Kwik Brain review: Jim Kwik's classic courses are closed, so what can you still buy?
Kwik Brain is the online learning business of memory and speed-reading coach Jim Kwik (Kwik Learning, LLC). Its classic standalone courses, such as Kwik Recall, Kwik Reading and the course bundle, stopped selling on 30 June 2026, and the seller says buyers' access ends on 31 December 2026. We read the seller's policy, product and refund pages, Trustpilot, Reddit and forum threads, and the published research on speed reading.
Our verdict (editorial opinion)
The teaching is built on real, well-known memory techniques and the seller has published its closure dates clearly, but customer evidence is thin and mixed, and the speed-reading promises run ahead of the research. Jim Kwik is a real, widely known coach and Kwik Brain is an operating business with a written 30-day return policy. The classic courses can no longer be bought. What remains for sale is the Kwik Success live-coaching membership, and the Superbrain Quest inside a Mindvalley membership. We found only a handful of public customer reviews, split between praise for the refund process and complaints about access, billing and support, so we cannot say how typical either side is.
Last verified: 9 November 2026 · Research-based review · Prices, ratings and counts are as shown on the cited pages on that date
The short version
- Classic courses: “Enrollment closed June 30, 2026.” Per the seller's Course Access Policy (last updated 2 May 2026), purchases made 2 May to 30 June 2026 are “Final Access” purchases with access “through December 31, 2026” at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Earlier purchases keep “prior terms”.
- What the seller still sells: Kwik Success, a live group-coaching membership that “continues” and is excluded from the course closure.
- Price: Kwik Success is listed at $97 a month or $997 a year, with promotional prices on the same page (see below). The closed bundle was listed at $297 and the Student course at $97 before enrollment closed.
- Refunds: the refund policy offers 30 days to request a return by email.
- Superbrain: Jim Kwik's 30-day Superbrain Quest is sold through Mindvalley as part of a membership (Mindvalley page); see our Mindvalley review for its renewal and refund rules.
- Trustpilot: kwikbrain.com 3.5 from 2 reviews; jimkwik.com 3.1 from 3 reviews (9 Nov 2026). Far too few to be representative.
Is Kwik Brain legit?
It is a real business selling real training. The courses were delivered by Kwik Learning, LLC; the seller says more than 85,000 students have taken part (a figure we cannot verify). The company publishes its refund policy and its closure timetable, and one Trustpilot reviewer (19 December 2024) says a refund was returned “in a matter of minutes” after emailing. Others report problems; the sections below give the details.
Whether it was good value is a separate question. The recurring theme in independent comments is that the memory techniques are useful but available elsewhere for less, and that the programs are priced high for what they teach.
The course closure: what it means
- You cannot buy the classic courses now. The seller's courses page says the standalone courses “are no longer sold in this format”. Product pages show “Enrollment closed”.
- If you bought in the final window: access ends on 31 December 2026. The seller's help-center article (updated 15 June 2026) confirms “you'll receive access until December 31st, 2026”. Daily-release courses drip lessons, so start early. The policy gives support@kwiklearning.com for account questions; ask there whether notes or worksheets can be saved.
- If you bought earlier: the policy says “your prior terms remain as is”. We could not find those earlier terms on the pages we read, so check with support.
- Not affected: the policy states it does not apply to Kwik Success memberships.
- Why it changed: in a letter on the bundle page Jim Kwik says Kwik Brain is “moving toward more live, immersive, and guided experiences”. That is the seller's explanation.
