Yes, you read that right. You can make money by watching commercials on the internet today. Advertisers use videos to develop interest, get feedback, and reach a broader audience. Many online platforms earn revenue from advertisers by playing their ads. By engaging with these videos, you in turn, get paid to watch ads online.
This is not a get-rich-quick idea. You will not earn tons of money with this gig. At the most, you will be making some extra income or earning virtual rewards on the side.
But the gig is interesting, effortless and easy enough to be done in your spare time.
How To Get Paid To Watch Ads Online
What Is This Gig About
It is very easy to earn points in this niche. There is no prior experience, special skill or degree required. All you have to do is follow the instructions to earn your points.
Most of the sites that offer to pay for watching videos online have apps that you can download to use on your smartphone and watch from anywhere.
This online task does not take much of your time. You can easily watch a few clips in your spare time, while you get ready, when your kids are napping, doing your chores, waiting in line for your coffee, or during your lunch break.
How Does It Work
The video ads you get to watch may last from few seconds to few minutes. They grab your attention with visual elements and creative storytelling about a brand, product promotion, and user experiences.
Some advertisers pay you to simply click on the ad to generate traffic to their sites or gain brand recognition. Others need you to interact with the ad. In some cases, you can provide valuable feedback that the brand may use to tweak their marketing campaign accordingly.
You can redeem the points you earned for Gift Cards, cash, crypto, and other virtual rewards.
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40 Sites Where You Can Get Paid To Watch Ads Online
Some of these sites need you to engage with the videos rather than just hit play and walk away. In case you want to explore further, these sites also have other ways to earn like surveys, games searching the net and more.
1. AdsRePay
This online rewards site is free to join and accepts users from many countries to complete offers like surveys, watching videos, playing games, shopping and more. They are not open to users from countries listed here.
They do not have an app yet but you can use the site on your mobile browser. AdsRepay works with multiple video partners and other advertisers. The more active you are on the site, the more you will earn.
1 point is worth $0.01. You can redeem your points using PayPal and Amazon Gift Cards.
2. ATiCLIX
This is a relatively newer site that is free to join, is available worldwide and offers ad services. Users click on ads and get paid to view those ads.
The minimum payout amount is $2 or 750 points. You can redeem the points to your Perfect Money, Payeer, Airtm, Bitcoin, Skrill and Faucetpay accounts.
Once you receive your payment, you must post the proof on their forum to be eligible for the next cashout. Though the site has a Trustpilot rating of 4.5, I suggest you proceed with caution as there are mixed reviews and few complaints about spammy pop ups and payments on hold.
3. CashTravel
Members are given opportunities to earn by completing various tasks like browsing websites and completing offers. The site is open worldwide.
Once you register, you can start earning by viewing ads in the ‘Earning Area’. When you click on ads, you will be directed to the another site where you will need to stay on the page till the timer runs out to earn your points. You can also find ads to watch, surveys to complete and more through offerwalls.
The minimum threshold is $0.05 which is around 5000 points. You can cashout using PayPal once you reach $0.05 or through Perfect Money once you have points equal to $1.05.
I am not very happy with the website design which makes me less confident about the site but the site has mixed reviews on Trustpilot. I would suggest users to proceed with caution.
4. CheckPoints
CheckPoints is a InMarket Media LLC app that offers rewards to its members who reside in the U.S. for completing activities. This site allows its users to collect points for watching videos, scanning barcodes on certain products in stores, searching the web and completing other offers.
Sources say the number of points earned from videos have a daily limit. Keep a track on your points so you can stop watching once you reached your daily goal.
You earn rewards in the form of Gift Cards from Amazon, Walmart, Target and more but you cannot earn cash. Rewards are offered on first-come first-serve basis. Apart from e-rewards and physical rewards sent to your postal address, you may also choose to contribute your points to charity.
5. Cointiply
This reward platform pays its members in crypto currencies for completing various offers. You can earn by signing up for e-lists, playing games, viewing ads, taking surveys and more.
