Installation & Setup Guide
Learn how to install, activate, and configure Glow Reviews on your WordPress website. This guide covers minimum system requirements, installation methods, initial admin setup, and migrating from legacy installations.
System & Server Requirements
Before installing Glow Reviews, verify that your web hosting environment satisfies the following minimum requirements:
| Requirement | Minimum Supported | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Version | 5.2 or higher | 6.0+ (Tested up to 7.0.7) |
| PHP Version | 7.4 or higher | 8.1 or 8.2 |
| PHP Memory Limit | 128 MB | 256 MB or higher |
| PHP Upload Limit | 2 MB (for user photos) | 10 MB or higher |
| Required PHP Extensions | json, gd or imagick |
Standard WordPress extension suite |
Installation Methods
Method 1: Automatic Installation (Recommended)
- Log in to your WordPress administration dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New Plugin.
- In the search field on the top right, type
Glow Reviews. - Locate Glow Reviews – Smart Feedback & Testimonials by author
motiraj. - Click Install Now and wait for the files to download.
- Click Activate.
Method 2: Manual ZIP File Upload
- Download the official plugin archive from WordPress.org (v1.2.0).
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin.
- Click Choose File and select the downloaded
glowreviews.1.2.0.zipfile. - Click Install Now and then click Activate Plugin.
Initial Admin Configuration
Upon activation, Glow Reviews adds two primary administrative management menus to your dashboard:
1. Testimonials & Pending Feedback
Manage existing reviews, approve incoming submissions from the moderation queue, reject spam, or manually add a new testimonial card.
2. Tools > Layout Builder
Launch the drag-and-drop Layout Builder to reorder card elements, customize fonts and colors, and preview responsiveness live.
Migrating from Older CLVO Data
If you previously used an earlier iteration of the software that saved feedback under legacy CLVO post types or meta keys, Glow Reviews includes an automated migration routine:
- Glow Reviews scans for legacy posts and converts them into the official
glowrev_testimonialpost type. - Associated meta fields (ratings, reviewer roles, email addresses) are mapped safely without data loss.
- After migration, verify all existing reviews under the Testimonials admin list table.