SFR Book Review Showcase makes it easy to display book reviews from Amazon on your WordPress site. Perfect for book bloggers, review sites, and authors who want to showcase reader feedback in a professional, customisable format. Whether you’re building a book recommendation site, adding social proof
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 25, 2026
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Aboutthistool.
SFR Book Review Showcase makes it easy to display book reviews from Amazon on your WordPress site. Perfect for book bloggers, review sites, and authors who want to showcase reader feedback in a professional, customisable format.
Whether you’re building a book recommendation site, adding social proof to product pages, or creating a curated reading library, this plugin gives you complete control over how reviews appear.
What Makes This Plugin Special:
Book Library Management – Organize books with multiple formats (Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, Audible, Other), each with its own ASIN. Track all formats and review counts in one central location.
Smart Import Options – Add reviews manually or use the built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) helper to extract text directly from review screenshots. Save hours of manual typing.
Flexible Display Options – Choose between grid or list layouts with full control over colours, typography, spacing, and shadows. Display reviews using shortcodes or the Gutenberg block editor.
Powerful Filtering – Filter reviews by book title (shows all formats), specific ASIN, category, or featured status. Sort by date, rating, reviewer name, and more.
Review Categories – Organize reviews into categories like Fiction, Non-fiction, Photography, Mystery, etc. for easy browsing and filtering.
Built-in Analytics – Track views, clicks, and click-through rates (CTR) for each review. Identify your top-performing reviews and optimize your affiliate marketing strategy.
Amazon Affiliate Integration – Automatically generate affiliate links with your Amazon Associates ID. Track clicks to measure the effectiveness of your review displays.
Gutenberg Block Support – Use the “Book Reviews” block in the WordPress block editor with visual controls for all styling options. No coding required.
Lightweight & Fast – All data is stored locally in your WordPress database. No external API calls that slow down your site. Only optional OCR feature connects to external service.
Premium Layout Templates – Additional professional layout options
Free Pro Trial (no credit card required)
This plugin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon. Amazon is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc.
Why Use This Plugin?
Increase conversions – Display authentic social proof to boost Amazon affiliate earnings
Save time – Import reviews in seconds instead of manual copy-paste
Build authority – Create a professional book recommendation site
Easy import – Capture reviews manually or use the OCR helper to extract text from screenshots
Flexible display – Grid or list layouts with full control over colours, spacing, and typography
Smart organisation – Group reviews by category (Fiction, Non-fiction, Photography, etc.)
Track performance – See which reviews get the most views and clicks
No bloat – Lightweight, namespaced code that won’t conflict with other plugins
Key Features
Book Library Management – Organize books with multiple formats (Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, Audible, Other), each with its own ASIN. View all formats and review counts in one place.
Dedicated admin area with dashboard, paginated WP_List_Table , add/edit form, book library, categories manager, analytics, and settings
Shortcode and dynamic Gutenberg block with grid/list layouts, customisable colours, typography, spacing, and “Load more” pagination
Filter reviews by book title to show all formats of a book, or filter by specific ASIN or category
Review categories for quick grouping (e.g. Fiction, Puzzle Books, Photography)
OCR-based importer powered by OCR.space to pull text from screenshots in a guided workflow
Amazon helpers for ASIN storage per format, associate IDs for affiliate links, and outbound click tracking
Analytics summary (views vs clicks, CTR, top performers) stored locally in custom database tables
Fully namespaced PHP classes ( SFRBRS_ ), functions ( sfrbrs_ ), CSS, and JS handles to prevent conflicts
Upgrade to Pro
The Pro version unlocks powerful features for serious book bloggers and affiliate marketers:
This plugin connects to external services to provide certain features:
OCR.space API
The plugin uses OCR.space’s API (powered by Tesseract OCR) to extract text from review screenshots when using the OCR import feature. This service is only used when you explicitly choose to import a review via the OCR helper workflow.
What data is sent: * Base64-encoded image data (screenshots you upload through the WordPress media library) * Image metadata (MIME type, language preference)
When data is sent: * Only when you use the OCR import feature in the admin area * Images are sent immediately when you click “Extract Text” during the OCR import process * No data is sent automatically or in the background
Service provider: * OCR.space (https://ocr.space/) * Terms of Service: https://ocr.space/ocrapi/TermsOfService * Privacy Policy: https://ocr.space/ocrapi/PrivacyPolicy
Note: The plugin uses OCR.space’s free API tier by default. You can optionally configure your own API key in the plugin settings if you have an OCR.space account.
See it in action
A closer look.
Frontend grid layout with custom styling and load-more pagination
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Gettingstarted.
01Upload the plugin folder to wp-content/plugins/ or install via Plugins → Add New
02Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen
03Visit Book Reviews → Settings to configure: Amazon Associates ID (for affiliate commissions)
04Default styling (colors, layouts)
05OCR preferences (optional)
06Add books to your Book Library with multiple formats (Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, Audible, Other) and their ASINs
07Add reviews under Book Reviews → All Reviews or import via the OCR helper, linking them to books and formats
08Use the shortcode or Gutenberg block to display reviews anywhere on your site
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Frequently asked questions.
Is this compliant with Amazon’s terms of service?
Reviews are displayed as quotes with proper attribution and link back to Amazon. Always ensure your use complies with Amazon’s current Associate Programme Operating Agreement and your local regulations.
Will this slow down my site?
No. Reviews are stored in your database and served locally. The only external calls are optional (OCR imports), which don’t affect front-end performance. The plugin does not make API calls to Amazon.
How are reviews stored?
Reviews are stored in the custom wp_sfrbrs_book_reviews database table within your WordPress installation. CSV and JSON export functionality is planned for a future release.
Does the plugin load translations?
Yes. When distributed via WordPress.org, translations load automatically. For manual installs, place .mo files in the languages/ directory.
Can I filter by category or ASIN?
Yes. Use the category attribute with comma-separated slugs (e.g. category="fiction,mystery" ) or target a specific book with asin="B09EXAMPLE" on the shortcode or Gutenberg block.
Do I need an OCR.space account?
The OCR import feature uses OCR.space’s free API tier.
What data does this plugin collect or share?
The plugin stores review data and view/click analytics locally in your WordPress database. When using the OCR import feature, screenshots are sent to OCR.space for text recognition. The plugin does not make API calls to Amazon—it only displays links to Amazon product pages that you manually enter. No personal data is collected from your site visitors.
Does it add cookies or external tracking?
No. All analytics data stays in your WordPress database and only records aggregate view and click counts. No cookies are set and no visitor data is sent to external services.
Can I customise the review layout?
Yes. Use the shortcode attributes or Gutenberg block controls to adjust colours, spacing, typography, card shadows, and more. You can also override styles with custom CSS if needed.
What happens if I deactivate the plugin?
Your review data remains in the database. Shortcodes will stop rendering. If you reactivate later, everything returns as it was. To remove everything when uninstalling, enable Book Reviews → Settings → Data Retention → Delete plugin data when uninstalling before deleting the plugin via the Plugins screen.
Can I export my reviews?
CSV and JSON export functionality is planned for a future release. Currently, reviews are stored in the wp_sfrbrs_book_reviews database table and can be accessed directly via database tools if needed.
Can I display reviews for my own Amazon books as well as books by other authors?
Yes! You can display Amazon reviews for any book – whether it’s your own book or books you recommend on your site.
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