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Rating Distribution

Google Store has a 1.7 star rating from 307 reviews and 95% of users would not recommend it; consumers report widespread dissatisfaction.

Positive Feedback

Some customers note good product quality and device performance despite limited positive experiences and low recommendation rates.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Persistent reports of terrible customer service and inability to reach a live human; common in Google Store reviews.
  • Frequent billing and unauthorized charges with unresolved disputes and delayed refunds.
  • Problems redeeming gift cards, subscription cancellations, and membership discount issues.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Expect potential difficulty contacting support; document all communication.
  • Monitor statements closely and push promptly for refunds on disputed charges.
  • Check policies on exchanges, warranties, and memberships before purchase.
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Anonymous
map-marker Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Google play Store is bad for me

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Google Store - Google play Store is bad for me

Google play store deduct accidently payment from my account, done by kids.kids don't know money is deducted or not.

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User's recommendation: Google play store is bad for me

John Wfx

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| map-marker South Windsor, Connecticut

Unsolicited advertising on a Pixel owned mobile device

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Google Store - Unsolicited advertising on a Pixel owned mobile device
Updated by user Dec 13, 2025

Consider alternatives to the Google and Android ecosystem.

Original review Nov 28, 2025
I am writting a complaint regarding Googles use of unsolicited promotional messages on my Google Pixel smartphone.
Several times when waking my device, I am presented with a full-screen Google promotion (for example, Download Wallet now) before I even reach the lock screen. I never opted into this, there is no clear disclosure that the device will display advertisements, and there is no user-accessible setting to turn this behavior off.
The issue is not limited to notifications; these are system-level overlays delivered through components like Device Personalization Services or Google Play Services.

They circumvent standard Android notification controls, making them impossible for the average consumer to disable. This creates the impression of an ad-supported device, despite the fact that the phone was purchased at full price with no indication that advertisements would be pushed at the operating system layer.
This practice feels deceptive, as it introduces commercial content in areas of the user interface traditionally reserved for security and core system functions (e.g., the lock screen).

It also resembles the lock-screen ad model used by Amazon on discounted devices except in this case, there was no discount, no disclosure, and no consent.
I am requesting the FTC investigate whether Google is:
Delivering advertising or promotional content through system components without meaningful user consent,
Failing to provide users with a clear opt-out mechanism,
Misrepresenting or failing to disclose that paid devices may display unsolicited commercial content,
Using system-level privileges to bypass normal notification and advertising controls.
Consumers should have complete control over advertising on devices they fully own, especially at the lock-screen level. Googles current approach undermines that expectation and raises questions about unfair or deceptive practices.
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User's recommendation: Don’t settle for forced ads or tracking. Consider phones like flashe or ROM with GrapheneOS. These independent options don’t shove ads into your lock screen, like Google Pixel and Amazon Fire

AmyLucky13

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| map-marker Nashville, Tennessee

Google Play Criminal-Friendly Retailer Honors Fraudulent Charges

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Updated by user Dec 15, 2025

USE APKs and Mirrors.... tell Google to get F KT

Original review Nov 29, 2025

Someone purchased something on the Play Store that was not me. I contacted Play the same day.

I got back an email asking for more info, which I provided the moment I received it. I have not heard anything back. So I filed it again, and they sent an email saying the purchase was made for a nonrefundable item.

Call me retarded, but I fail to see how that is my fault or my problem. They have shut down 98% of the phone numbers listed online for you to contact.

So if you want to commit fraud on Google Play, be sure the item you purchase fraudulently is nonrefundable, because you can keep the product, and they will do nothing to investigate it.

It really is a criminal's dream to live in America these days.

First, it is fraud. Then it is punching strangers in the face and walking away just because you can.

Next comes beating up police in broad daylight, and once you have completed all steps, passed Go, and collected $200, go ahead and commit a rape and/or murder in broad daylight on video. The final boss is to see if there is anything worse than what you can do and still get out the same day on cashless bail.

What a bunch of a#$$%&%$!

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Loss:
$7
Pros:
  • Zero i have to use it
Cons:
  • Too big to give a shat whose money they take
  • Hard to reach
  • Criminal-friendly

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do NOT put any payment methods on Google. Delete Google Wallet. Try to find companies to work with that don't feel just fine with honoring fraudulent purchases.

