---
status: "published"
title: 'Testimonials Plugin in the Next.js Supabase SaaS Starter kit'
label: 'Testimonials Plugin'
order: 3
description: 'Learn how to install the Testimonials plugin in the Next.js Supabase SaaS Starter kit.'
---

This plugin allows Makerkit users to easily collect and manage testimonials from their customers. It integrates seamlessly with the existing Makerkit structure and provides both backend and frontend components.

## Features

1. Testimonial submission form and manual entry
2. Admin panel for managing testimonials
3. API endpoints for CRUD operations
4. Widgets components for showing testimonials on the website

## Installation

To install the plugin, run the following command:

```bash
npx @makerkit/cli plugins add testimonial
```

The codemod will automatically:
- Add the `@kit/testimonial` dependency and install packages
- Create the translation file at `apps/web/i18n/messages/en/testimonials.json`
- Add the `testimonials` namespace to your i18n settings
- Add the testimonials sidebar item to the admin panel
- Create the Supabase migration file for the testimonials table

### Run the migrations

After installation, run the migration and regenerate types:

```bash
pnpm run supabase:web:reset
pnpm run supabase:web:typegen
```

The admin pages and sidebar item are automatically set up by the CLI. You can find them at:

- `apps/web/app/[locale]/admin/testimonials/page.tsx` — Testimonials list
- `apps/web/app/[locale]/admin/testimonials/[id]/page.tsx` — Testimonial detail page

## Displaying the Testimonial Form

To display the testimonial form on your website, you can import the form component from the plugin and use it in your page.

Create a new component, and import the form:

```tsx
'use client';

import { useState } from 'react';

import {
  TestimonialContainer,
  TestimonialForm,
  TestimonialSuccessMessage,
  VideoTestimonialForm,
} from '@kit/testimonial/client';

export function Testimonial() {
  const [success, setSuccess] = useState(false);
  const onSuccess = () => setSuccess(true);

  if (success) {
    return <SuccessMessage />;
  }

  return (
    <TestimonialContainer
      className={
        'w-full max-w-md rounded-lg border bg-background p-8 shadow-xl'
      }
      welcomeMessage={<WelcomeMessage />}
      enableTextReview={true}
      enableVideoReview={true}
      textReviewComponent={<TestimonialForm onSuccess={onSuccess} />}
      videoReviewComponent={<VideoTestimonialForm onSuccess={onSuccess} />}
      textButtonText="Write your thoughts"
      videoButtonText="Share a video message"
      backButtonText="Switch review method"
    />
  );
}

function SuccessMessage() {
  return (
    <div
      className={
        'w-full max-w-md rounded-lg border bg-background p-8 shadow-xl'
      }
    >
      <div className="flex flex-col items-center space-y-4 text-center">
        <div className="space-y-1">
          <h1 className="text-2xl font-semibold">
            Thank you for your feedback!
          </h1>

          <p className="text-muted-foreground">
            Your review has been submitted successfully.
          </p>
        </div>

        <div>
          <TestimonialSuccessMessage />
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}

function WelcomeMessage() {
  return (
    <div className="flex flex-col items-center space-y-1 text-center">
      <h1 className="text-2xl font-semibold">
        We&apos;d love to hear your feedback!
      </h1>

      <p className="text-muted-foreground">
        Your opinion helps us improve our service.
      </p>
    </div>
  );
}
```

Please customize the components as needed to fit your website's design.

## API Endpoints

Please add the GET and POST endpoints to fetch the testimonials at `apps/web/app/api/testimonials/route.ts`:

```ts
import {
  createTestimonialsRouteHandler,
  createVideoTestimonialRouteHandler,
} from '@kit/testimonial/server';

export const GET = createTestimonialsRouteHandler;
export const POST = createVideoTestimonialRouteHandler;
```

## Widgets

To display the testimonials on your website, you can use the following widget:

```tsx
import { TestimonialWallWidget } from '@kit/testimonial/widgets';

export default function TestimonialWidgetPage() {
    return (
        <div className={'flex h-full w-screen flex-1 flex-col items-center py-16'}>
            <TestimonialWallWidget />
        </div>
    );
}
```

Done! You now have a fully functional Testimonial Collection plugin integrated with your Makerkit application.