---
title: "How to Install Ryviu on Your Shopify Store"
description: "It takes only a few minutes to install Ryviu app on your Shopify store."
url: https://docs.ryviu.com/en/articles/117-how-to-install-ryviu-on-your-shopify-store
collection: "Install & Upgrade"
updated: 2026-11-06
language: en
---

# How to Install Ryviu on Your Shopify Store

It takes only a few minutes to install Ryviu app on your Shopify store.

> **Info:** **Prerequisites:**
> **\- Shopify Plan:** Ryviu is compatible with all Shopify plans **except the Shopify Starter plan** (as it does not support app embeds).
> \- **Theme:** Ensure you are using an Online Store 2.0 theme for the best experience.

Setting up Ryviu is quick and easy. Follow this guide to enable our widgets and start showcasing social proof on your store in minutes.

### 👉 Step 1: Install the Ryviu App

1.  Go to the **Shopify App Store** and search for **Ryviu**.
    
2.  Click **Install**, then confirm the installation in your Shopify admin dashboard.
    

### 👉 Step 2: Enable App Embeds (Crucial)

1.  From your Shopify admin, navigate > **Sales channels** > **Online Store**
    
2.  In the current theme **> Edit themes**.
    
3.  On the left sidebar, click the **App embeds** icon.
    
4.  Toggle on the **Ryviu settings**.
    
5.  **CRITICAL:** Click the **Save** button in the top right corner.
    
    -   _Note: If you don't click Save, the widgets won't appear on your storefront._
        

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### 👉 Step 3: Add Widgets to Your Product Pages

Now you can choose where to display your reviews and star ratings.

1.  In the theme customizer, navigate to a **Product Page**.
    
2.  Under the **Product Information** section (or wherever you prefer), click **Add block** or **Add section**.
    
3.  Search for **Ryviu** and select:
    
    -   **Star Ratings:** Usually placed right under the product title.
        
    -   **Product Reviews Widget:** Usually placed at the bottom of the page.
        
4.  Drag and drop the blocks to your desired position.
    
5.  Click **Save**.
    
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Let's check our quick tutorial by watching this video:

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### Next Steps

Now that Ryviu is installed, it's time to build your social proof:

-   [Import reviews from AliExpress/Amazon/Etsy](https://docs.ryviu.com/en/articles/20-import-reviews-from-dropship-product-urls-for-shopify-products.md)
    
-   [Import reviews via CSV file](https://docs.ryviu.com/en/articles/19-import-reviews-from-csv-file-for-your-products.md)
    
-   [Set up request review email automation](https://docs.ryviu.com/en/articles/129-request-review-email-automation.md)
    

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**Need help?**

Get in touch with our support team through [live chat](https://docs.ryviu.com/en/articles/101-support.md) or email at [info@ryviu.com](mailto:info@ryviu.com)**.** We're here to help!