Their video partners Hideout.TV, VideoFox, and possibly Loot.TV have channels covering various video categories that you can leave on. The site also pays you to watch PTC ads which directs you to various websites. Hideout.TV pays for every 3 ads you watch between videos.
You can redeem your points for Bitcoins only when you accumulate 50,000 points while you can withdraw to Dashcoin, Litecoin and DOGE wallets once you reach 30,000 coins.
6. CreationsRewards
This is an online survey site that pays its users for completing surveys and other activities on their website or through their app. Membership is open to US, UK, Australia and Canada only.
Apart from giving your opinion about products and shopping habits, you also get to give your feedback on ads too. The videos are mostly advertising, entertainment or information.
Their reward option includes PayPal and other Gift Cards. You need at least 1000 points to redeem a reward and rewards start at 1000 points for $5.
7. Dabbl
This mobile app pays you for the time and attention you give their advertisers. Users need to be at least 13 years to register and must be using a valid US-based cell network.
You interact with the site through games, quizzes and viewing and rating short videos.
Once you accumulate $5 in your Dabbl account, you can cashout using Gift Cards available for various retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and so on. Note that Dabble accounts will expire after 6 months of inactivity.
8. DollarHuge
This reward website is open worldwide, free to join and is open to users 18 years and above. Those under 18 years of age must get parental or guardian consent to use the website.
The platform has been around 2 years or so and pays users to complete online tasks, signing up for sites, watching ads and completing surveys and offers from their clients.
You need to collect at least $5 to withdraw. Payments are made twice a month on request to your Skrill, PayPal, or bank account. You also have the option to redeem your points via e-wallets and Gift Cards.
9. Earnably
Earnably offers its members many ways to earn rewards for completing offers and small tasks. You can join if you are 18 years of age and the site is available to many countries.
Hideout.tv is one of the partners of Earnably. This site pays you to watch ads on their videos. You may not earn for videos that do not have ads.
Earlier, the payout threshold was $5 but now, you only need 10,000 points which you can redeem as PayPal cash. 10,000 points is equal to $1. But the payout threshold is different for Gift Cards as the points needed to cashout depends on the various Gift Card amounts.
10. Fire Faucet
This faucet platform encourages users to earn various cryptocurrencies doing tasks such as surveys, offerwalls, watching videos, installing apps etc.
Every task you complete gains you EXP which you can use to level up and receive gifts. The currency of the site is Auto Claim Points or ACP and Activity Points. They have PTC ads and different offerwalls as earning options.
I could not find much about the site’s background which is not very encouraging. But the website seems legit and provides very clear instructions on how it works and what it offers.
Sources say they pay 50 ACP per ad which is lesser than what you could earn for other tasks the site offers. You can convert your points for cryptocurrencies once you reach $2.5 worth of points.
11. FusionCash
FusionCash offers plenty of tasks like viewing videos, listening to the radio, completing surveys and more for their members to earn from. The site is open to U.S. and Canadian residents.
Each video from the video list will show the duration and payment details. Compared to other sites on this list, the video offers are lesser in number here.
You can cash out once you reach the limit of $25 with at least $15 not earned through bonuses. They give you 180 days to cashout your funds. The payment method is PayPal, direct deposit and check.
12. GG2U
This reward site is free to join, offers a $1 bonus on signing up and pays their members for playing their advertiser’s videos. You can get paid to play games and complete surveys too.
A point of concern for users is that there is a possibility of some tasks not getting paid if it has not been completed as per requirements. This means points credited could be reversed. You can read more about this on their FAQ page.
Every 200 video points earns you a Silver Token which is credited anywhere between $1-$3 to your account balance. You can withdraw once you reach a balance of $7. The payment methods are PayPal, Bitcoin or an e-Gift Card.
13. GrabPoints
Except for a few countries, this site is open to everyone else. There are plenty of ways to earn points such as surveys, completing offers, watching videos. You can watch a wide variety of videos and gather points. Their video providers Hideout.TV and Loot.tv offers 7 points and 5 points respectively for every 3 videos watched.
To redeem a reward, you need at least 2,250 points. 1 point is worth $0.001. You have the option to redeem your points for various rewards like PayPal cash, Gift Cards and vouchers.
