Cricket Media Reviews 2,095

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers are generally pleased with the product itself, often describing the magazines as high-quality, engaging, and age-appropriate with smart stories and fun activities that excite children about reading. Many appreciate the lack of ads and the inclusive nature of the content. However, some people were dissatisfied with the subscription and delivery services. Several customers reported issues with managing their subscriptions online, difficulty identifying current subscriptions, and challenges with renewal notices. There were also complaints about magazines not arriving, lost first issues, and extended waiting times for immediate delivery, with some experiencing significant delays.

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Consumers find the product to be positive, with many praising the magazines for being creative, artistic, and... See more

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Based on these reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The magazine products are very good! But their subscription technology is awful. Every time a renewal notice comes in email, it's challenging to identify the current subscription and then to switch... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Subscribed Baby Bug and Lady Bug for my son and daughter in 1995, I just subscribed Baby Bug for my Granddaughter!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I gave SPIDER to my granddaughter for her 9th birthday - she's always got her nose in a book and this was a huge hit. She even reads the stories out loud to me on the phone!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Cricket Media! I bought subscriptions for my daughters who are now in their 30's, and now I get to buy them for my granddaughter. All of them love reading, and it's also fun to get mail. Each... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The magazine never arrived. We called and they extended our subscription. That wasn’t satisfactory. I was going to give the magazine as a gift t several a children. I will select from another co... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The first issue was lost in the mail. I had to contact customer service twice and I was never given any tracking number to know when the first magazine issue would arrive. It arrived twice after I can... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a magazine company that I have ordered subscriptions from for years as gifts which at the time had gotten rave reviews. The company is now consolidating their titles, which I did not receive a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In addition to my subscription, I paid for the "issue for immediate delivery", which was not shipped until one full week later and with a "4-6 weeks delivery" period when it should have been First Cla... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered the magazine and paid for it the first week of January. Graham did not receive an issue until last week. It was the March/April issue. That was an awful long time to wait for a subscription.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You’re asking me to review a product I still haven’t received. I ordered in early January and here it is the middle of April and haven’t received either of the two magazines I ordered.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i have only gottan one issue since i subscribed 6 months ago

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The stories in Cricket's magazines are smart, fun, and age-appropriate—way better than a lot of what's out there. It actually gets kids excited to read, and I like that it’s not full of ads or junk. G... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Someone gifted my daughter with these magazines from the time she was 2 until she outgrew them. She was always SO EXCITED to get mail with her name on it, and she LOVED the magazines. We were extremel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“My mom bought a subscription to Click for my 7-year-old son who’s obsessed with science. He absolutely loves it! It’s packed with cool facts and fun activities — he looks forward to every issue.”

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The stories in Cricket's magazines are smart and fun—and greatly enjoyed by my grandchildren. Thanks Cricket for continuing to make high quality magazines for kids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cricket is a classic. I loved it growing up and now my kids are enjoying LadyBug.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great gift and I will renew the subscription! My granddaughter loves it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cricket magazines are creative, artistic, age-appropriate and very fun. Great products.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I grew up on this magazine and love that my kids are enjoying! Nothing else like it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The magazines are great for kids. My neice and nephew love receiving them.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The magazine is good but the auto renewal process they have is INSANE!! They sent me an email that my subscription would automatically renew unless I called them to cancel. No way to do it online or... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

great magazines. confusing as used to get ASK & couldn't figure out why I couldn't find it, not transparent on the website. I understand it is discontinued?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lots of variety and fun stories and activities.


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  1. Media Company
  2. Magazine Store

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Cricket Media® is a global children’s learning company known for creating print and multi-media products for families, teachers, and partners that improve the opportunity to learn for all. Led by our award-winning publications for children, we are c...


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3.5

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BabyBug for my Grandaughter

I ordered BabyBug as a gift for my Grandaughter. The ordering process went smoothly and she loves getting the magazine in the mail. I remember getting Cricket Magazine when I was in elementary school, so that makes it extra special!

10 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matching the age group

Each Cricket mag. is carefully written for the general vocabulary of the age group. I, as a grand parent, find that interesting and consider it important to learning.

10 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love your “Ask” magazine

We love your “Ask” magazine. I had to talk to a customer service rep on the phone about a problem with ordering a back-issue of the magazine. I talked to a real person who understood the issue and solved the problem.

4 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My children can't resist this magazine

My children can't resist this magazine. The variety of forms engages each of their unique tastes: my daughter loves the art, fiction, and reader submissions, while my middle son goes straight for the crossword puzzle and non-fiction, and my kindergartner pores over the cartoons and begs me to read every page. The only problem we run into is how quickly the magazine falls into tatters from constant use (and the ravages of the baby).

9 December 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never received magazine

I ordered a magazine for my 7 year old grandson for Christmas. He has NEVER received one issue. I called weeks ago and was offered an extended subscription and assurance he would immediately receive his magazine. Another few weeks went by and NOTHING. This phone call was for cancelation and refund.

3 March 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very engaging Christmas gift

I purchased the Baby Bug subscription for our 20 month old granddaughter. She absolutely loves it, especially that it is her very own magazine. The magazine is educational and beautifully illustrated. Well worth the purchase.

1 December 2024
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Granddaughters magazine

My magazine subscription for my granddaughter was delivered to my house instead of here’s 2 months in a row. Waiting to see if it is corrected now but not confident it will be. The address on the account is correct. I also asked for a current magazine to be sent to her address but that isn’t happening. I was told the problem would be corrected next month. So now I have to mail it to her.

29 November 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Kings of Spam

Cricket's marketing is obscenely aggressive. I bought a subscription for my friend's daughters and I was deluged with spam - at least one email daily, usually more. There was no option to unsubscribe only to marketing messages so I emailed Cricket asking to receive only important correspondence such as renewal notices. My first email got no reply so I sent another, angry and profane. I got a response promising to end the spam but more marketing crap showed up in my inbox before the day was out, so I unsubscribed to all, and yet I still got this review request.

30 November 2024

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