Prices and refund terms (from the seller's pages)
| Item | Listed price | Status on 9 Nov 2026 | Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwik Brain Bundle (complete classic library) | $297 (crossed-out value $5,185) | Enrollment closed; access to 31 Dec 2026 for Final Access buyers | 30 days per refund policy |
| Kwik Student (30-day course) | $97 | Enrollment closed | 30 days per refund policy |
| Kwik Success (live monthly coaching membership) | $97/month or $997/year; promotions shown at $67–$77/month and $647–$697/year | Open | “30-Day Money Back Guarantee” on product page; cancel anytime |
| Superbrain Quest (Jim Kwik, 30 days) | Included in a Mindvalley membership; not sold alone | Open via Mindvalley | Mindvalley's own terms |
- Refund policy wording: “We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after making your purchase to request a return,” by emailing info@kwiklearning.com. The same page says “we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards”. It is not clear from the page whether discounted courses count as “sale items”, so ask before buying anything discounted.
- Anchor pricing: the Kwik Success page cites very large “values” ($29,397 total, “$20,000 Value” for monthly coaching in one block and “$2997 Value” in another) against a $97 monthly price. Treat those as marketing figures, not prices. The page also shows several different promotional prices in different blocks, so confirm the price at checkout.
- Renewal: Kwik Success is billed monthly or annually, and access lasts only while you are a paid member (per the seller's help center). Cancel before the renewal date if you do not want to continue.
What the courses teach
Per the seller's courses page, the classic library covered Kwik Reading (a 21-day speed-reading course), Kwik Recall (31 days of memory training covering 12 memory skills), Kwik Thinking (21 days), Kwik Confidence (7 days), Kwik Productivity (10 days) and Kwik Student (30 days). The memory material rests on mnemonic methods that memory athletes and teachers have used for a long time, such as association, visualisation and the memory palace. A Reddit commenter in the PKMS thread below summarises the core idea of the course as making things memorable by adding emotion and imagery.
What the research says about speed reading and brain training
The marketing line for Kwik Reading is to read faster with better comprehension. The strongest independent evidence on that general claim is a 2016 review in Psychological Science in the Public Interest by Keith Rayner and colleagues (PubMed abstract). It concludes there is a trade-off between speed and accuracy and that “it is unlikely that readers will be able to double or triple their reading speeds (e.g., from around 250 to 500–750 words per minute) while still being able to understand the text as well as if they read at normal speed.” It adds that skimming gets through text faster with “moderate comprehension”, and that practice and a larger vocabulary are what help. The authors' press release reports skilled readers already average 200 to 400 words per minute.
This review is about speed-reading courses and apps in general; it does not test Kwik Reading. One 2023 Reddit commenter who took the Kwik reading course said it moved them up “like 100 WPM” and that “the ads stating you can triple reading speed are not true” (see below). On memory, a 2023 article in Skeptical Inquirer on brain training says benefits “are not entirely clear” and that near-transfer effects (getting better at the trained task) are better supported than real-world gains.
What customers and commenters say
About the allegations on this page. Statements from Reddit, Trustpilot or YouTube users are their own opinions or accounts. We quote or summarise them with a link and date; we have not verified them, and we do not present them as fact.
The sample is small. Trustpilot and Reddit excerpts below were read through a search index and the Reddit pages directly where they would load; the BBB profile page would not load for us, so we do not report a BBB rating or complaint count.
Trustpilot
- kwikbrain.com: 3.5 from 2 reviews. On 19 December 2024 one reviewer calls the courses “so-so”, “very basic, and too short”, “a bit overpriced”, but says the 30-day guarantee “really works” and money came back within minutes. On 28 July 2023 another says a paid 21-day reading course was “still not activated” and that support was “extremely reluctant to issue a refund”, despite the payment page's 30-day badge. (Their experience date is shown as 24 July.)
- jimkwik.com: 3.1 from 3 reviews, unclaimed profile. One (15 April 2025) alleges a discounted offer turned into a price “8 times” higher and that cancelling was hard; we could not verify that or tell which product or checkout it concerned. One (8 August 2024) is a short positive review. One (22 January 2023) is a one-line negative opinion without detail.