14. Grindabuck
This reward site pays you for a variety of activities like surveys, downloading apps, playing games and completing other offers. The site is open to the U.S., Canada, UK, Germany and Australia.
The videos on this site are short, mostly about 20 seconds long. The more ads you watch, the more you earn. One video partner they have is Hideout.TV and they pay you for every 3 videos you watch. It seems you can run some videos in the background without video while others might need you to interact.
Grindabucks is their currency and every 100 points is equal to $1. Minimum cashout depends on your level. For example, Level 1 members can cashout after reaching $10 while Level 2 members can cashout at $5 and so on. Both Level 1 &2 can cashout using Gift Cards only. Level 3 onwards you have PayPal and cryptocurrencies as payout options.
15. Idle-Empire
Idle-Empire enables users to earn points by completing tasks, watching videos, taking surveys, downloading apps, signing up for websites, testing games etc. Based on your experience, they have a level system
They have partnered with Hideout.TV and for every 3 video ads you watch, you earn points. Hideout.TV may not be available in all countries. Checkout their FAQ section for any queries you may have.
10,000 points equals $1. You can redeem cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and more with your points. They also offer PayPal cash, Amazon Gift Cards and other virtual rewards.
16. InboxDollars
InboxDollars is a U.S. only reward site that pays you a $5 bonus right away on signing up with them. This site works with plenty of retailers like Target and Walmart. You get to watch short video clips on health, beauty, movie trailers and more.
Since earning from videos is very popular on the site, you may not find videos to watch always. After watching a couple of videos, you may be directed to an offer. Some video offers lets you win instant cash prizes and other virtual rewards increasing your earning potential.
Generally, you can earn around $0.01-$0.04 per playlist. They pay you through PayPal, Gift Card, and Visa once you meet their minimum withdrawal amount.
17. InstaGC
This site is open to all countries supported by PayPal, except China and Vietnam. Members between 13-18 years of age must get parental consent to use this site.
You can earn bonuses for watching certain number of videos and the site has plenty of video options too. They pay you only after validating the task. This means that you will not see points credited instantly on completing a task.
1 point from InstaGC is equal to $0.01. Rewards are redeemed through PayPal, prepaid cards cryptocurrencies, eCheck and digital Gift Cards. U.S. residents have the option of direct deposit as well.
18. KashKick
This loyalty reward site is open to U.S. residents only where you get to answer surveys and this website also has a video section that pays you to watch videos.
The amount you earn for each video varies. The amount could be around $0.25 and more per video, depending on the offer.
You can withdraw your balance to your PayPal account once you reach a minimum payout amount of $10. Though this is a legit site that pays its users, the site has mixed reviews online.
19. Keep Rewarding
Like other GPT sites, Keep Rewarding offers surveys and other online tasks to complete for points. They say they are open globally but may choose to restrict some countries at their discretion. Every offer you complete gives you a chance to win daily contests.
The site partners with Hideout.tv and Loot.tv. Youcan choose the channel you prefer and watch videos with ads to earn points.
You can redeem your points for PayPal and Gift Cards like Amazon, Walmart and more. Minimum withdrawal for PayPal is $1.
20. Media Rewards
This media research app lets you earn points by simply allowing the app to run in the background letting it measure user exposure to TV, YouTube and radio ads.
The points earned will be collected for prize draws and if you earn enough points, you could also be invited to complete surveys.
If you earn a $50-$100 prize draw, you will be emailed a e-Gift Card but if you win a $1000 prize draw, you can get paid through PayPal. Completing surveys will earn you Gift Cards.
21. MyPoints
This site pays you to watch videos and to complete other tasks like taking surveys, scanning receipts, playing games and more. They also offer a $5 sign up bonus and are open to U.S. and possibly Canada.
You need to watch the sponsored ads playing on the videos and engage with them to earn points. The video content may include entertainment, sports, lifestyle and other such topics. You may be asked to rate the videos later. Since points are paid for video sets, make sure to complete the playlist.
