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User Experience Report

Week of June 5th, 2025

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Week of June 5th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Trustpilot's key feedback

1

Review Manipulation

A significant concern among users is the perception that Trustpilot removes negative reviews upon company requests, potentially skewing the authenticity of the platform. Approximately 15% of users express distrust due to this issue.

Trustpilot removes negative reviews for companies that pay them, compromising the platform's integrity.

2

Review Verification

Users are frustrated with the lack of thorough verification of reviews, leading to concerns about fake or misleading reviews being posted. Around 10% of users have mentioned this issue.

Please verify every review as I know many of them are a scam.

3

Limited Review Scope

Some users find the app's review scope limited, as they cannot review companies not registered with Trustpilot, which restricts their ability to share experiences. This affects about 5% of users.

If the company you're reviewing doesn't have an account with Trustpilot, you can't review them.

4

Review Removal Transparency

Users are dissatisfied with the lack of clear communication regarding why their reviews are removed, leading to confusion and frustration. Approximately 8% of users have experienced this issue.

Trustpilot removed my reviews without clear reasons, only providing a list of possible explanations.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Trustpilot
Trustpilot receives mixed feedback. Many users appreciate its role in providing reliable reviews and helping them make informed decisions, while others criticize it for allegedly removing negative reviews upon company requests, leading to concerns about authenticity.

#2 RUNNER UP

Yelp
Yelp is generally well-regarded for its comprehensive and reliable reviews, with users appreciating its role in helping them make informed decisions about businesses. However, some users express frustration with recent app updates and issues with customer service.

#3 Straggler

Google Reviews
Google Reviews is praised for its legitimacy and ease of use, with users finding it a reliable source for honest feedback. However, some users have experienced issues with receipt scanning and customer support, leading to dissatisfaction.
Competitors Analysis
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#1 Users Choice
Trustpilot receives mixed feedback. Many users appreciate its role in providing reliable reviews and helping them make informed decisions, while others criticize it for allegedly removing negative reviews upon company requests, leading to concerns about authenticity.
Yelp
#2 Runner-up
Yelp is generally well-regarded for its comprehensive and reliable reviews, with users appreciating its role in helping them make informed decisions about businesses. However, some users express frustration with recent app updates and issues with customer service.
Google Reviews
#3 Straggler
Google Reviews is praised for its legitimacy and ease of use, with users finding it a reliable source for honest feedback. However, some users have experienced issues with receipt scanning and customer support, leading to dissatisfaction.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Review Verification
Users express concerns about the authenticity of reviews, suspecting that many are scams and not properly verified. This undermines Trustpilot's credibility as a reliable review platform.
Please verify every review as I know many of them are a scam.
Review Removal
There are complaints about Trustpilot removing reviews without clear justification, which frustrates users who feel their genuine feedback is being censored. This practice raises questions about the platform's transparency and integrity.
Trustpilot has removed every single one of my reviews with no clear indications as to why.
Biased Moderation
Users allege that Trustpilot's moderation is biased, with claims that negative reviews are removed if companies pay for it. This perception of pay-to-play damages Trustpilot's reputation as an impartial review site.
Company pay them they remove negative reviews; company don’t pay they remove good reviews.
Subscription Confusion
There is confusion and frustration regarding subscription charges, with users struggling to unsubscribe and facing unexpected fees. This indicates a need for clearer subscription management and communication.
Me and Apple were trying to figure out how to unsubscribe me to this app y’all trying to take $39 off my card already that’s crazy.
Limited Review Scope
Some users are disappointed by the limited scope of companies available for review, especially if the company is not registered with Trustpilot. This limitation restricts the platform's utility for comprehensive consumer feedback.
If the company you're reviewing doesn’t have an account with Trustpilot, you can’t review them.
Delayed Confirmation
Users experience delays in receiving confirmation emails, which hinders the account activation process and affects user trust. This issue suggests a need for improved email delivery systems.
Signed up with my email and didn’t receive a confirmation email to activate.
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Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Review Verification
Users express concerns about the authenticity of reviews, suspecting that many are scams and not properly verified. This undermines Trustpilot's credibility as a reliable review platform.
Review Removal
There are complaints about Trustpilot removing reviews without clear justification, which frustrates users who feel their genuine feedback is being censored. This practice raises questions about the platform's transparency and integrity.
Biased Moderation
Users allege that Trustpilot's moderation is biased, with claims that negative reviews are removed if companies pay for it. This perception of pay-to-play damages Trustpilot's reputation as an impartial review site.
Subscription Confusion
There is confusion and frustration regarding subscription charges, with users struggling to unsubscribe and facing unexpected fees. This indicates a need for clearer subscription management and communication.
Limited Review Scope
Some users are disappointed by the limited scope of companies available for review, especially if the company is not registered with Trustpilot. This limitation restricts the platform's utility for comprehensive consumer feedback.
Delayed Confirmation
Users experience delays in receiving confirmation emails, which hinders the account activation process and affects user trust. This issue suggests a need for improved email delivery systems.

Quotes of the week

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Trustpilot is legit and on point. I appreciate I can ask for reviews from companies selling on Facebook & Instagram who don’t care who they allow to advertise.
delly53
Week of June 5th, 2025
I’ve been using Trustpilot for a couple of weeks. The reviews have been spot on. It is so nice to have a place to look at trusted reviews before you buy.
Chacala1
Week of June 5th, 2025
I really enjoy being a part of Trustpilot. It seems like the reviews are screened to ensure that what’s posted is helpful and not just nonsense, fake or biased.
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Week of June 5th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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Trustpilot is legit and on point. I appreciate I can ask for reviews from companies selling on Facebook & Instagram who don’t care who they allow to advertise.
Candice Wu
App Store
I’ve been using Trustpilot for a couple of weeks. The reviews have been spot on. It is so nice to have a place to look at trusted reviews before you buy.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I really enjoy being a part of Trustpilot. It seems like the reviews are screened to ensure that what’s posted is helpful and not just nonsense, fake or biased.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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