How to ask a client for an honest review
Updated October 28, 2026
Reviews help new clients trust you, and asking is normal. How you ask matters: on Fiverr you can ask for honest feedback, but asking for a "good" review, offering something in return or putting pressure on the buyer breaks Fiverr's rules and can get an account suspended.
Before you reply
- Ask once, after the client says they're happy with the work.
- Ask for honest feedback, not for a good review or a star rating.
- Never offer a discount, a bonus or extra work in return for a review.
- Keep it short, and make it clear there's no pressure.
Ready replies
Replace the parts in [brackets] before you send.
Right after delivery
Hi [Name], thanks again for working with me! I'm glad [the project] turned out the way you wanted. If you have a moment, I'd really appreciate your honest feedback on the order. No pressure at all.
One gentle reminder
Hi [Name], I hope [the project] is working well for you. Whenever you have a minute, your honest feedback would help me a lot. Thanks either way!
Direct client, for your website
Hi [Name], I've really enjoyed working with you on [project]. Would you be open to writing a few honest sentences about our work together that I could share on my website? Totally fine if not.
Avoid these
- "Please leave me a 5-star review" or "Please leave a good review".
- Offering anything extra in exchange for a review.
- Guilt or pressure, like "my account depends on your review".
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