ActBlue

Fast clicks, noisy inbox

The donate button is like butter. Tap, done, receipt in seconds. Then my phone lights up with texts from half the ecosystem. I get it, politics. Still, the checkout is ridiculously good, maybe too good for my self control.

Quick donate flow works

Created an Express account and it made later gifts one click. Forms are clean on mobile, card saved securely, and receipts arrive fast. Just read the recurring toggle once so you know what you’re choosing. Super smooth.

Refund handled quickly

I mixed up a recurring gift. Support replied same day, explained the settings, and issued a refund back to my card in a couple days. Professional and to the point. Clearer labels on recurring would help.

So, I decided to donate

So, I decided to donate through this company, thinking it would be a simple process. But man, was I wrong. After my donation, I started getting bombarded with texts asking for more money. We're talking 3-4 texts every single day! It was overwhelming. When I reached out to them, they just told me to reply "stop" to each text. Can you imagine doing that for every single one? Turns out, they're just an aggregator for a bunch of campaigns and can't stop the texts for all of them at once. If you're thinking of donating, maybe just go directly to the campaign. It might save you from this headache.

They keep sending me tons of messages with "to stop, text 'STOP' or 'Stop2End',"

They keep sending me tons of messages with "to stop, text 'STOP' or 'Stop2End'," but then they keep sending even MORE texts from different numbers non-stop. It's really annoying.

Very upsetting. We failed. It’s clear now.

Very upsetting. We failed. It’s clear now. Jack Smith has left. That’s a clear sign to just move forward and survive the next 4 years without too much trouble. I’ve asked them to stop texting me, but they keep coming. JUST STOP BOTHERING ME AND LET ME HANDLE THIS MESS IN PEACE

I deeply regret choosing ActBlue

I deeply regret choosing ActBlue and find myself reminded constantly of what a big mistake it was. They sell your information to EVERYONE. I am completely shocked that this is permitted. I wish the complaints against them are taken seriously and that the platform is closed down. It's such a horrible scam.

I contributed to the Harris-Walz campaign

I contributed to the Harris-Walz campaign and bought stuff from their “shop,” but nothing has been sent yet. Every effort to get updates has failed.

I gave $3 but they withdrew $25 from my account

I gave $3 but they withdrew $25 from my account, which is part of my food budget since I live on SSI and am 73 years old. There’s no way to speak to a real person, only voice and email. I haven’t heard back from them yet. Donate straight to Kamala Harris and skip Actblue. They are cheaters. File a complaint with the FTC and email Kamala Harris so she’s aware. Report here too if scammed.

Actblue keeps sending donation requests

Actblue keeps sending donation requests to my phone even though I've never donated or backed their candidates. I texted STOP and blocked each number, but they just use new ones the next day. When I emailed Actblue, they said, "ActBlue does not control these messages..." which was unhelpful. They avoid responsibility by blaming others who misuse their name. Quite sketchy.