Survey Junkie

Survey Junkie is a paid survey platform where members earn rewards for sharing their opinions with brands and research groups. It has built a large research community around consumer surveys, focus groups, and other forms of market research.

The main way to earn is through online surveys. You complete your profile first, which helps Survey Junkie match you with studies that fit your background and interests.

You can see available surveys through your account and choose the ones you want to attempt. The reward is shown in points, which you can build up and later exchange for available rewards.

Survey Junkie also offers focus groups and other research opportunities. These can sometimes provide better rewards than standard surveys, although access depends on your profile and the studies available.

Another option is its Surf to Earn program. Members can opt in to share certain digital browsing behavior through the Survey Junkie app or browser extension and earn additional rewards.

Members can redeem points for cash through PayPal, along with electronic gift cards and other available options. The platform describes these redemptions as instant once you have enough points.

The platform is easy to use, but survey qualification is one of its weaker points. You will not qualify for every survey, and some current users report being screened out after spending considerable time on a study.

Recent reviews also show mixed experiences with payments, account verification, technical problems, and customer support. Other users say they have successfully cashed out and consider Survey Junkie legitimate.

That makes Survey Junkie better suited to small extra earnings than dependable income. Also see: Best Survey Websites That Pay Cash.