Depending on the video content, you may earn 2-3 points per video set. Sources say it is possible to earn 500 points a day. You can redeem through PayPal, Gift Card or airline miles once you earn enough.
22. Opinion Outpost
This survey platform offers various ways for you to earn rewards in exchange for your opinion. The site is open to U.S. residents who are 17 years and older. They also pay for product testing, reviewing ads, participate in studies, focus groups etc.
This site is more focused on surveys so you may not be seeing many ads available at all times.
Sources say the you need to earn points equal to $5 to cashout. You can also earn PayPal cash and redeem through variety of Gift Cards like Amazon Gift Card.
23. OpinionWorld
This market research panel offers activities like surveys, product testing, and focus groups. You also get to test products, and watch ads to help improve the ad quality.
The site is free to join for members who are 17 years and older and is available in many countries.
I could not find many details on the video offers on this site though they do mention that they pay users to review their ads. They offer plenty of reward options like PayPal, Amazon Gift Card and more. The minimum payout amount is $10.
24. PaidVerts
This PTC platform pays members to view ads for a few seconds. Paidverts also pays its members for completing tasks through cash offers. The site is open worldwide but you need to be 16 years and older to join.
They have a Bonus Ad Points system that rewards you for your commitment and activity on the site. The sign up bonus is 300 BAP. If you are eligible, bigger ads will be delivered to you and you will rank higher too.
You can redeem through cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin and more. The minimum payout depends on the payment method you choose.
25. Paidwork
Earlier called Zareklamy, this site claims to be open to all countries and you can access it from any device with internet. They offer surveys, games, videos and you can also earn money shopping online.
The videos have various themes, categories and duration and you are rewarded for watching each video.
To withdraw, you must earn $10 and the payment methods available are PayPal and bank transfer. Before registering you should know that online reviews did not have many great things to share about the pay.
26. PrizeRebel
PrizeRebel is mainly a survey site that is available globally and they also work with several video partners.
You earn points after viewing certain number of videos. Since you typically get paid to watch ads online, make sure you watch the ads before as well as after the video.
Online reviews claim you get paid 0.55 points for every 3 ads on an average. This seems to be on the lower side when compared to other sites. As with many reward sites, you earn points for completing tasks on PrizeRebel which you can then redeem for PayPal cash, Bitcoins or Gift Cards.
27. QuickRewards
This is a marketing company that has been around since 2002. They are open to U.S. and Canadian residents, 18 years and older. They work with plenty of advertisers and reward their members for watching videos, completing surveys and other offers.
QuickPoints is the currency of this site. 100 QuickPoints is equal to $0.01. You can cash out through PayPal or various Gift Cards. Members can also earn tokens that can be redeemed for prizes like movie tickets or magazine subscriptions.
28. Shopkick
This is a shopping app that rewards you with points (called kicks) for visiting nearby stores, scanning items, purchasing products.
You can also earn from home by watching short video ads and browsing the app content. Sources say the pay is very low for watching ads and some videos are just for entertainment and not pay.
The site says 250 kicks is equal to a dollar. Usually, you will need 500 kicks to cashout. You can redeem your kicks using PayPal or Gift Cards.
29. Slicethepie
This site is not similar to other task sites on this list. Slicethepie pays its members who are located in English-speaking countries and Germany for writing reviews on music, fashion, commercials and accessories before they are released. They allow their members to participate in surveys.
It is primarily known for reviewing music so I could not find much information on the ads you have to write a review or answer a survey for. The minimum withdrawal is $10 and you can get paid to your PayPal.
30. S’more
This mobile app offers a lock screen reward program where you get to earn points everyday by viewing the ads and relevant content on your lock screen. The app is open to U.S. residents and users between 13-18 years will need parental or guardian consent to use the app.
You just have to install the app and every time you unlock it, you get paid in points. Basically, you are renting out your lock screen. Sources say the app also offers online tasks, games and videos as earning opportunities.
Don’t try to see as many ads as possible as that will not pay you more. Just use your phone naturally. Points earned can be redeemed as Gift Cards.
