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Rich Contact Widget

By Remy Perona

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Rich Contact Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

A contact widget for local SEO with microdata and microformats. It enhances search engine visibility by displaying contact information and location maps.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This contact widget comes with microdatas and microformats markup, so that search engines can use it in their search results. They can help display contact information about your business or yourself below your website in search results, and even a map with your location, to improve your local SEO.

The telephone and email are linked so that visitors can click on it and make a call through mobile or Skype or send a mail from their computer or their mobile devices.

You can also display a static image map of your location, linking to the address's Google Maps page, and display a download link for a vCard.

More information on microdatas and microformats can be found here:

Feedbacks and suggestions for improvement are greatly appreciated! You can go to GitHub to help.

Comparing to Alternatives

Rich Contact Widget offers a straightforward solution for adding contact information with rich snippets, but it faces competition from other plugins with more features or better support.

Top alternatives

Rich Contact Widget

Strengths

Simple and easy to use for basic contact info display
Integrates rich snippets for SEO benefits
Lightweight with minimal setup required

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options like CSS editing
Has unresolved bugs such as broken sitemap links
User interface for editing widgets can be confusing

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both appreciation for the plugin's simplicity and frustration with certain usability and technical issues.

Positive highlights

"Thanks for the plugin. Need to increase font size @ Company Name" - zihan_bd
Appreciated for being easy and better than alternatives - zihan_bd
Provides essential contact widget functionality with SEO benefits - inferred

Common complaints

Broken sitemap file causing 404 errors reported over a year ago - stason
Confusing widget editing interface, especially when managing multiple sidebars - stason

Weaknesses

Lack of timely bug fixes and updates
Limited customization options
User interface not very intuitive for managing widgets

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight contact widget with basic rich snippet support and minimal configuration.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, reliable ongoing support, or a more intuitive interface for managing multiple widgets.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic contact information display with rich snippet integration, suitable for straightforward use cases.

Final Verdict

Rich Contact Widget is a useful tool for users who want a simple contact widget with SEO-friendly rich snippets without extra complexity.

However, unresolved bugs and a confusing editing interface limit its appeal, especially for users needing more customization or reliable support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Rich Contact Widget plugin.

Contact

Microdata

Microformats

Rich Snippets

Widget

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload the rich-contact-widget directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the Appearance -> Plugins menu in WordPress
Go to the Widgets sub-section and add the Rich Contact Widget in the required sidebar
Fill the fields to add your contact information
Save