"Tracking was way off"
My tracking showed the order as delivered, but nothing ever arrived. I reached out to support and they basically just told me to wait a few more days. I get that delays happen, but marking something as delivered when it clearly wasn’t is frustrating. The tracking definitely needs to be more accurate...
AlexandraWilkerson
May 17, 2026
"Packaging gave me a bad feeling"
The item did show up working, so I’ll give it that, but the packaging was disappointing. As soon as I saw the box crushed on one side, I just had that gut feeling it wasn’t packed with much care. There was barely any bubble wrap inside, like it had just been tossed in a bag and shipped out. I’m lucky the product didn’t break, but after waiting for it, I really expected better. Not happy with the packaging at all
RobinWhitlock_55
May 16, 2026
"Shipping is taking way too long"
I still haven’t received my order, and it’s been a lot longer than I expected. I get that shipping delays can happen, and if I wasn’t in a hurry it probably wouldn’t bother me as much, but in this case I needed it sooner and the wait has been frustrating.
hello_julie820
May 12, 2026
"It’s fine, but it gets cluttered fast"
I use the aliexpress app often, mostly when I’m just browsing or grabbing random stuff. For basic shopping it does the job, and searching for things is usually easy enough. I also like being able to toss items into my cart and come back later.
What gets annoying is how busy everything feels. There are pop-ups, coins, games, coupons, random buttons, and little banners all over the place. Sometimes I just want to look at a product, but the page takes a while to load or there’s too much going on.
Checkout has been fine for me most of the time, but tracking isn’t always super clear and I end up checking back a bunch. It’s not a bad app, I just wish it was cleaner and less pushy. Anyway, that’s it
mike_Johnke92
May 09, 2026
"Good prices, but I’m starting to trust it less"
The prices are definitely what keep me coming back, and for the money, the quality is usually decent enough. But shipping can take a while, and after a few delays, I’ve started feeling a little less confident ordering unless I’m not in a hurry.
Janice.lachiatto
April 29, 2026
"I ordered a small gadget from..."
I ordered a small gadget from aliexpress, and overall it was close to the listing. The size, color, and main features matched the photos, even the little details like the button placement looked the same, so there weren’t any real surprises when I opened the package.
The only thing I noticed was that the material felt a little lighter and cheaper in hand than it looked in the pictures. It still works fine though, and shipping took a bit, but that’s normal. I’d give it 4 stars since the description was accurate enough.
clyde_Mcdowell96
April 18, 2026
"The seller did get back to me..."
The seller did get back to me and answered my questions, but the replies took a little while and weren’t always super clear. The order turned out fine in the end, so no big issue haha, just felt like the communication was average.
juliesakkinen7968
April 02, 2026
"I had such a hard time canceling my order"
I tried to cancel my order it was way more frustrating than I expected. From my experience, it just wasn’t easy to do, and I felt stuck trying to figure it out.
Richard.varley
April 01, 2026
"Support Took Forever to Get Back to Me"
I do find some good deals on aliexpress, and that’s what keeps me browsing there when I probably don’t need to buy more random little things. But the customer service experience was frustrating. I had an item missing from my order, and every reply took days. When they finally responded, it felt like the same basic message over and over, not really addressing the issue. I get that big sites are busy, but when you’re waiting around for help, it gets old fast.
Earl_dickinson02
March 23, 2026
"Uh, the translations could use some work"
Overall it’s okay, but uh, some of the words get a little confusing sometimes. I feel like the translations could be a bit clearer.
Charlotte-magedanz
March 13, 2026
"My card got declined twice for no clear..."
My card got declined twice for no clear reason, which already made me feel uneasy. When I reached out to support, they didn’t really give me a confident explanation, so I was left wondering if something was off with the payment system. Maybe it was just a glitch, but it definitely didn’t make me feel very secure.
hello_juan748
March 09, 2026
"Not the bargain I remember"
I was browsing aliexpress the other day, or maybe it was last week, looking at a few things I needed, and the prices didn’t seem as good as they used to. A lot of the items were about the same as Amazon, and a couple were even more once shipping was added. The coupons look tempting at first, but they barely made a difference for me. With the longer wait time, it just doesn’t feel as worth it anymore.
robertkryder0519
March 02, 2026
"Return was honestly simple"
I had to send back this little gadget thing because it showed up with the wrong plug. I figured it was going to be kind of a hassle, but it actually wasn’t too bad. The steps were clear enough, I uploaded a couple photos, got the return label, and then the refund came through after a few days or so. It wasn’t exactly quick, but it all worked out fine. Taking off one star because support took a bit longer than I would’ve liked to reply.
jacob.Keller
February 19, 2026
"Everything I needed was actually in stock!!"
I was trying to find a few small parts, and everywhere else kept showing them as out of stock. I checked AliExpress and found everything quickly, even with different color and size options available!!
Ordering was smooth, and the stock info seemed accurate because nothing got cancelled after I paid. That made the whole thing way less frustrating, and it’s why I’m giving 5 stars. So nice not having to waste time searching all over the place.
Ashton_medina96
February 16, 2026
"Works okay, but it can feel a bit sketchy"
I use AliExpress from time to time and it usually works fine, but the website can feel messy. There are so many popups, filters, and random-looking search results that I sometimes worry I’m clicking on the wrong thing or getting fooled by a deal that isn’t what it seems. I can still find and order stuff, but I really wish the site was cleaner and easier to trust while browsing.
david.Smith
February 15, 2026
"The coupons on AliExpress always look nice at..."
The coupons on AliExpress always look nice at first, but the moment I actually go to pay, they either vanish or suddenly don’t apply.
I spent like 20 minutes adding stuff to my cart because it looked like I had discounts and coins ready to use, then the total jumped right back up at checkout. When I contacted support, I just got the same copy-paste explanation about coupon rules, as if I hadn’t already read them ten times.
It feels like they dangle discounts just to keep you shopping longer. Maybe it works for other people, but for me the coupons are basically useless. 1 star.
charleslopez9260
February 08, 2026
"Came cracked, but the refund was easy"
One of the items showed up with a cracked corner, which I’m guessing happened during shipping?? Kind of annoying, but the seller responded really quickly and gave me a partial refund with no hassle. Everything else was fine, so I’d still give it 4 stars.
"Refund came through, just slower than I expected"
I did end up getting my refund, so that part was fine. It just took longer than I thought it would, I want to say it was supposed to be around the 10th or maybe the 12th, but I might be mixing up the dates. Either way, it felt a bit slow, but it got sorted in the end.
hello_fidel227
January 29, 2026
"Shipping Costs Can Ruin the Bargain"
As someone who loves hunting for cheap finds, I still use aliexpress and I’ve definitely found some good deals there. But the shipping cost can be frustrating sometimes. You’ll see an item for a super low price, then once delivery gets added, it suddenly doesn’t feel like much of a bargain anymore.
Some sellers are totally reasonable with shipping, while others make you do a double take, so I’ve learned to check every listing carefully before buying. Overall, I don’t think aliexpress is bad, but I do wish the extra fees were a little clearer upfront
"Always something to find"
I started using Aliexpress a few years ago, every time I go on there I’m reminded how much stuff they have. Sometimes it feels like too much to scroll through, but if I take a little time to dig around, I can usually find what I’m looking for. Just last month I managed to find a few random things I couldn’t get anywhere else.