Applicant FAQ

Do I have to pay to be a UserTesting participant?

Is there an age requirement to be a UserTesting participant?

How much do I get paid and when do I get paid?

How soon will I be able to start doing paying tests?

What kind of computer do I need?

Do I need a microphone to be a UserTesting participant?

Do I need to download anything?

Is PayPal the only way to get paid?

Are my payments taxed?

Do I have to be in the United States to do testing?

How do I apply to be a UserTesting participant?

Do I have to pay to be a UserTesting participant?

No.
 

Is there an age requirement to be a UserTesting participant?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old in order to be a UserTesting participant.

How much do I get paid and when do I get paid?

UserTesting participants are paid as follows:

• $4 USD for a short 5-7 minute unmoderated test
• $10 USD for a standard 15-20 minute unmoderated test
• $30 USD for a 30-minute Live Conversation test
• $60 USD for a 60-minute Live Conversation test
• $90 USD for a 90-minute Live Conversation test
• $120 USD for a 120-minute Live Conversation test

An unmoderated test consists of a 15-20 minute screen and audio recording and answers for up to four follow-up written questions. Payments are sent exactly 7 days from the time you complete a test.

Note: A customer may ask for a refund if they are not satisfied with your test. In these cases, our Quality Team will review your test to see if the payment cancellation is warranted or not. You may not be paid if our Quality Team determines that your test wasn't completed properly.
 

How soon will I be able start doing paying tests?

If your practice test is approved, you’ll start receiving emails notifying you about testing opportunities after you create an account. New tests are posted by our customers daily.
 

What kind of computer do I need?

You will need to use a Mac or Windows computer to submit your application. If your application is approved, you can use a mobile device for future tests.

Here are the minimum requirements for the practice test:

Windows

• Operating system: Windows 7, 8 or 10.
• Memory: At least 1 GB of total RAM and 600MB of available RAM.
• Free disk space: At least 7 GB of free disk space.
• Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge
• Upload speed of at least 3.0 Mbps

Mac

• Operating system: OS X 10.7 or higher
• Memory: At least 1 GB of total RAM and 600MB of available RAM.
• Free disk space: At least 7 GB of free disk space.
• Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
• Upload speed of at least 3.0 Mbps

Do I need a microphone to be a UserTesting participant?

Yes. If you don't own a microphone, here's an inexpensive one that we recommend.

Do I need to download anything?

No, you will not need to download anything to your computer for the practice test. However, you may need to add our recorder extension to your Chrome Browser. Our recorder only runs while you are taking a test. 

Is PayPal the only way to get paid?

Yes.
 

Are my payments taxed?

UserTesting does not withhold any taxes from payments. Participants are responsible for determining any tax liabilities incurred from payments received by UserTesting. Learn more here.
 

Do I have to be in the United States to do testing?

No, UserTesting participants are located all around the globe. Ask Edison  to see what countries we currently support.

How do I apply to be a UserTesting participant?

The application process is simple. Complete a short practice test and fill out some basic demographic information. You can start the process by signing up here.