Celebrating 5 Years of Plug

Five years in, and we’re just getting started.

On October 6, 2021, we launched Plug on a simple idea: premium tech shouldn’t require premium pricing. That mission still drives us today.

191

Countries served

World map highlighting countries represented in Plug shipping and billing addresses since 2021
By the numbers

The first five years, by the numbers

27,000+

Customer reviews

4.8

Average rating

From verified customer reviews

8.1M+

Followers

Across our social channels

2

Fortune 500 partners

Assurant and EchoStar, the parent company of Boost Mobile

1.5M+

Pounds of e-waste saved

By giving great devices a second life

20,000+

Trees planted

With our partners at Greenspark

Recognized by

  • NYT Wirecutter Best ExperienceNamed by Wirecutter, May 2025
  • Inc. 5000 No. 1,642 in AmericaOn the 2024 list of the fastest-growing private companies
Birthday offer

5% off to celebrate 5 years

5% off your order, up to $20.

The birthday offer starts October 6.

Offer valid October 6 to October 12, 2026 (Central Time) on plug.tech. 5% off your order subtotal, up to $20. One use per order. Can’t be combined with other discount codes.

Our story

The first five years

  1. Plug launches

    October 2021

    Plug launches

    We started with phones and tablets and one mission: make premium Certified Pre-Owned tech smarter, safer, and more affordable.

  2. More ways to save

    June 2022

    More ways to save

    MacBooks and AirPods joined the lineup, turning Plug into a home for all your tech essentials.

  3. A home 5x bigger

    October 2023

    A home 5x bigger

    We moved into a new facility five times the size of our last one. More space, more efficiency, and more devices certified every day.

  4. Inc. 5000 honoree

    August 2024

    Inc. 5000 honoree

    Inc. named Plug one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, at No. 1,642 on the 2024 Inc. 5000.

    Read the announcement
  5. Wirecutter’s Best Experience

    May 2025

    Wirecutter’s Best Experience

    The New York Times Wirecutter named Plug the Best Experience for buying a pre-owned iPhone.

  6. July 2025

    Plug × Assurant

    We partnered with Assurant, a Fortune 500 leader in device protection, for deeper inventory, an added layer of quality testing, and faster shipping.

    Read the announcement
  7. Plug Trade-In

    September 2026

    Plug Trade-In

    Sell your old phone, tablet, or Mac to Plug. Get an instant estimate, ship it with a prepaid label, and get paid after inspection.

    Get an estimate
  8. October 2026

    Plug × Boost Mobile

    We teamed up with Boost Mobile to pair Certified Pre-Owned phones with nationwide coverage. Eligible U.S. phone orders get the first month provided by Plug, then Unlimited Data, Talk, and Text for $25/mo with AutoPay.

  9. Happy 5th birthday, Plug

    October 6, 2026

    Happy 5th birthday, Plug

    Thanks for Powering Better Tech with us. Here’s to what comes next.

Five years of happy customers

Thanks for trusting Plug

Some of our favorite reviews come from customers who keep coming back.

  • Absolutely satisfied once again this has been my 5th purchase from the plug … they have never disappointed me yet

    Verified buyer, December 2025
  • Arrived promptly and in great condition. This is the third device I buy from Plug. A great way to save and have excellent tech. 10/10 recommended!

    Verified buyer, July 2026
  • I am a forever customer with Plug! … I never had to take my iPhone to the shop to get it fixed. … I’ll definitely be back to buy more from Plug because the prices are so amazing.

    Verified buyer, August 2026
Thanks for five incredible years

On to the next five.

Every device is Certified by Plug with a 90+ Point Inspection, a 12-Month Plug Warranty, and 30-Day Love It or Return It.

Powering Better Tech.