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Should I use Wondershare Recoverit?

AI-powered data recovery software for deleted files, photos, videos, and documents from drives, SD cards, USB drives, crashed PCs, and Mac. - recoverit.wondershare.com

Depends. Reasonable pick for a one-off rescue of deleted files from a drive, SD card, or USB stick — scan free first. Skip it for business-critical data or if you expect easy refunds; complaints on both fronts are loud.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 14 public sources including Reddit, TechRadar, Trustpilot, G2, and NIST NVD.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Premium

Not listed in reviewed sources

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • One-off deleted file rescues
  • SD card and USB stick recovery
  • Non-technical home users

Not for

  • Anyone with a single lost file — free tools may suffice
  • Businesses recovering critical data — use a professional lab
  • Buyers who want hassle-free refunds
  • Security-sensitive environments, given the RCE CVE

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Free download scans free; recovering files requires a paid license

high

Subscription billing and refund disputes recur in user reports

medium

Remote code execution CVE-2023-27765 disclosed April 2023; confirm your version is patched

medium

Paid recovery is never guaranteed — no tool recovers overwritten data

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Covers drives, SD cards, USB, crashed PCs, and Mac
  • Patented disk enumeration claimed to speed scans 5-10x
  • Guided, beginner-friendly recovery flow per reviews
  • Free download lets you scan before paying
  • Includes advanced video repair and recovery

Cons

  • Repeated 'stole my money' refund complaints on Reddit
  • 'FRAUD, DO NOT BUY' posts from frustrated users
  • 2023 remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2023-27765)
  • Recovery effectiveness is questioned in user threads
  • Many YouTube reviews carry discount links; independence unclear

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/20/2026 - 10 sources - One known vulnerability: remote code execution CVE-2023-27765 (2023); no breach reports found.

official x1review x7security x1news x1
  • CVE-2023-27765 — Remote Code Execution, Remote command execution vulnerability in Wondershare Recoverit disclosed April 2023, tracked by NIST NVD.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 2/5

    Rating

  • Not listed in reviewed sources

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 2/5. Recurring billing and refund complaints
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Reviewers describe simple, guided recovery
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Wide format coverage; patented 5-10x faster scanning
  • Support quality: 2/5. Users report failed refund attempts
  • Security posture: 2/5. 2023 remote code execution vulnerability
  • 59 G2 reviews mixed sentiment
  • Free download Free tier scan free; recovery is paid
  • 1 Known CVEs CVE-2023-27765, RCE, 2023
  • v14 Latest version per 2026 reviews

Pricing

Premium

Not listed in reviewed sources

  • Full recovery features
  • Advanced video recovery

Security

One known vulnerability: remote code execution CVE-2023-27765 (2023); no breach reports found.

  • CVE-2023-27765 — Remote Code ExecutionRemote command execution vulnerability in Wondershare Recoverit disclosed April 2023, tracked by NIST NVD.⁵

What users say

User sentiment splits sharply: some recover files successfully while others report failed recoveries, billing problems, and refund fights.

“Wondershare Recoverit - FRAUD, DO NOT BUY”
Reddit, r/DataRecoveryHelp
“Wondershare recoverit stole my money and i can't”
Reddit, r/software
“Is Wondershare Recoverit actually works and does it worth the Price”
Reddit, r/datarecovery

Alternatives

Compare Wondershare Recoverit with each alternative.

  • Recuva

    Free first stop for simple deleted-file recovery on Windows.

  • PhotoRec

    Free, open-source file carving; uglier interface, zero cost.

  • Disk Drill

    Popular rival with free scan; frequently compared head-to-head.

  • Professional data recovery lab

    For business-critical or physically damaged drives, pay experts.

Full analysis

Based on 14 public sources including Reddit, TechRadar, Trustpilot, G2, and NIST NVD.

Works for common recoveries, but refund complaints and a 2023 RCE CVE. Try free tools first.

Methodology

Based on 14 public sources including Reddit, TechRadar, Trustpilot, G2, and NIST NVD.

Sources

  1. Wondershare Recoverit review — TechRadartechradar.com
    review
  2. Is Wondershare Recoverit actually works and does it worth the Price — Redditreddit.com
    review
  3. Wondershare recoverit stole my money — Redditreddit.com
    review
  4. Wondershare Recoverit - FRAUD, DO NOT BUY — Redditreddit.com
    review
  5. CVE-2023-27765 Detail — NIST NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  6. Wondershare Recoverit Awarded Patent for Disk Enumeration — BusinessWirebusinesswire.com
    news
  7. Wondershare Recoverit Review: Is it Safe? — Cleverfilescleverfiles.com
    review
  8. Wondershare Recoverit Reviews — Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  9. Wondershare Recoverit official siterecoverit.wondershare.com
    official
  10. Wondershare Recoverit Reviews — G2g2.com
    review

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