Guide
How to choose a Chrome extension for Google reviews
A reviews extension runs inside the browser where you're signed in to your business. That's powerful, so check a few things before you click Add to Chrome. Here's our checklist, which ReplyPlate tries to pass too.
The checklist.
- Permissions: on the Chrome Web Store page, read which sites it can access. A reviews tool shouldn't need every site you visit.
- Posting: does it ever post or submit without you clicking? We think you should always press Post yourself.
- Data: what does it send to its servers, and does it keep it? Look for a plain-language privacy page.
- API keys: AI keys should live on the company's server, never inside the extension.
- Updates: is it maintained? Look at the last-updated date on the store page.
- Who runs it: is there a real support contact?
How ReplyPlate answers.
- Runs only on Google Business Profile, Maps and Search pages, where your reviews appear.
- Never posts; you press Post.
- Sends the review text to our server to draft a reply; the AI key stays on the server.
- Privacy page lists what's read, sent and kept.
Questions
Common questions.
Are there other extensions for Google reviews?
Yes, several, and the list changes often. Search the Chrome Web Store for "Google review reply" and run each one through the checklist above.
Draft replies right on the review page.
The ReplyPlate Chrome extension writes a first draft; you read it and post it.