Blinkist Reviews 1,435

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Review summary

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Looking at 517 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the excellent customer service, describing the team as responsive, helpful, and quick to assist with any issues. Many people appreciate the prompt resolution of problems and the overall positive attitude of the staff, making their interactions pleasant and productive. The service provided is often described as exemplary, with consumers noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, leading to high satisfaction and recommendations. However, some people mentioned dissatisfaction with the subscription auto-renewal feature, citing unexpected charges and a lack of clear communication regarding renewals. A few other people also felt that customer service response times were too long or that their specific issues were not adequately resolved, sometimes due to difficulties in reaching a human representative.

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Customer service

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Staff

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great for sampling topical books to decide if they're worth a full read, capturing core ideas without fluff. Ideas for improvement include: - summary format could be improved via AI (easier to re... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My subscription renewed automatically without giving me any prior notification. Support responded in time to provide an alternate solution which I felt satisfied. So please remove auto renewal feat... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had an annual subscription to Blinkist which I used on and off and it was a great experience overall. What I did not realise is that the subscription auto-renews without a prompt so one day I just s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had entered the wrong email address on my account, and when I changed my phone, I was unable to transfer the app because I couldn’t verify the change by email. The customer services team responded q... See more

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Company details

  1. Media & Publishing

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Blinkist is here to help you learn faster and smarter. It offers summaries from thousands of bestselling non-fiction books to read or listen to in just 15 minutes. Get the key ideas from the top books, podcasts, and experts in 15 minutes with the Blinkist app.


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4.2

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

1k reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the app and had great customer…

Love the app and had great customer support when I couldn’t log into my account

31 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Carolina,

Thanks so much! 😊 We're really happy you’re enjoying the app, and glad our support team was able to help you log in again!

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cool company and great product

People at Blinkist are really cool. I accidentally cancelled my subscription through my Credit Card transaction and they were super helpful to offer a discount on the next one. The mobile and the website are pretty intuitive. Good selection of books for my taste.

31 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Siddharth,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with our support team and that you’re enjoying both the app and our book selection. We truly appreciate your support!

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and prompt response

The company was quick to respond and helped me resolve the issue in a very prompt manner.

26 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hi Rajneesh, thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our customer support team.

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Clear instructions and friendly support

Blinkist’s assistance with my app activation was effective, even if the process lasted a few days. I don’t really know what their normal response speed is, but the instructions were clear and the team was friendly.

23 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Mojca,

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear that our team was able to assist you effectively and that the instructions were clear. We appreciate your patience during the process and are always working to improve our response times.

Best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No renewal notification

Customer service was excellent but disappointed to not have a reminder of renewal.

24 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Venkata,

Tank you for your kind words about our customer service. We really appreciate it! We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused by the missing renewal reminder. We do send reminder emails, so it might be worth checking your spam or junk folder just in case they ended up there.

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

The app works fine. Daily recommendations are very useful with all amount of books they have.
And the customer service team is just excellent. I wanted to cancell my subscription once the payment was already made and help me with all process giving me several options. Couldn't be more satisfied with them really. I will come bak to some subscription option soon!

23 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hi David, thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our customer service. All the best, Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed to stop my subscription

I needed to stop my subscription, and I got a full refund immediately. Very kind handling of customers.

23 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hi Andrea, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it's wonderful to know that we met your expectations. All the best, Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been trying to get a refund from…

I have been trying to get a refund from Apple and Blinkist, while not able to help, provided me with the information I need to reach out to Apple. Marrianne responded quickly and politely to all of my emails.

25 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important it is to resolve refund concerns, and we’re glad Marrianne could guide you toward the right support. Don’t hesitate to contact us again if there’s anything more we can do.

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service; it was prompt, very friendly and my issues resolved incredibly fast.

24 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Nick!

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad to hear that you had a positive experience and that your concerns were resolved quickly. Providing prompt and friendly support is always our goal, and your feedback truly means a lot to us.

Best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blinkist is great when you have little time..

Blinkist is great when you have little time to read, but still want to read ;-) The summaries are around 20min, great before going to bed or when driving the car. The customer service is wonderful, transparent and very helpful when you have trouble with billing - or like me - I don't have time to use it now and it was no problem to cancel or refund a payment. This is what service should be about! Great product, great service! 5 out of 5!

23 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hi Stepan,

Thank you for the kind feedback! We're so glad Blinklist fits into your daily routine. Your kind words about our customer service team mean a lot. Happy learning!

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent personal reply

Talida was most helpful in clarifying my membership with
Blinkist.

23 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hi Timothy,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our customer support team.

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Difficulties in giving feedback on blinks I read

The issue I had took longer to solve than I had expected. I thank Talida who was insistent on helping me.
I would say simplicity should be the key word on usage of this app.

21 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Alui,

Thanks so much for your feedback! We’re sorry the process was more difficult than it should have been, but we’re happy Talida could step in and help. We completely agree simplicity is key, and we’re working to make the experience smoother.

Best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I thought my complain was not being…

I thought my complain was not being addressed to properly. But ultimately, they took time, came up sorting the problem. Pleasant.

21 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Gyandutt,

Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the initial delay, but we’re happy we could resolve the issue and make your experience a pleasant one.

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support experience

Excellent support experience. The team responded incredibly fast and helped me update my email address with ease. Professional, friendly, and efficient—thank you for resolving my issue so quickly.

18 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hi Tarek,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our customer support team.

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good clear app

Good clear app. Amazing customer service.

19 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hi Adeel, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it's wonderful to know that we met your expectations. All the best, Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing way to communicate

always in contact and solved my situation

19 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hi JuanMa, thank you for the feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! All the best, Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick to respond.

Quick to respond.
Supplied helpful information
And
When I explained I still couldn't do/find what I was looking for they didn't hesitate and did it for me.

12 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Stephen,

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear the team was quick to respond, provided helpful information, and went the extra mile to assist you directly when needed. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience.

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jean was great

Jean was great. Was proactive knowledgeable and knew the product. She should be commended.

17 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello Ian,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Jean provided proactive and knowledgeable support. We’ll be sure to pass along your commendation to her.

All the best,
Team Blinkist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Blinklist

Love Blinklist - it is the perfect form of information for me in my busy day. I listen inthe car, at the gym, and at night before bed. Very enlightening. The customer service team is definitely five star!

15 March 2026
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Reply from Blinkist

Hello MaryEllen,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad Blinklist fits into your daily routine and keeps you inspired throughout the day. Your kind words about our customer service team mean a lot. We appreciate your support!

Best,
Team Blinkist

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