UserTesting Review – Get Paid for Your Feedback on Websites & Apps

Content updated for accuracy on 12/9/25.

There are a lot of sites popping up lately that will allow you to sign up and earn money for testing out websites. Today I have decided to do a UserTesting review.

While I would say that doing this type of work is extra money only, it could be a good bit of extra money — which means this might be a very nice “egg” to have access to!

Here is more about how this works:

UserTesting Review – What You Do For the Company

Website user testing involves using an online screen recorder.

This is something you don't have to buy — once you're signed up, you'll have access to it through the UserTesting website.

The screen recorder will make note of everything going on your computer screen as you explore a website, including your mouse movements, the links you click, and so forth.

Companies pay UserTesting to get users to test out their websites so that they can watch what areas may be confusing to people.

Thanks to the online screen recorder, the people behind the website you are testing will be able to see everything you see, which helps them better understand what areas on their site need fixing and what areas are good to go.

They can also hear your comments as you browse their site, so as you can imagine this is a service that would be very helpful to a person building a new site.

It’s also worth noting that not all tests involve screen recording anymore. UserTesting now offers:

• Surveys (no recording required)
• Recorded tests (screen and audio, sometimes video)
• Live conversations (scheduled video chats with clients)

How Much Can You Earn With UserTesting?

The reward amounts vary depending on the type of test, its length, and the client's needs. Your dashboard will show exactly what each test pays before you accept it.

Payments for completed tests are sent 14 days after you finish your test, and PayPal is still the only method of payment they use.

What Does a Test Involve?

Testing nvolves using the online recorder to record your use of the website and speaking your thoughts aloud.

Some tasks may simply be surveys, some may be recorded tests with on-screen prompts, and others may be live video conversations where you talk directly with a researcher.

Equipment Needed for UserTesting

Either a PC or Mac will work, and you can also use a mobile device that meets their system requirements.

If you are accepted to do tests, you must have a microphone so your voice can be recorded. UserTesting no longer allows using a telephone for audio. Microphones are inexpensive, and many headsets have one built right in.

You may also need to download the UserTesting app if you plan to complete tests on a mobile device.

Applying to UserTesting

You must be at least 18 years old to do website user testing. You'll have to sign up by filling out a form with various info about yourself so they can better match you to potential websites.

You'll also need to do a sample website test. This is easy to do, and once UserTesting evaluates your sample, you'll start getting email notifications about tests that you can do.

Likelihood of Getting Work

You are not guaranteed tests, which is why I said this is really just an extra money thing. Some days you might have website test invitations in your email and some days you might not.

A lot of it depends on your demographic … sometimes they might be looking for people who are from a certain area or who are a certain age.

If you don't fit the bill, you won't get an invite to that particular test. So if you get a test, it’s quick money! But you can't depend on it to be there.

Because you can’t depend on UserTesting alone, you may want to sign up with some other sites that pay you to test websites, too.

Can You Do This From Any Country?

As long as you can get paid with PayPal, you can generally sign up. UserTesting no longer specifically lists every eligible country, but contributors worldwide participate as long as PayPal is supported where they live.

If you're doing tests outside the U.S., you may need to have a very good internet connection because of the large video files you’ll sometimes have to upload.

If you like short, easy tasks like this, you may also enjoy these 10 micro job sites that let you earn extra cash whenever you have spare time. Many are open outside the US.

What Do People Think About UserTesting?

People love doing this! I have read mostly good feedback about it in UserTesting reviews I've read. The only complaint I ever see is where people don't get tests often enough.

But, the frequency of test invitations seems to vary so much … I also saw where some people said it's not unusual for them to get two or three test invites per day.

Want to try it out? Go here — UserTesting.com

I have a list of 80 other ways to earn extra cash online if you don't think website testing is right for you.