This article details the Reviews.io installation procedure for Opencart <=1.5 and Opencart >=2.0.
Both have differing installation methods. Choose which platform you are using and you'll be directed to the correct part of the article.
Opencart <=1.5 Installation Guide
Opencart >=2.0 Installation Guide
Note:
To use the Opencart Reviews plugin, you'll need to sign up to an account at Reviews.io
Installation of Opencart Reviews Plugin
Important:
Our OpenCart extension requires VQMod. If you don't already have VQMod please follow the instructions at: https://code.google.com/p/vqmod/wiki/Install_OpenCart
If you're using custom templates in OpenCart then custom modifications to the plugin will be required.
Opencart <= 1.5 Reviews Integration
Unzip the file
Copy the XML files into your Opencart installation's ./vqmod/xml folder
Note:
Tested on OpenCart 1.5.6.3
Opencart >= 2.0 Reviews Integration
Unzip the file
Copy the XML files into your Opencart installation's ./vqmod/xml folder
Note:
Tested on OpenCart 2.0.3.1
Post-Installation Procedure
In OpenCart, navigate to Options
Set Allow Reviews to No
Set Allow Guest Reviews to No
This step is important as it will disable OpenCart's default review system.
OpenCart Automated Review Collection
After you have installed Reviews.io into your OpenCart eCommerce site, you'll need to check that the Automated Review Invitation Emails are being sent.
In OpenCart, navigate to System >> Settings >> Orders >> Order History
Filter Order Status to Complete
In Reviews.io, navigate to Reviews set up >> Invitation History
Compare orders between systems to ensure the orders in Reviews.io's Review Invitation History correspond to OpenCart Complete orders.