JEANETTE J Jzz

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Google has taken $50 out of my account

Google Store - Google has taken $50 out of my account

I want my *** money back y'all didn't have no business taken anything out of my account so give me my damn money

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Loss:
$50
Pros:
  • Give me my money
Cons:
  • Give me my money

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Give me my money

Morris M Yqx

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Google has wrong contact morrismathisjr@***.com@***.com account

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google has the wrong phone number on my account mrrsmathis@***.com (940)453-**** is incorrect for that account that I need corrected so that I can get recovery information to add correct number on that account how do I get that changed to correct phone number

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User's recommendation: Be they didn't deliver my items and left no pictures of the delivery that driver posted delivered which I didn't receive

Dennis H Dzu
map-marker Dearborn, Michigan

Account on hold

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I want to talk to support person I need a phone number to Google support. Why can't I get the phone number to Google play

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Pros:
  • Cant connect to person

Preferred solution: To add a new credit card number to my account so I can buy noon 360

User's recommendation: Company sucks

Wynema Hvm
map-marker New York, New York

Scam site

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I am very disappointed with Google. I have IPhone and any time there is problem it goes very smoothly

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Greg W Gse

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| map-marker Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Frustrating trying to make purchase using Google store

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I do not want to even give my experience one star! Trying to use the Google nest discount from email because they no longer support gen 1 or 2 so wanting to buy gen 4 nest thermostat.

Google store declines payment... call my back and not at their end.

Google... I need to talk to human please!

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Pros:
  • What read above
Cons:
  • No human customer service

Preferred solution: I want to make purchase using email discount!

User's recommendation: Good luck!

Tai M Wxi
map-marker New York, New York

Cannot use gift card

Can't redeem gift card purchase for Google Play gift card and says $0 balance when loaded into my device wallet.

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Loss:
$50
Cons:
  • Fake marketing facade

User's recommendation: Don't buy gift card for Google purchases

Resolved
Sunil C Ubv

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Resolved: 25% discount was not given even I am Google One 200 GB Member and purchased Google Pixel 10 Pro XL phone from Google Store. Requesting for 25% refund of US $ 1398.14.

Updated by user Nov 14, 2025

Regret. None at this time.

Original review Oct 30, 2025

Did not get a 25% discount when I purchased my Google Pixel 10 Pro XL phone even though I have a 200GB Google One membership. I tried to call Google Store customer service with no luck.

I was transferred to this customer review page, asking me where the issue was resolved. There was no one to attend to my issue on the phone call, and I am being asked to write the review without even having my issue listened to.

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Loss:
$330
Pros:
  • Good google products
Cons:
  • Robotic chat does not resolve the issues
  • Issue was no resolved
  • No customer service representative available to speak

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: No unless I am attended and the needful is done

Kaliyah Ygq
map-marker Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Product I regret buying Google products I can’t get a hold of no one. It’s ridiculous.

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Your company sucks has no customer service you need to just like tear it down and start over. Its ridiculous.

I have one simple question and no one can answer it. Do you sell Google security cameras with fall lights that are wireless I know you have wired, but do you have wireless

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User's recommendation: Don’t shop there ever they suck with customer service but they will take your hard earned money

Anonymous
map-marker Baytown, Texas

Because my expensive phone can't connect on a roku tv but a Samsung one can connect to a Google tv.

You can start by answering the phone, so I can talk with a real person instead of an automated voice

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User's recommendation: Don't call or waste your time with this

Mary M Uar
map-marker Houston, Texas

Cancel a subscription

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Impossible to deal with. Can't even cancel or contact. Extremely annoying and just getting the runaround.

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Preferred solution: Cancel free subscription

User's recommendation: Do not do a subscription through Google

Anonymous
map-marker Charlotte, North Carolina

Restore order

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Can't find dedicated Google store assistance and when a number is provided, it's only after going through more hoops than a circus performer. When a connection is made, it's not google support but some other business whose phone tree doesn't even have the subject matter you're looking for.

A complete and total waste of time. Non customer service!!

Don't bother.

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Steven S Yme

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Not google

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No reason at all to call them. This is Assurant and not the Google Play Store.

Do not call this number if you're trying to reach them. It's an absolute waste of time and you should not do it.

I have to keep typing to reach 100 symbols, which is absolutely as insane as this number is. Maybe I'll just chill with y'all.

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Loss:
$27
Cons:
  • Cant contact anyone at all

Preferred solution: Full refund

Elaine T Gsa

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disputing the return of the 8 Pro to me and not receiving credit. The reason given on the return said it was an unknown device.

It is NOT an unknown device. It is as I described and was purchased from the Google Store. I was originally returning it for $230 value with the purchase if the 9 Pro, but when I switched to the 9 Pro XL, I cancelled the return of the 8 Pro and instead entered it as a return for $230 value with the purchase of the 9 Pro XL. I'm attaching screenshots of the emails I received regarding the return showing the excuse it was an unknown device.

Please send me a label to return this Pixel 8 Pro phone again.

I have been a customer of many Google products and services for years. I have a Dr Appt until noon CSTso not available until after

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Loss:
$230
Pros:
  • No contract
Cons:
  • Reaching customer service

Preferred solution: Full refund

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