Strong Testimonials
A WordPress-only form, moderation queue, grid, slider and widget; simple enough once you already own the WordPress problem.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- GPL-2.0+
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Install and activate from WordPress Plugins → Add New
- Operational Setup
- It requires a self-hosted WordPress site; the free edition has one collection form and lacks built-in captcha, so public forms may need another anti-spam layer
- Where Your Data Lives
- Testimonials and front-end form submissions live in the site's WordPress database; images use the site's WordPress media storage, and optional notification emails can contain submitted fields
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It requires a self-hosted WordPress site and lacks ShowTrust's universal hosted collection link and done-for-you widget installation.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $33.99/mo ($408/yr) in subscriptions
Strong Testimonials FAQ
Common questions
Is Strong Testimonials free and open source?+
Strong Testimonials is a free tool that runs on self-host. A WordPress-only form, moderation queue, grid, slider and widget; simple enough once you already own the WordPress problem.
What paid software does Strong Testimonials replace?+
Strong Testimonials serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: ShowTrust, Senja, saving up to $33.99/month ($408/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Strong Testimonials?+
Installation: Install and activate from WordPress Plugins → Add New. Setup notes: It requires a self-hosted WordPress site; the free edition has one collection form and lacks built-in captcha, so public forms may need another anti-spam layer
What is the catch or trade-off with Strong Testimonials?+
It requires a self-hosted WordPress site and lacks ShowTrust's universal hosted collection link and done-for-you widget installation.