How to Score Freebies Online – Top Sites for Free Stuff in 2025

Updated Feb. 12, 2025.

One of my favorite things to do is snag freebies when they are available. I have found that, if you get in the habit of staying on top of all these free samples, soon your mailbox will be stuffed with little packages most days of the week!

And lots of times it's a nice surprise because I'll get things I forgot I requested! I will be honest that I do not stay on top of it all the time. But such is life.

Still, I know most people love freebies and because I've requested them obsessively before, I'm very familiar with where to go to find them.

So today, I'm sharing all the legit ways to find freebies, along with some additional tips for making sure you never miss any freebies!

Where to Find Freebies Online

1. Reddit Communities

Reddit has several active subreddits where members share information about available freebies:

• r/freebies: This subreddit is dedicated to sharing links to free items, including food, beauty products, event tickets, digital content, and more. Members frequently post new offers, so it's an active, valuable resource for discovering current freebies.

• r/free: This subreddit allows users to give away items they no longer need. While what gets posted varies widely, it's possible to find a range of free goods, from household items to electronics.

2. Freebie-Focused Blogs & Websites

Several websites specialize in finding and sharing the latest free sample offers. You should keep tabs on:

• FreebieShark: FreebieShark provides daily updates on available freebies, including beauty samples, food items, and more. That said, they also list lots of sweepstakes.

• Hey, It's Free!: This site offers a huge, regularly updated list of free samples, along with tips on how to find and request freebies on your own.

• I Crave Freebies: Regularly updated, this site shares a variety of freebie offers, from household items to entertainment.

3. Brand Loyalty Programs

Many companies reward loyal customers with free products or samples! This is one of my favorite ways to get freebies, in particular from fast food and shopping at Sephora.

• Sephora's Beauty Insider Program: Members receive a free birthday gift annually, along with other perks throughout the year.

• Starbucks Rewards: Starbucks is another of my go-to spots, so you can bet I'm a member of this one! By signing up, you can earn points (stars) that can be redeemed for free drinks and food items.

• Krispy Kreme Rewards: There is no Krispy Kreme near me, but if there were, I'd use this one all the time! Members often receive free doughnuts, especially on their birthday.

4. Product Testing Panels

Joining product testing panels allows you to receive products for free in exchange for your feedback. I have a ton of these listed in my product testing e-book, but to start you off, check out these:

• Smiley360: Offers missions where members can try products and share their experiences.

• Vocalpoint: Connects consumers with new products to test and review.

5. Freebie Apps

Several apps make it easy to find and claim freebies straight from your smartphone:

• Free Stuff Finder: Provides daily updates on free samples, deals, and discounts.

• Slickdeals: While primarily known for deals, Slickdeals also features a freebies section where users share current offers.

Tips For Success

Stay active! Make sure you check the sites and platforms listed above to stay updated on the latest offers, as many freebies are available for a limited time or in limited quantities.

Engage in online communities and participate in discussions, share your own findings, and learn from the experiences of others for continued success.

Also, be careful! Definitely verify the legitimacy of offers, and don't provide sensitive personal information unless you're sure the source is trustworthy.

Ways You Can Use Your Freebies

On vacation. Those sample-sized shampoos and conditioners are perfect for when you don't want a bulky bottle cluttering up your suitcase.

In your guest room. If you have a guest room in your house that you actually use for guests, you can make a little basket and put shampoo, toothpaste, or even medicine samples inside. Just anything you think may be helpful to someone who's staying over.

To add to a gift. You could buy a nice make-up bag for someone and then fill it full of beauty-related samples.

When you run out of something. I almost didn't list this one because it's kind of obvious … but that's the way my samples have come in handy for me most of the time!

To hand out to the needy. You could create ziplock bags full of food samples, toothpaste, deodorant, meds, and — if you can afford it — some cash, and pass them out to people you run across who are homeless and/or hungry that are requesting help.

I hope this post has helped you learn how to get free samples online. Hunting down and receiving freebies has always been one of my most favorite little online hobbies. 🙂

Good luck to you!

Anna Thurman

Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 14 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.

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