuggJPUIy_CDeMJf&q=85&s=5a33b4621bc6788647c8dc6115f3967d" alt="Media configuration options" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/media-settings.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Block settings (global)">
    These settings apply to all testimonial blocks.

    ### Inner spacing

    Controls the spacing inside each testimonial card.

    **Available options:** No, S, M, L, XL

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/rBoMpsXknLM65ce3/images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/inner-spacing.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rBoMpsXknLM65ce3&q=85&s=dd50fab5171a25de7cbe4877c971ef64" alt="Inner spacing options" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/inner-spacing.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Block settings

Block settings control individual testimonial slides. Each block represents a single testimonial.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Testimonial content">
    ### Author

    Name of the person providing the testimonial.

    * Text input

    ### Quote

    Main testimonial content.

    * Rich text supported (bold, italic, links)

    ### Rating score

    Defines the rating value for the testimonial.

    **Range:** 0 – 5

    Displayed based on the selected rating style.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/yuggJPUIy_CDeMJf/images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/testimonial-block.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yuggJPUIy_CDeMJf&q=85&s=687f39a7ed0fa148fd096e3d858aa816" alt="Testimonial block configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/testimonials/testimonial-block.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Best practices

* Keep testimonials concise and authentic - aim for 2-3 sentences maximum
* Use consistent rating values for clarity and credibility
* Avoid carousel layout if images are important for visual storytelling
* Use autoplay sparingly (3-5 seconds minimum) for readability
* Ensure author names are real or brand-consistent to maintain trust
* Include a mix of specific product benefits and emotional responses
* Use high-quality images that complement but don't distract from testimonial text
* Test on mobile devices to ensure text remains readable
* Consider using 3-5 testimonials to provide sufficient social proof without overwhelming

## Common use cases

* **Customer reviews** - Display product or service feedback with ratings
* **Brand testimonials** - Showcase client success stories and experiences
* **Influencer quotes** - Feature endorsements from industry experts or personalities
* **Social proof sections** - Build trust with authentic customer voices
* **Post-purchase feedback highlights** - Share positive experiences to encourage conversions

## Related guides

<Card title="Common Settings" icon="sliders" href="/themes/release/common-settings">
  Learn about common settings shared across sections
</Card>