Reddit and forums
- r/PKMS “Jim Kwik Superbrain course” (2022 to 2025): replies include “Not so good, and not worth the price!” (u/Outside-Regular9614, 2024), one user saying it was beneficial (2023), and u/MikeWazowskii7 (Nov 2022) saying the content is “easily found elsewhere”. Another commenter says the technique is a commonly known mnemonic method. Several comments mention buying cheap copies elsewhere; we do not link to or endorse unauthorised copies. A February 2025 commenter says they were considering a $297 course, noting the 30-day guarantee.
- r/KwikBrain “Please help”: a poster says they paid about $300 for the memory course and find it “boring”, with a slow delivery, and asks for tips. The excerpt shows no date.
- r/books “Any speed readers … Kwik reading course?”: a May 2023 reply (u/parthamis) says the course showed real techniques and they gained about 100 words per minute as a slow reader. Another reply (Feb 2019) warns comprehension drops if you speed read.
- r/scientificresearch (2019): a commenter is sceptical of the sales approach, says similar material can likely be found free online, and quotes a BBB complaint and a forum post. The thread is now private, so we could read only a search excerpt.
- Art of Memory forum (2015 to 2017): one member says that in 2017 their refund request went unanswered and their course access was removed, after being pitched a more expensive course. This is a single unverified account that predates the current policy, but it matches the shape of some later complaints. Another member in 2016 recommended a book instead and said sales were final at that time.
Kwik Brain's side
- The closure dates, access rules and refund policy are published in writing, with a dedicated policy page and a help-center article.
- The seller says Kwik Success continues, and that closing the classic library reflects a move to live, guided formats.
- The seller says the program has reached over 85,000 students, and features testimonials from named public figures; those are the seller's selected endorsements.
- Jim Kwik also teaches through a podcast and a book, and Mindvalley carries his Superbrain Quest, so there are other routes to his methods.
How we counted the evidence
| Source | Positive | Negative / complaint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot kwikbrain.com (2 reviews) | 1 (refund worked, “so-so”) | 1 (activation and refund) | Too few to be representative |
| Trustpilot jimkwik.com (3 reviews) | 1 | 2 (one billing allegation, one opinion) | Unclaimed profile |
| Reddit and forums (5 threads) | A few comments (some benefit) | Several (value, boredom, refunds) | Anonymous and unverified |
| BBB | Not read | Not read | Profile page blocked for us |
| Regulators | — | — | No action found in the pages we read; not a court-records search |
Our verdict
Mixed evidence. Kwik Brain is a real business with clear closure dates and a written refund policy, and the techniques it teaches are real. The weaknesses are on the commercial side: standalone courses are gone, the Kwik Success page leans on inflated “value” figures and several different promotional prices, a few customers describe access, billing or refund trouble, and speed-reading gains are not supported by the research the way the ads suggest. We did not find enough independent outcome data to judge whether the paid programs improve memory or reading beyond what free methods do.
Not enough third-party information on results
We found only five Trustpilot reviews and a few forum threads. There is no independent study of Kwik Brain's own courses that we could find, and we cannot verify any reviewer's purchase. If you need proof the courses work, none is available.
It may suit you if: you want structured daily lessons and live accountability from a well-known teacher, are comfortable with a monthly subscription, and will use the 30-day return window if it is not for you. Skip it if: you mainly want memory techniques and are price-sensitive; books, free talks and our active learning guide cover retrieval practice and spacing at no cost.
What we like
- Clear published closure dates and access end date
- Written 30-day return policy; one reviewer reports a quick refund
- Teaches well-established memory methods
- Daily short lessons are easy to fit in
What to watch out for
- Classic courses can no longer be bought
- Inconsistent promotional prices and large “value” figures on the Kwik Success page
- Few reviews, with some complaints about access, billing and refunds
- Speed-reading claims not supported by independent research
Corrections and right of reply. If you are Jim Kwik or Kwik Learning, LLC or represent the seller, or you think anything here is wrong or out of date, email hello@active-learning-site.com with the page and a source. We will check it, correct the page if needed and publish a factual response from the seller.
