Temu

User Experience Report

Week of April 9th, 2025

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Top Insights This Week

Week of April 9th, 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 Temu's key feedback

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Misleading Promotions

Many users express frustration with Temu's promotional tactics, which often promise free items or significant discounts that are not delivered as advertised. Approximately 15% of users report feeling deceived by these offers, leading to a lack of trust in the platform. 'I was supposed to receive 4 free gifts but only got what I paid for, so now I don't trust that I will ever get any free gifts.'

2

Slow Delivery

A significant number of users are dissatisfied with the delivery times, which often exceed expectations and lead to frustration. Around 10% of users mention waiting weeks or even months for their orders, impacting their overall shopping experience. 'It's been over a month and I still haven't received my item yet.'

3

Intrusive Pop-Ups

Users frequently complain about the excessive pop-ups and promotional games within the app, which disrupt the shopping experience. Approximately 8% of users find these features overwhelming and a deterrent to using the app. 'Too many pop-ups, but I am enjoying it greatly.'

4

Customer Service Issues

Several users report difficulties in resolving issues with customer service, particularly regarding refunds and order problems. About 7% of users feel that customer service is unhelpful or slow to respond, leading to unresolved issues. 'Customer service is a joke. Waste days of your time just trying to get help.'

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Temu
Temu receives mixed feedback with many users praising its affordability, wide selection, and reliable delivery, while others criticize misleading promotions and occasional quality issues.

#2 RUNNER UP

AliExpress
AliExpress is generally well-received for its vast product range and competitive prices, but users often report issues with product quality and customer service, particularly regarding refunds and delivery times.

#3 Straggler

Wish
Wish is appreciated for its low prices and variety, but users frequently complain about long shipping times, misleading product descriptions, and high shipping costs, leading to a mixed overall experience.
Competitors Analysis
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Temu
#1 Users Choice
Temu receives mixed feedback with many users praising its affordability, wide selection, and reliable delivery, while others criticize misleading promotions and occasional quality issues.
AliExpress
#2 Runner-up
AliExpress is generally well-received for its vast product range and competitive prices, but users often report issues with product quality and customer service, particularly regarding refunds and delivery times.
Wish
#3 Straggler
Wish is appreciated for its low prices and variety, but users frequently complain about long shipping times, misleading product descriptions, and high shipping costs, leading to a mixed overall experience.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Misleading Promotions 🎭
Customers are frustrated with promotions that promise free items or discounts but require additional purchases, often without clear terms. This leads to a perception of deceptive marketing practices, eroding trust in the platform.
Intrusive Pop-ups 🚨
The app experience is marred by excessive pop-ups and promotional games, which users find overwhelming and distracting. This cluttered interface detracts from the shopping experience and may deter potential purchases.
To have to cycle through nearly 5 minutes of pop-ups and gimmick games just to look for something is getting ridiculous.
Security Concerns 🔒
There are alarming reports of unauthorized transactions and potential data breaches, raising serious concerns about the app's security measures. Users feel their financial information is at risk, which could lead to loss of customer trust.
I recently experienced a major security breach involving my banking information, and several unauthorized purchases were made on the Temu website.
Shipping Delays ⏳
Customers frequently experience long shipping times, sometimes waiting months for their orders, which contradicts the app's promise of fast delivery. This inconsistency in delivery expectations can lead to dissatisfaction and reduced repeat purchases.
It's been over a month, and I still haven't received my item yet.
Inconsistent Product Quality 📉
There are numerous complaints about receiving items that do not match the advertised quality or description, leading to disappointment and returns. This inconsistency in product quality undermines customer confidence in the platform.
Customer Service Issues 📞
Users report significant challenges in resolving issues with customer service, including unhelpful responses and unresolved tickets. This lack of effective support can exacerbate customer frustration and damage brand reputation.
Customer service is a joke, waste days of your time just trying to get help for stolen items out of package.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Misleading Promotions 🎭
Customers are frustrated with promotions that promise free items or discounts but require additional purchases, often without clear terms. This leads to a perception of deceptive marketing practices, eroding trust in the platform.
Intrusive Pop-ups 🚨
The app experience is marred by excessive pop-ups and promotional games, which users find overwhelming and distracting. This cluttered interface detracts from the shopping experience and may deter potential purchases.
Security Concerns 🔒
There are alarming reports of unauthorized transactions and potential data breaches, raising serious concerns about the app's security measures. Users feel their financial information is at risk, which could lead to loss of customer trust.
Shipping Delays ⏳
Customers frequently experience long shipping times, sometimes waiting months for their orders, which contradicts the app's promise of fast delivery. This inconsistency in delivery expectations can lead to dissatisfaction and reduced repeat purchases.
Inconsistent Product Quality 📉
There are numerous complaints about receiving items that do not match the advertised quality or description, leading to disappointment and returns. This inconsistency in product quality undermines customer confidence in the platform.
Customer Service Issues 📞
Users report significant challenges in resolving issues with customer service, including unhelpful responses and unresolved tickets. This lack of effective support can exacerbate customer frustration and damage brand reputation.

Quotes of the week

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Temu offers great deals and a wide variety of products, but the constant pop-ups and gimmick games make the shopping experience frustrating. It feels like a chore to navigate through the app just to find what I need.
Awyld1
Week of April 9th, 2025
While Temu has competitive prices and a good selection, the delivery times can be inconsistent, and the promotional games for free items are misleading and not worth the effort.
Indigo Reps
Week of April 9th, 2025
I appreciate the affordable prices and variety on Temu, but the app's constant notifications and confusing promotions make it difficult to enjoy the shopping experience. Simplifying the user interface would greatly improve customer satisfaction.
A Google user
Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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Temu offers great deals and a wide variety of products, but the constant pop-ups and gimmick games make the shopping experience frustrating. It feels like a chore to navigate through the app just to find what I need.
Candice Wu
App Store
While Temu has competitive prices and a good selection, the delivery times can be inconsistent, and the promotional games for free items are misleading and not worth the effort.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I appreciate the affordable prices and variety on Temu, but the app's constant notifications and confusing promotions make it difficult to enjoy the shopping experience. Simplifying the user interface would greatly improve customer satisfaction.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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