Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Category Wise Search | Rich Showcase for Google Reviews |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 1.6k |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100,000+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews edges out Category Wise Search on rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews has the larger user base (1,601 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Category Wise Search's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Rich Showcase for Google Reviews; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Category Wise Search's 6-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Rich Showcase for Google Reviews's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Category Wise Search audit • Rich Showcase for Google Reviews audit
| Keyword | Category Wise Search | Rich Showcase for Google Reviews |
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| live support | Not ranked | #72 |
| customer support | Not ranked | #117 |
| customer service | Not ranked | #270 |
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 1,601 reviews) compared to Category Wise Search (4.8★ from 6 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Category Wise Search fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Rich Showcase for Google Reviews is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,601 reviews vs 6), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Category Wise Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (6 reviews). Rich Showcase for Google Reviews aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1,601 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Category Wise Search and Rich Showcase for Google Reviews both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Category Wise Search" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