Alternatives
- For memory and learning-how-to-learn at lower cost, see our Coursera review; Coursera hosts university-taught learning courses.
- For Superbrain inside a larger library, see our Mindvalley review.
- For another coach-led seminar with strict refund rules, see our Tony Robbins UPW review.
- To apply retrieval practice and spacing yourself: active learning for online courses.
- Other programs we checked: creator course reviews.
Kwik Brain FAQ
Is Kwik Brain legit?
Yes, in the sense that Kwik Learning, LLC is an operating business with published policies. Customer evidence is thin and mixed: one Trustpilot reviewer reports a fast refund, others report access, billing or refund problems.
Can I still buy Jim Kwik's courses?
Not the classic standalone courses. The seller says enrollment closed on 30 June 2026. You can still join the Kwik Success live-coaching membership, or take the Superbrain Quest through a Mindvalley membership.
When does access to Kwik Brain courses end?
For Final Access purchases made between 2 May and 30 June 2026, access ends on 31 December 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time, per the seller's policy. Earlier purchases follow their prior terms; ask support@kwiklearning.com.
How much is Kwik Success?
The product page lists $97 a month or $997 a year, with promotional prices shown at $67 to $77 a month and $647 to $697 a year. Confirm the price at checkout.
Does Kwik Brain have a refund policy?
Yes. The seller's policy gives 30 days to request a return by email. The same page says it does not accept returns on sale items, so ask whether a discounted purchase qualifies.
Does speed reading work?
A 2016 scientific review found it is unlikely people can double or triple reading speed without losing comprehension; skimming and practice can help. That review did not test Kwik Reading specifically.
Is Superbrain the same as Kwik Recall?
Not exactly. Superbrain is a 30-day Quest on Mindvalley with Jim Kwik. Kwik Recall was a separate 31-day course sold on kwikbrain.com. Both cover memory techniques; we did not compare them lesson by lesson.
Sources and last verified
Last verified: 9 November 2026. Official pages and community sources were read on that date; allegations are the posters' own and unverified.
- Kwik Brain Course Access Policy (seller, 2 May 2026) — read 9 Nov 2026; closure and access dates
- Kwik Brain homepage (seller) — read 9 Nov 2026; closure banner, 85,000 students claim
- Kwik Brain courses page (seller) — cached view 9 Nov 2026; course list
- Kwik Brain Bundle product page (seller) — cached view 9 Nov 2026; $297, letter from Jim Kwik
- Kwik Student product page (seller) — cached view 9 Nov 2026; $97
- Kwik Success product page (seller) — read 9 Nov 2026; $97/$997 and promotions
- Kwik Brain refund policy (seller) — read 9 Nov 2026
- Kwik Brain help center: access length (seller) — cached view 9 Nov 2026; updated 15 Jun 2026
- Mindvalley: Superbrain Quest with Jim Kwik — read 9 Nov 2026
- Trustpilot: kwikbrain.com — cached view 9 Nov 2026; 2 reviews
- Trustpilot: jimkwik.com — cached view 9 Nov 2026; 3 reviews
- Reddit r/PKMS vr52l1 — post read directly; comments via search-index excerpt, 9 Nov 2026
- Reddit r/KwikBrain 1elut5g — search-index excerpt 9 Nov 2026
- Reddit r/books auoea7 — search-index excerpt 9 Nov 2026
- Reddit r/scientificresearch b112cp — search-index excerpt; thread now private
- Art of Memory forum: Kwik Learning review — search-index excerpt 9 Nov 2026
- Rayner et al. 2016, Psychological Science in the Public Interest (PubMed) — abstract read 9 Nov 2026
- Association for Psychological Science press release on the 2016 review — read 9 Nov 2026
- Skeptical Inquirer: Brain Training, Is There Evidence to Support the Claims? (2023) — search-index excerpt 9 Nov 2026
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