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How to respond to a negative review

Reply to criticism calmly, without getting defensive.

Free to start. Works on Android, in Chrome and on the web.

Answer a bad review
What do you want to say?The delay was a supplier issue, now fixed
Your take
  • They're right
  • Partly right
  • We disagree
Offer
  • Contact us
  • Come back
  • Already fixed
  • Nothing more
Tone
  • Warm
  • Professional
  • Brief
Write my response

How it works

  1. Paste the review

    Add your side if there is one, like a delay you've since fixed.

  2. Give your take

    They're right, Partly right or We disagree. Then an offer, like Contact us or Already fixed.

  3. Post a calm reply

    Make it calmer or more apologetic first, or ask to take it offline.

An example

Their review

2 stars. waited 3 weeks for my order, nobody answered my emails. product is fine but service was awful my point: delay was a supplier issue, now fixed. we should have replied sooner

Your response

Hi there, you're right that three weeks was too long, and you should have heard back from us much sooner. I'm sorry about that. The delay came from one of our suppliers. That's now fixed, and orders are going out on time again. If there's anything else we can do, please get in touch at [email].

Then make it yours

  • More apologetic
  • Calmer
  • Take it offline
  • Shorter
  • Explain what changed
  • Try again

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Questions, answered

Is it free?

Yes. The free plan gives you AI help every day, and Pro gives you about 10,000 AI actions a month. You sign in with Google or a code we email you, so your work follows you to every device.

Will it sound like AI?

It answers the actual complaint in plain words and leaves out scripted lines like "we value your feedback". It only explains or offers what you tell it to.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes. Install the Preener keyboard for Android and open Answer a bad review from the keyboard in any app. Your account also works in Chrome and on the web.

Answer bad reviews with a calm reply