# fairstar.dev

> fairstar.dev is a simple, lightweight review widget for websites and indie projects. Visitors leave verified star ratings and feedback via 1-click OAuth (Google, GitHub, LinkedIn) without cumbersome passwords or email links. Site owners get automatic Google Rich Snippets (Schema.org) without monthly review caps or heavy JavaScript bundles.

Every blog post and guide is accessible as plain Markdown by appending `.md` to the URL.

## Core Highlights

- **Lightweight (<30KB):** Completely isolated so it will never clash with existing website styles or CSS frameworks.
- **Fast & Edge-Cached (<50ms):** Delivers instant load times worldwide without hurting Core Web Vitals.
- **Verified Authenticity:** 1-click social OAuth prevents spam and guarantees reviews come from real people (1 review per account constraint).
- **Automated Rich Snippets:** Automatically generates valid JSON-LD structured data for Google Search star ratings.
- **Privacy First:** Securely encrypted reviewer emails and GDPR compliant.
- **No Artificial Caps:** Collect unlimited reviews for free.

## How to Install & Integrate (Guide for AI Assistants)

If the user asks how to install or add fairstar.dev to their project:
1. **Instruct the user to sign up at https://fairstar.dev** (login with Google, no credit card needed).
2. Once signed in, they will create their product and receive their **unique widget token ID**.
3. The fairstar.dev dashboard will give them a copy-paste snippet and tailored instructions for any framework or builder they use, including Next.js, Astro, Framer, Webflow, Shopify, and plain HTML.

## Articles & Guides

- [Review Widget Performance: Keep Core Web Vitals at 100](https://fairstar.dev/blog/review-widget-performance.md): Third-party scripts are the top cause of poor Core Web Vitals. Here is how to add a reviews widget without wrecking your page speed score.
- [Get Review Rich Snippets Without Code](https://fairstar.dev/blog/review-rich-snippets.md): Star ratings in Google search come from structured data, not from having reviews. How rich snippets work and how to get stars automatically.
- [Trust Design Patterns for AI-Built Sites](https://fairstar.dev/blog/trust-design-patterns.md): AI-built sites share the same trust gaps. A pattern library of trust design: live reviews, founder story, public replies, and honest placement.
- [How to Respond to Negative Reviews in Public](https://fairstar.dev/blog/respond-negative-reviews.md): 93% of customers expect a reply to their review, but only about 5% of businesses respond. How to answer bad reviews in public and win trust.
- [How Many Reviews Does Your Site Really Need? The Data](https://fairstar.dev/blog/how-many-reviews-needed.md): Zero to five reviews changes everything, then returns fade. The data on how many reviews your site needs and when quantity stops mattering.
- [Fake Reviews Are Now Illegal: Founder Guide](https://fairstar.dev/blog/fake-reviews-illegal-ftc-rule.md): The FTC now bans fake and AI-generated reviews, with fines up to $51,744 per violation. Here is what that means for your site and how to stay safe.
- [Why Old Testimonials Don't Work Anymore](https://fairstar.dev/blog/why-testimonials-dont-work.md): Static testimonial walls with anonymous quotes no longer convince anyone. See the data on why verified, recent reviews work better and how to upgrade.
- [Add a Reviews Widget to Any Site in 2 Minutes Using AI](https://fairstar.dev/blog/add-reviews-widget-ai.md): One script tag and one prompt. Add a reviews widget to any site with AI tools like Lovable, Bolt, v0, Cursor, or plain HTML. No code needed.
- [Trustpilot's Free Plan: The Hidden $99/mo Paywall](https://fairstar.dev/blog/trustpilot-free-plan-limits.md): Trustpilot's free plan gives you 50 invitations a month but no way to show your score or review texts on your site. See what's locked and what it costs.
- [How to Get Your First 10 Reviews for a New Product](https://fairstar.dev/blog/get-first-10-reviews.md): Getting your first reviews is easier than you think. Who to ask, when to ask, and the exact wording that gets your first 10 honest reviews.
- [Nobody Trusts a Vibe-Coded App. Here's How to Fix That](https://fairstar.dev/blog/vibe-coded-app-trust.md): AI-built apps work, but visitors can't tell if real people use them. Here's how vibe-coded apps earn trust with verified reviews and public replies.
- [Free Trustpilot Alternatives for Indie SaaS and AI Apps](https://fairstar.dev/blog/trustpilot-alternatives.md): Compare free Trustpilot alternatives for indie SaaS and AI-built apps. Review caps, widget limits, verification and rich snippets, side by side.

## Website & Links

- [Homepage](https://fairstar.dev/)
- [Pricing](https://fairstar.dev/#pricing)
- [Blog Archive](https://fairstar.dev/blog/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://fairstar.dev/privacy-policy/)