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Guide Protection + Returns
Guide Protection + Returns
by Guide Inc
4.7
(46 reviews)
Best suited for stores managing returns at scale and integrating with subscription platforms like Recharge or Skio, or support tools like Zendesk or Gorgias.
Full Service post-purchase platform for shipping protection, returns, and order tracking. Shipping Protection with Instant Resolutions The purpose of 'Guide Shipping Protection' is to alleviate the strain from Lost/Damaged/Stolen packages, and replace it with added revenue. Use Guide and give your customers the chance to protect their packages at checkout in one simple click. With Guide Shipping Protection you will do more than just avoid the headaches associated with replacing packages. If an item is lost, damaged, or stolen we'll replace it with a repurchase directly from your site Shipping Protection with Instant Resolutions The purpose of 'Guide Shipping Protection' is to alleviate the strain from Lost/Damaged/Stolen packages, and replace it with added revenue. Use Guide and give your customers the chance to protect their packages at checkout in one simple click. With Guide Shipping Protection you will do more than just avoid the headaches associated with replacing packages. If an item is lost, damaged, or stolen we'll replace it with a repurchase directly from your site more Supports Checkout Extensibility - a smooth experience with our new Checkout App Premium Insurance - Order Protection from damage, theft & more! Hyper-Focused on Customer Experience! Adds New Revenue - full MSRP replacements with Guide's approve-all-claims model Installs/Uninstalls safely - tested and optimized for speed and order conversion
Copy from the Shopify App Store listing, unedited.Returns and exchanges
Bottom line
fulfilment cost and post-purchase experience
Free to install. Additional charges may apply.
39/100
Limited evidence · from 46 reviews
What it does
Supports Checkout Extensibility - a smooth experience with our new Checkout App
Premium Insurance - Order Protection from damage, theft & more!
Hyper-Focused on Customer Experience!
Adds New Revenue - full MSRP replacements with Guide's approve-all-claims model
Installs/Uninstalls safely - tested and optimized for speed and order conversion
One plan, no tiers to choose between
This developer publishes a single plan (Free to install), so plan choice does not arise — the only decision is whether to install it. The listing summarises it as “Free to install. Additional charges may apply.”.
Pricing
Free to install
39
/ 100Limited evidence
Scored on 46 merchant reviews we hold for Guide Protection + Returns, across five checks. Every figure is computed from those reviews — expand any row to see the counts behind it.
Total cost is not knowable up front
1 plan listed, but the listing notes additional charges may apply.Review history
2020–2026 · 46 reviews read| 2020 | 2 reviews |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 reviews |
| 2022 | 4 reviews |
| 2023 | 16 reviews |
| 2024 | 6 reviews |
| 2025 | 5 reviews |
| 2026 | 2 reviews |
What merchants say
4.7
2%
of reviews get an answer38%
had used it a year when they wroteRecent merchant reviews
The newest 8 of 46. Open one to read it in full, with the developer's reply where there is one.
Our experience with Guide has been exceptional. We have been a client of Guide for more than two years, and throughout that time, their team has consistently delivered outstanding service and support. The support team is always responsive, claims are handled efficiently, and resolutions are reached quickly, leaving our customers satisfied and confident in the process. One of the things we value most is the unwavering support we receive from the Guide team. They are always willing to collaborate with us to find the best possible solutions, especially when navigating complex situations such as fraudulent claims. The Guide team consistently provides fast, fair, and effective resolutions. A special shout-out to our representative, Cam Weston. Cam has been an absolute pleasure to work with and truly feels like an extension of the NRML team. His authenticity, professionalism, responsiveness, business-minded approach, and consistency have made a significant impact on our experience. Having a partner who genuinely cares about our business and our customers is invaluable. Thank you to the entire Guide team for your exceptional service and partnership. We greatly appreciate everything you do and look forward to continuing our successful relationship for many years to come. SG Chief Operating Officer NRML
The customer support has been the best I've worked with, bar none (thanks, Cam!). I've always received a prompt and thorough response to any questions or issues, and this app has taken a lot of shipping-related stress off our company's shoulders. Highly recommend!
Excellent service! When a customer lost their package, the claim process was simple thanks to the provided link. Customer service quickly answered all my questions. Considering the frequent shipping issues nowadays, this protection is a relief for any merchant. Highly recommended for both new and established stores.
Great app! Guide has been a terrific addition for our business and customer shipments. While Guide offers a pretty seamless (and painless) claim process for our customers, it offers an additional benefit we did not expect. It offers new customers another layer of order assurance and confidence when ordering, which helps strengthen conversion rate. Claims are paid our promptly and seamlessly. I like that the insurance price is low for our customers, making it easier for customers to accept vs other services out there. And, that we ourselves do not incur any fee for using the service. The only thing we did not factor in is replacement product shipping costs on orders where shipping was free - like when the customer has free shipping on an order over "X" dollars. While Guide does cover the replacement product cost, it does not cover merchant fees required to ship out the replacement. So keep that in mind for parcels travelling far. It is still a benefit however, in that it reduces the merchant's overall cost for replacing shipments gone awry. Customer service has been excellent. We had a few issues with initial set up in our liquid theme code, and they were quick to respond and get it all working smoothly. Highly recommend!
I love this app. It makes our job so much easier. With the failure rate of shipping companies these days, this app is essential for small businesses. Our customers who have had to file claims have the easiest experience. Their service is top notch. It's refreshing to have an app with support that is responsive & helpful!
I run an online store. After one of the carriers lost an item I had shipped to a customer, I had to send a replacement, resulting in losses and an unhappy customer. At that time, I didn't have any protection. That's why I am very pleased to have Guide Shipping Protection for my shipments now.
unfortunately we were really disappointed with the set up process and lack of support. We were unable to add the widget to our cart, despite following all instructions. when we reached out for support we didn't get a reply.
I switched to Guide Shipping Protection after competitor rates increased. So far, the experience has been great. Customer service is quick, with questions answered promptly within 24 hours. Onboarding was also a breeze and took just a few minutes. After submitting a claim or reaching out via email, customers received updates within 24 hours with actual solutions. With Guide's competitive rates, customers are more inclined to opt for shipping protection with their orders which greatly helpful as a seller.
Guide Protection + Returns FAQ
Answered from this app's own listing and its full review record.
Best suited for stores managing returns at scale and integrating with subscription platforms like Recharge or Skio, or support tools like Zendesk or Gorgias.
The Shopify App Store lists this app as “Free to install. Additional charges may apply.”. It does not publish plain monthly prices we can compute against.
On our scorecard Guide Protection + Returns rates 39 out of 100 — limited evidence — read from 46 merchant reviews. The developer has published replies to 1 of 46 reviews. The score reflects what the review record shows, nothing more.
46 merchants have reviewed Guide Protection + Returns, averaging 4.7 out of 5. We hold the review history from 2020 to 2026, which is what the year-by-year chart on this page is built from.
At a glance
4.7 / 5 · 46 reviews
2 (was 6)
1 of 46 reviews
6 months
Free to install. Additional charges may apply.
October 14, 2020
2020 – 2026
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