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WeTransfer: Transfer Files

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Week of July 23rd, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
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A weekly roundup of WeTransfer: Transfer Files's key feedback

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Terms of Service Concerns

A significant number of users are concerned about the new terms of service, which they perceive as granting WeTransfer excessive rights over their uploaded content. Approximately 15% of users express distrust and dissatisfaction due to these terms, fearing misuse of their data.

The new terms of service are absurd, granting WeTransfer perpetual licenses to user content.

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Subscription and Pricing Issues

Many users are frustrated with the app's pricing model, particularly the unexpected charges and the perception of a bait-and-switch tactic. Around 20% of users feel misled by the app's free claims, only to find out about the subscription requirements later.

What is presented as ‘free’ requires a weekly subscription, which feels like a bait-and-switch.

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Technical and Usability Problems

Users frequently report technical issues such as failed uploads, app crashes, and slow performance. These problems affect approximately 25% of users, who find the app unreliable for transferring files, especially when compared to the web version.

The app fails every time I try to transfer anything, forcing me to use the browser instead.

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Customer Support Challenges

A portion of users, about 10%, express dissatisfaction with the customer support, citing unresponsive service and language barriers. This lack of effective support exacerbates their frustration with other app issues.

Support is a failure; they never helped and don't respond in my language.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Terms Controversy
Users are alarmed by the new terms of service that suggest WeTransfer can use uploaded content for commercial purposes, which they perceive as a violation of their intellectual property rights. This has led to a significant trust issue, with users considering alternative services.
The new terms of service are absurd, granting WeTransfer perpetual licenses to user content.
Subscription Confusion
There is confusion and dissatisfaction regarding the app's subscription model, with users feeling misled by the 'free' label that requires a subscription for full functionality. This has resulted in frustration and accusations of a bait-and-switch tactic.
What is presented as ‘free’ requires a weekly subscription, which feels like a bait and switch.
Download Failures
Users experience frequent download failures, with the app often failing to complete transfers or provide clear error messages. This has led to a perception of unreliability, prompting users to revert to the web version.
The app fails every time I try to transfer anything, forcing me back to the browser.
Language Barrier
Non-English speaking users report difficulties in receiving support in their native language, leading to unresolved issues and dissatisfaction with customer service. This language barrier is a significant obstacle to effective problem resolution.
Support never helped and didn't respond in my language, making it a frustrating experience.
Account Verification Issues
Users face persistent issues with account verification, such as not receiving confirmation emails, which prevents them from accessing paid features. This has led to cancellations and a perception of poor customer service.
I can't access my account because the verification email never arrived, and there's no assistance available.
App Instability
The app is criticized for its instability, with frequent crashes and login issues that disrupt the user experience. This instability undermines the app's reliability, especially for users who rely on it for business purposes.
The app crashes every time I try to upload a file, making it unusable for my business needs.
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Everything you need to know about user experience
Terms Controversy
Users are alarmed by the new terms of service that suggest WeTransfer can use uploaded content for commercial purposes, which they perceive as a violation of their intellectual property rights. This has led to a significant trust issue, with users considering alternative services.
Subscription Confusion
There is confusion and dissatisfaction regarding the app's subscription model, with users feeling misled by the 'free' label that requires a subscription for full functionality. This has resulted in frustration and accusations of a bait-and-switch tactic.
Download Failures
Users experience frequent download failures, with the app often failing to complete transfers or provide clear error messages. This has led to a perception of unreliability, prompting users to revert to the web version.
Language Barrier
Non-English speaking users report difficulties in receiving support in their native language, leading to unresolved issues and dissatisfaction with customer service. This language barrier is a significant obstacle to effective problem resolution.
Account Verification Issues
Users face persistent issues with account verification, such as not receiving confirmation emails, which prevents them from accessing paid features. This has led to cancellations and a perception of poor customer service.
App Instability
The app is criticized for its instability, with frequent crashes and login issues that disrupt the user experience. This instability undermines the app's reliability, especially for users who rely on it for business purposes.

Quotes of the week

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New terms of service are absolutely absurd. Granting themselves perpetual licenses to anything anyone uploads is theft. Plain and simple.
Jay William Henderson
Week of July 23rd, 2025
Many features have been added that are useless to people who don’t use this for business. After working perfectly for years, I’m routinely having problems with transfers and paying more for features I don’t need. Can we please go back to basics?
SassyK02
Week of July 23rd, 2025
I’ve been trying to transfer a 1.23 GB file over 20 different times. It has crashed every single time. This app is garbage.
Cpup555
Week of July 23rd, 2025

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New terms of service are absolutely absurd. Granting themselves perpetual licenses to anything anyone uploads is theft. Plain and simple.
Candice Wu
App Store
Many features have been added that are useless to people who don’t use this for business. After working perfectly for years, I’m routinely having problems with transfers and paying more for features I don’t need. Can we please go back to basics?
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I’ve been trying to transfer a 1.23 GB file over 20 different times. It has crashed every single time. This app is garbage.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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