Cricket Media is a company specializing in the creation and distribution of award-winning magazines designed for children of various age groups and interests. With over 50 years of experience, the company focuses on providing high-quality, age-appropriate content that aims to inspire curiosity and creativity among young readers. Their product lineup includes popular titles such as BABYBUG®, LADYBUG®, SPIDER®, and CRICKET®, each crafted to engage children's minds and foster a love for reading. The primary customers of Cricket Media are parents, educators, and caregivers seeking enriching reading materials for children. By offering a diverse range of publications, the company caters to different developmental stages and interests, ensuring that children can explore the world through stories and activities that promote learning and imagination.
Cricket Media receives a mix of praise and criticism from its customers. Many reviewers express their love for the magazines, highlighting their high quality, engaging stories, and variety that captivates children.
Parents appreciate that their kids eagerly anticipate each new issue, making these magazines a popular gift choice. However, significant complaints arise regarding subscription issues, with some customers reporting delays in receiving their magazines and difficulties in renewing subscriptions online. Others mention confusion over discontinued titles and a lack of transparency on the website. While the product quality and content receive high marks, the subscription process appears to be a major pain point for many. Overall, Cricket Media garners a positive sentiment, but improvements in customer service and subscription management are needed.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 3.4 | 60 | 100% | +0.4 | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Aug 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 3.0 | 15 |
| Apr 25 | 2.5 | 20 |
| May 25 | 5.0 | 12 |
| Jun 25 | 5.0 | 3 |
| Jul 25 | 3.0 | 2 |
| Aug 25 | 3.4 | 8 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 60 most recent reviews.
“The care put into the quality of the magazines is impressive, from the editorial to the art; even the paper quality m...”
“In addition to my subscription, I paid for the "issue for immediate delivery", which was not shipped until one full w...”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Events & Entertainment.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Delivery | Service | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3.4 out of 5 (fair) | 100 out of 100 | 1.0 out of 5 (poor) | 1.2 out of 5 (poor) | — | 60 |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 50 out of 100 | — | — | — | 20,156 | |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 67 out of 100 | — | — | — | 5,849 | |
| 1.2 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | — | 1.0 out of 5 (poor) | — | 1,002 | |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | 999 |
Bottom line: Cricket Media is #4 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On delivery, Dream Car Giveaways scores higher (4.9 vs 1.0).
60 reviews of Cricket Media. Filter by what matters to you.
Over a year ago
Over the years, it has gotten progressively more difficult to renew on line, resulting in errors in the magazine ordered.
Over a year ago
Great gift and I will renew the subscription! My granddaughter loves it!
Over a year ago
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?
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Polarized pattern: few middle ratings. 58% of recent reviews are 4–5★ and 38% are 1–2★.
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 Class mail at least! I contacted customer service about this, and they did nothing. I grew up with Cricket Mag and was planning to purchase additional subscriptions for my other grandchildren, but won't now.
Over the years, it has gotten progressively more difficult to renew on line, resulting in errors in the magazine ordered.
Great gift and I will renew the subscription! My granddaughter loves it!
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?
i have only gottan one issue since i subscribed 6 months ago
Lots of variety and fun stories and activities.
Subscribed Baby Bug and Lady Bug for my son and daughter in 1995, I just subscribed Baby Bug for my Granddaughter!
This magazine is thoughtfully designed and put together. My daughter is always looking forward to the next one!
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 any communication about, and will not allow me to cancel my subscriptions until after the consolidation!! Do not start a subscription with this company!!
My kids love it! They want to keep reading more and more of it! Keeps them engaged!
Cricket is a classic. I loved it growing up and now my kids are enjoying LadyBug.
I gave Cricket Magazine as holiday gifts to all of my nieces and nephews, and it’s been a hit across the board. I find it hard to choose gifts for boys that they actually like, so I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much my nephews have gotten out of them. Their parents tell me their kids are still enjoying them months later and LOVE getting something in the mail with their name on it. Definitely planning to renew.
The care put into the quality of the magazines is impressive, from the editorial to the art; even the paper quality makes it feel special.
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. Great for curious kids who enjoy reading and learning new things.
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!
Cricket is a constant in our house! My 11-year-old devours each issue the day it arrives. The stories and comics keeps him entertained for hours, and I appreciate how thoughtfully it’s all put together. It’s one of the few subscriptions we renew without hesitation every year.
I gave Spider to my grandson for his 7th birthday, and he’s hooked. Every time I visit, he’s got a new fact to share or a comic to read aloud. It’s colorful, clever, and full of variety. As someone who spent a career around books, I can say this one’s a keeper.
My Niece loves Spider Magazine!! I got Spider for my niece who’s just starting to read on her own—she absolutely loves it! The stories and poems are just the right level, and the activities are a great bonus. As a teacher, I can tell it’s designed with real care and creativity. Highly recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “As a grandparent, I’m always looking for meaningful gifts — and Ladybug is just perfect for my 6-year-old grandson. It’s educational, fun, and something we can enjoy together when I visit.”
We gave Cricket as a thank-you gift to our son’s 3rd grade teacher — she keeps it in the classroom and says the kids love it! Such a thoughtful and useful gift for independent reading time.
Cricket Media is a company specializing in the creation and distribution of award-winning magazines designed for children of various age groups and interests. With over 50 years of experience, the company focuses on providing high-quality, age-appropriate content that aims to inspire curiosity and creativity among young readers. Their product lineup includes popular titles such as BABYBUG®, LADYBUG®, SPIDER®, and CRICKET®, each crafted to engage children's minds and foster a love for reading. The primary customers of Cricket Media are parents, educators, and caregivers seeking enriching reading materials for children. By offering a diverse range of publications, the company caters to different developmental stages and interests, ensuring that children can explore the world through stories and activities that promote learning and imagination.
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