Whirli Reviews 960

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers appreciate the company's concept, highlighting the excellent range of toys that are always clean and in great condition. People find it particularly helpful for keeping children engaged and offering the chance to test toys before committing to a purchase. Consumers also value the service for reducing clutter and waste by borrowing toys instead of buying them. The company's service and product are highly praised. Reviewers consistently mention quick deliveries and returns, along with a very good selection of toys that are well-packaged. The customer service team is also commended for their responsiveness and helpfulness. The flexibility of the plans, allowing upgrades or downgrades as needed, is another aspect that consumers appreciate.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Whirli! It's so convenient to swap toys and try new things for the kids.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It’s great for my child to try lots of different toys without having to buy them. Sometimes we keep them for a few months and sometimes we even buy. Mostly however my daughter enjoys playing for a few... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Started using Whirli when my daughter was 6 months old and absolutely love it. It’s just perfect for parents who want their kids to experience different toys and don’t want to constantly buy and give... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love the idea of this and it should work really well but the website is so irritating to use. It’s not optimised for mobile (or much better on desktop), when you add filters and then view an item an... See more

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Company details

  1. Toy Store

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Whirli, The Smart, Sustainable Way to Enjoy Toys - At Whirli, we believe in making playtime exciting, affordable, and waste-free. With our flexible toy subscription service, families can choose from over 1,000 of the latest toys, books, bikes, puzzles and games, musical instruments, outdoors and travel, and baby equipment, all carefully selected from trusted brands. The best part? Everything is delivered straight to your door – and when you're ready for something new, simply swap your items, and we’ll collect them from your home. No hassle, no clutter, just endless fun for your little ones. Why buy toys that only get used for a short time when you can enjoy a constantly refreshed toy box? At Whirli, you’re in control – pick the toys your child loves, let them play for as long as they like, then swap them whenever they’re ready for a change. Whether it’s a baby bouncer for a newborn, a balance bike for a toddler, or the latest educational games, we have something for every stage of childhood. Not only does Whirli help parents save money, but it also reduces plastic waste and supports a circular economy, making playtime more sustainable. Loved by thousands of families across the UK, Whirli is the smarter, greener way to keep kids entertained. Join our growing community today at www.whirli.com and experience a better way to play!


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

960 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whirli is great and easy to use

Whirli is great and easy to use, i have been using it for over 3 years now and still running!
Customer services have improved significantly and i look forward to continue using it for the future.

January 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

I am so happy that Whirli exists! We have been using it for the last couple of years. Very good quality of toys, excellent customer service, a nice website, easy to find the toys you are looking for! Finally, there are no plastic toys in our house and we have free space.

January 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company

Fantastic company. Fabulous selection of toys to borrow and great customer service and communication. I would 100% recommend Whirli and I already have to all my mum friends 👌

January 17, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Look out for returns fees

Disappointed to have rejoined whirli to find we now need to pay for returns as well as deliveries - I don't think this was the case before - worth considering before signing up

Also there is no phone number - so not easy to get in contact unfortunately

January 16, 2024
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

When I had an issue due to a technical difficulty, I received a phone call to sort it out. They made an effort to ensure everything had been worked out, I really appreciated this personal touch

January 10, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whirli is amazing

Whirli is amazing! My daughter gets excited every time Whirli box arrives. It allows us to have a play with a variety of toys without having to buy them!

January 3, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great toy borrowing service

Although I had heard of this company before through friends I had never used this service until it was gifted to us! What a great gift!!
We really enjoyed using Whirli in the newborn stage and up to 1 year as we could borrow toys as opposed to buying. Especially the toys that help with development and basic motor skills. There was always a good selection of toys, never did I feel like I couldn’t borrow what I wanted.

We also felt very happy we where helping the environment by using this method of borrow and return!
Great idea and so easy to use. Would definitely recommend to friends with very young babies and anyone wanting to try out toys without buying!!
Thank you

January 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whirli is my favourite

We have used Whirli for the past 4 years and love it. It's so good to know we don't contribute to the throw away culture and our kids get high quality toys which they only keep for as long as they want too. Whirli is great for Christmas and Birthdays too, you can temporarily increase your plan size for these occassions.

January 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

In a house with minimal storage, Whirli is a godsend! Toys are great and the service is even better. We have used Whirli for years and I recommend to anyone who will listen!

January 4, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good idea, needs improvement

People don't always respond to emails and there is no phone number so it's difficult to communicate. Could be cheaper, particularly since the toys are used. But it's a great concept and should continue, though hard on a commercial basis.

December 22, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use and great customer service

The service as well as the 'swap don't shop' is perfect for us as a family.

We don't have a lot of space for excess toys and try to Rotate toys as much as we can.

With the unlimited deliveries and returns it made it really easy to pick the toys we wanted, Rotate the ones we needed and then just swap out for a new batch- we did this all from home where the postman collected the old and dropped of the new toys

The service is also really good - when we've ordered toys arrive within a few days, and if I have any questions or follow ups they get back to you really quickly

August 24, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing variety of products

Really enjoyed being able to swap in and out toys, bikes and books.

A lot of things we wouldn't normally be able to buy but the swapping subscription we were on allowed us to get things like the educational boxes as well as high ticket items like the bikes and larger Montessori items.

December 13, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service, company has gone down the drain since buy out

Previously a satisfied customer but Whirli has been nothing but a nightmare since it was bought out post-administration.

I cancelled my subscription for a while but have been receiving constant marketing emails ever since no matter how many times I opt out or email them to ask them to stop. I won't be using or recommending Whirli again in the future. Not worth the hassle!

December 15, 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

As an idea its great

As an idea its great, you get tokens to spend on loaning toys, if your child gets bored simply return and you get to choose something else, however postage for delivery and returns are an extra cost and you could pay as you go or pay for a monthly fee but this may not save you money if you find your child loves the toy and you can feel a bit waste of money going the monthly option.
You get the option to purchase the toys too so a nice idea.

December 6, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We use them and love them

We use them and love them
They have a lot of good quality toys to choose from and my son enjoys playing with different toys rather than stuck with his own limited toys
Customer services is excellent too
Overall we are very happy with them

November 16, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience for Kids

My son absolutely loves seeing his Whirli box arrive! Great way for kids to try out new toys and discover what they enjoy. Have had some minor issue (as with any company) but have received great customer service and would highly recommend.

December 1, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Good in principle, bad in practice

Lovely idea in principle, impractical and expensive in practice. We weren't allowed to use the full value of our "tokens" for the first 2 months (something to do with loss prevention), so you're paying for something you don't receive, and delivery fees mount up too (unless you pay an extra £7.99 per month for the "booster").

Oh, and if you cancel your account they keep your contact details and spam you in future.

November 24, 2023
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