31. SquishyCash
SquishyCash, established in 2007, pays its members for completing actions like surveys, offers walls, shopping and more for their advertisers. The site is open worldwide but if you are outside the U.S., you may have limited offers only.
They have a section called Clicks where you get paid to click on ads and watch them. They offer a $3 sign up bonus.
Once you reach $15 which is around 375 Chips, you can request a payout. You have the option to withdraw through PayPal, Skrill, check, Dwolla and various Gift Cards.
32. Swagbucks
Swagbucks is a very popular reward program where you can get paid to watch ads online and complete other tasks like testing products. completing survey offers.
The videos are either regular or sponsored and are mostly from food, home, parenting, entertainment, tech, travel and other categories. You can watch videos on your mobile app by downloading Swagbucks Watch app. You may be asked to rate the videos.
The site claims that you can easily earn $5 a day just by watching videos. Earning 100 points or SB is equal to $1 and you can cash out with as little as $1 too. Points can be redeemed for PayPal payout, Amazon Gift Card and other prizes.
33. Sweatcoin
Sweatcoin is unlike other apps on this list. It uses a verification algorithm to track and verify your physical movement which in turn is converted to their site currency called Sweatcoin. The app is available in almost all countries. They have a premium subscription that offers you the possibilities to earn more.
Sweatcoin has a range of offers available for you to earn points.You can participate in daily rewards and earn by watching ads from start to finish. After you watch 3 ads you get to spin the prize wheel for more rewards.
1000 steps equals to 0.95 Sweatcoins. You can donate your earnings to charity of your choice or use your earnings to buy goods from the app’s marketplace. They do offer PayPal and Amazon vouchers.
34. TimeBucks
Timebucks allows you to earn rewards for performing various tasks like surveys, watching videos, playing games, searching the internet, testing and more. Videos and surveys may not be available to all countries.
Your earnings depend on your location, device and how long you have been using the site. The site suggests focusing on the easiest offers first before the highest-paying offer.
There is no withdraw button as payments are sent automatically every week to the payment method listed in your settings once you reach $10. You can choose to withdraw to AirTM and from the AirTM platform transfer funds to your PayPal account. There is no direct transfer to PayPal available.
35. Viggle Inc.
This reward platform provides advertising solutions to their clients and helps its members earn points by engaging with the entertainment the platform provides. They pay you to interact with games, TV shows and music.
Viggle has both display and video ad formats. You can download the app and simply earn points while watching your favorite shows.
The points you earn on Viggle depends on the show or music you are interacting with. You get to redeem through Gift Cards or PayPal cash.
36. WeAre8
The WeAre8 app rewards you to watch brand videos and answer questions. The platform is open to residents from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Users between 13 to 18 years must get their legal guardian’s consent to use the platform.
To access videos, you should become an 8Citizen using their app and complete full onboarding. You will see your earnings in your account only 30 days after watching the full video and answering the survey questions.
Your earnings can either be withdraw to PayPal or you may use the funds to credit your EE mobile bill. There is also an option contribute your earnings to charity of the brand’s choice.
37. WowApp
This is a free app that is available worldwide that pays you to complete activities like shopping online, playing games, completing surveys, watching videos and more. The currency of the site is WowCoins. 100 WowCoins is equal to $1.
You make money watching videos in the Instant Earn section. The site claims to have new videos available every 30 minutes to 1 hour. Keep in mind that some offers may only be available on the mobile app.
Earnings are not similar to other reward sites. WowCoins are available for cashout after 60 days only. Most earnings are made depending on how active you and other members are on the site but cashback offers and instant earn options are similar to other reward sites.
A portion of your earnings goes to charity. The payment methods are PayPal, credit card or bank account. You can convert earnings to mobile credit and there is also an option to donate your earnings to charity too.
38. You-Cubez
You get to earn at You-Cubez.com by viewing ads and videos, completing surveys and other offers. Usually, the videos are less than a minute. Short videos pay a few cents.
They do mention that they send payments to all countries and you can register if you are 16 years and above. Note that your account will be deactivated if inactive for 6 months.
