Templates

Unboxing Experience Survey Questions

The unboxing moment combines two things customers remember: whether the product arrived safe, and how it made them feel about your brand. This page gives you copy‑paste questions that find damage drivers, “too much packaging” problems, and presentation opportunities.

By Maya Hartwell • CX Ops Writer • Published Jan 15, 2026

Copy‑paste unboxing templates

Use these after delivery (same day or within 48 hours) while the packaging is still in front of the customer. Keep it short and focus on what you can improve: protection, opening experience, and perceived waste.

Template 1: The best default (unboxing CSAT)

Simple and broadly applicable.

“How satisfied are you with the unboxing experience for your order?” (Very dissatisfied → Very satisfied)
Follow-up: “What made you feel that way?”

Template 2: Protection & damage (ops signal)

Packaging surveys often ask about durability/protection during transport.

“Did your order arrive in perfect condition?” (Yes/No)
If No: “What was the issue?” (Damaged product / Damaged box / Missing item / Other)
If No: “Please describe what you saw (optional).”

Template 3: Ease of opening (frustration driver)

Packaging feedback templates commonly include “easy to open and access the product.”

“How easy was the packaging to open?” (Very difficult → Very easy)
Follow-up: “What part was hardest?” (Tape / Seals / Inner packaging / Instructions / Other)

Template 4: “Too much packaging” (waste perception)

Customers often judge packaging on perceived excess and disposal effort (especially for ecommerce).

“Was there too much packaging, too little, or about the right amount?” (Too much / Too little / Just right)
Follow-up: “Which materials felt unnecessary?” (Fillers / Plastic wrap / Inserts / Box size / Other)

Template 5: Sustainability & disposal

Packaging surveys often ask whether packaging is eco-friendly/sustainable and whether it’s easy to dispose of/recycle.

“How environmentally friendly did the packaging feel?” (Not at all → Very)
“How easy was it to dispose of or recycle the packaging?” (Very difficult → Very easy)
Follow-up: “What would you change to make disposal easier?”

Template 6: Brand perception (presentation)

Packaging surveys also test whether packaging represents the brand and affects trust.

“How did the packaging affect how you felt about our brand?” (More positive / No change / More negative)
“Did the unboxing match your expectations?” (Below / Met / Exceeded)
Follow-up: “What would make it feel more premium or more ‘us’?”

Routing logic (what to ask only when relevant)

Unboxing surveys work best when they’re short and context-aware. Use branching logic to avoid asking “sustainability” questions to customers whose package arrived damaged — route them to resolution first.

Recommended routing

  • If “arrived damaged” = Yes → ask for what was damaged + optional photo prompt + offer support handoff.
  • If “hard to open” = Yes → ask which step + which materials.
  • If “too much packaging” = Yes → ask which materials + why it felt excessive.
  • If “sustainability low” → ask whether it was material choice or recycling difficulty.

Optional: capture a packaging NPS

If packaging is a differentiator (DTC brands), add one question that links unboxing to advocacy:

“How likely are you to recommend our brand based on your unboxing experience?” (0–10)