How to Make Money Testing Websites in 2026

By Anna Foster
Digital Income Specialist • Updated: May, 2026

Guide Contents:

1. What website testing is 2. Best platforms that pay for testing 3. Requirements to get accepted 4. What a typical test looks like 5. Tips to get more tests 6. Realistic earnings

Companies pay real money to have ordinary people test their websites before launch. Your job is simple: follow tasks on a website while recording your screen and talking through your thoughts. Companies use this feedback to fix problems before they cost them customers.

Quick overview

Website testing typically pays £5-£15 per test, with each test taking 15-30 minutes. It won't replace a salary but it's a legitimate, easy way to earn extra money from your laptop with no special skills required.

1. What website testing is

Businesses need to know if real people can actually use their websites. Can users find the checkout? Is navigation confusing? Rather than guess, they pay ordinary people to test and give honest feedback.

2. Best platforms that pay for testing

Platform	Pay per test	Test length	Payment
UserTesting	£8-£60+	15-30 min	PayPal
Userlytics	£5-£90	10-45 min	PayPal
TryMyUI	£7-£10	15-20 min	PayPal
Enroll	£30-£150	60-90 min	PayPal
Respondent.io	£50-£200	45-90 min	PayPal

Tip

Sign up to all platforms simultaneously. Tests are not always available, so being registered on multiple platforms maximises how many tests you receive each month.

3. Requirements to get accepted

A computer or laptop with a modern browser (Chrome recommended).
A microphone — built-in laptop mic is usually fine for getting started.
A quiet environment — background noise can disqualify your test.
Stable internet connection.
Clear speaking — you need to talk through your thoughts naturally in English.

4. What a typical test looks like

You receive a notification that a test is available.
You accept and read the scenario and tasks.
You record your screen using the platform's extension.
You complete tasks while narrating your thoughts aloud.
You answer follow-up questions at the end.
You submit and receive payment within 7-14 days.

5. Tips to get more tests

Complete your profile fully — platforms match you with tests based on your profile data.
Respond quickly — many tests fill up within minutes of being published.
Be specific and detailed — high-quality feedback gets you rated highly and invited to more tests.

6. Realistic earnings

Scenario	Tests/month	Monthly earnings
Casual (1 platform)	2-5	£15 - £50
Active (3 platforms)	8-15	£60 - £200
Dedicated (5+ platforms)	15-25	£150 - £400

Start today

Sign up to UserTesting and Userlytics.
Complete the sample test on each platform carefully.
Enable notifications so you don't miss available tests.

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