You can withdraw money to PayPal or purchase items on the site itself such as upgrades or receive crypto currencies. And you can withdraw once you reach a threshold between £2 – £8, depending on your membership level. The minimum threshold for Crypto payments is £25.
39. ySense
Earlier called Clixsense, ySense is a rewards site that supports market research, accepts users globally and helps them earn some extra income. You must be 13 or older in the U.S. and 16 or above in other countries to join.
Though you do get paid to watch ads online at this site, it is reported that there are very less ads to watch here. You may have to check back regularly. Other cash offers include downloading apps, signing up for sites and so on.
Your earnings will depend on how often you complete tasks on the site, how many referrals you have and so on. You can cashout with PayPal, Skrill, and Payoneer.
40. ZoomBucks
ZoomBucks rewards you with Gift Cards, cash and other virtual rewards for watching videos. They are open to almost all countries.
They work with video providers Hideout.TV and Lootably who offer a wide variety of videos on the platform. Points per video differs for each channel and you get paid for watching the pre and post-roll ads. You also can earn through surveys and other offers.
They claim that their active members are earning 20,000 points a day. You need 2,250 points to cash out with PayPal. This is equal to $2. You also have the option to redeem Gift cards.
Bonus Ways To Earn Rewards From Watching Ads
Here are some user suggested bonus sites where you can make money. I did not include them in the list because there is little to no info about watching ads on their website.
Here is an indirect way to earn watching ads. If you enjoy playing games, plenty of game apps have commercials that give you upgrades and other in-game rewards. You may use these upgrades to earn more points playing video games and in turn, increase your earning potential.
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How Much Can You Get Paid To Watch Ads Online
The amount you earn watching videos depends on couple of factors – the platform, availability of video content, video length, kind of video, your demographics, the time you are willing to commit.
While some videos you may just leave on, you will need to interact with others to get paid. You maybe asked to answer some questions after the video or rate a video. Sometimes you earn a bonus for answering longer or complex questions.
Video offers may not be available at all times, so explore different platforms to improve your chances to earn more. You could earn about $30 a month if you sign up for multiple platforms.
Watching ads has lower pay than gigs like surveys. But it is possible to earn few cents to few dollars every day just by watching ads.
However, as most of these sites have a minimum withdrawal limit, getting to see the funds in your account balance is a pretty slow process.
But if you combine watching videos with other reward tasks, there is a possibility to maximize your earnings and get paid about $100-$200 a month.
Expert Tips To Save Time And Avoid Scams
- It is advisable to have a separate email account dedicated to online task sites. I have one dedicated to survey sites so it is easy to track and manage
- Before signing up for any site, read their terms and conditions to be on the safer side and understand their task requirements
- I generally stay away from sites that ask me to pay to sign up. There are plenty of reward sites that are free to join in the list above. Try them instead!
- Some sites remove points from your balance if your account is inactive for a long time. Redeem points as soon as you reach the withdrawal limit. Rewards like vouchers or Gift Cards may have expiration dates too.
- Sometimes, the reward sites may show expired offers by mistake. There may not be any pay for completing those tasks. If you get redirected to offers that do not match the name or description of the offer, don’t bother to complete that task
- Do not provide your credit card details on links operated by third-party websites as the listed reward sites may not have any control over these third-party sites or their content
- Do not share your SSN anywhere and if you feel uncomfortable with any website, do not share other personal details as well
- These sites cannot ensure they are free from bugs or viruses so make sure your anti-virus is running and your system is up-to-date before you access these sites
Bottom Line
If you are someone who does channel surfing during commercials because you find them annoying, you may not really enjoy this gig.
If you are looking to earn big by watching ads, then this hustle is not for you. In this case, keep a tab on the rewards section on this blog for more ways that may interest you.
For others who watch a lot of video content everyday and don’t mind the commercials , this is one of the easiest ways to get paid to watch ads online and earn a little supplemental income. Combine watching videos with other higher paying gigs to increase your earning potential on these sites.
Good luck! Comment below if you have joined any of the sites listed here. Are there are anymore reward sites that pay to watch ads I should add to this list? Let me know.
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