I tested Gener8 myself and made a video of my test. It is legit and a passive way to earn points while you browse, but there are no cash rewards, you can earn at most 15 points a day from ads, and the ad replacement hurts the websites you like. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend instead.
Legit, but no cash and a low daily limit
Earn points for the ads you see, your data and your referrals, and redeem them for products, vouchers and offers. No cash rewards.
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The short answer
Gener8 is a legit site that rewards you for installing and using its browser, extension, app and other products. It keeps developing and has some interesting features.
But Gener8 doesn’t offer cash rewards, only products, vouchers and offers. You can earn at most 15 points a day from ads, so the earning potential is quite limited. And the ad replacement takes away the opportunity for website owners to earn. If your goal is to earn money effectively, this is not the most ideal site to join.
- Offers a passive way to earn rewards
- Keeps developing and improving
- Several ways to earn: extension, browser, Tabs, app, Genie and referrals
- App for iOS and Android
- There is a limit to the number of points you can earn per day
- No cash rewards offered
- Takes away the opportunity for website owners to earn
- If you have it on when using GPT sites, you risk that surveys and offers cannot be tracked
- Poor support at times
My experience with Gener8
I installed the Gener8 extension, set my preferences, browsed with it and made a video of my test. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- January 2021Review first published Jan 13, 2021
- Latest retest
- Checked: earning options, rewards, support
- Tested with
- The browser extensionChrome or Firefox
- Support
- MixedOne answer within 24 hours, then no reply
- The Gener8 browser extension and its preferences
- Rewards Mode and Privacy Mode
- The rewards marketplace
- The referral program
- Contacting support by email
- The Gener8 browser. I am happy with my current browser.
- Redeeming a reward. My review does not show a redemption.
- Connecting other apps to the Gener8 app.
My Gener8 test on video
In the video below, I give you an inside look at Gener8 and show exactly how you can earn from it. It does not show a redemption.
Screenshots from Gener8
Gener8 does not pay cash. The top survey and GPT sites in your country let you earn significantly more, with cash rewards.
See the best sites in your countryGener8 at a glance
| What it is | Browser, browser extension and app that reward you for ads you see and data you share |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Ways to earn | Browser extension, Gener8 Tabs, the Gener8 app, Gener8 Genie, referrals |
| Daily limit | Up to 15 points a day from seeing ads |
| Bonuses | 10 points for setting your preferences; 10 points for you and your referral |
| Rewards | Exclusive offers, tech products, gift cards and charity donations. No cash. |
| Minimum to redeem | No set threshold. Each reward has its own points price. |
| Redeeming | Needs your mobile number for a confirmation code |
| Devices | Extension for Chrome and Firefox, the Gener8 browser, and an app for iOS and Android |
| Who can join | In theory, more or less all countries |
| Support | FAQ page and email: [email protected] |
Is Gener8 legit and safe?
Yes, Gener8 is legit. But it is quite different from most sites where you earn by watching ads, and it has limits you need to consider.
- No cash, and rewards can be hard to get
You can only redeem products, vouchers, offers and charity donations. Since I first published this review, many readers told me the rewards were often not available. It seems this has improved, but there is still no guarantee you can get the exact reward you want.
- It can break tracking on GPT sites
Rewards Mode blocks ad tracking. If you use Get-Paid-To sites with it on, surveys and offers may not be tracked and you would not earn. Turn Rewards Mode off, or set those sites to ignore the extension.
- It hurts the websites you like
The extension replaces the ads on websites with ads from Gener8’s partners. That takes away an important way for website owners to earn, and in the long run that means less free, quality content.
- Support is a bit random
I got an answer within 24 hours once, but not a complete one. When I asked critical questions later, I never heard back.
- Your country decides how much you earn
There is no guarantee you reach 15 points a day. In some countries, you will not even get close to this.
My takeThe whole idea of giving consumers back the power over their data is nice, and some of the newer features are interesting. But if you like the websites you visit, you should not use the Gener8 extension or browser. And if you want to earn extra cash, there are far better sites.
How you earn on Gener8
There are 5 ways to earn. Every one pays in Gener8 points. Tap one to read more.
The browser extension or Gener8 browserUp to 15 points a day
Install the extension on Chrome or Firefox, and uninstall any ad blocker first. Set your preferences so Gener8 knows which ads to show. When a page shows an ad, the extension replaces it with an ad from a Gener8 partner, and you get points.
You can switch to Privacy Mode at any time, or set a website to ignore the extension. Gener8 now also has its own browser, similar to Brave Browser.
Gener8 TabsPoints per tab
A second extension that shows ads every time you open a new tab. It uses the preferences you set in the main extension.
The Gener8 appFrom your data
Connect other apps you use to the Gener8 app. You can see the data these apps hold on you, anonymize it, and earn from it yourself. Gener8 does not explain exactly how; I assume the data is used for market research. The app is on iOS and Android.
Gener8 GenieSavings
Genie finds promo codes online and applies them to your basket when you shop. It is a nice idea if you shop online regularly. It works on the Gener8 browser and on Chrome.
Referral program10 points each
Share your referral link. When someone installs the extension and earns their first point, you both get 10 points.
How much can you make?
Not a lot. Even if you browse a thousand websites a day, the most you can earn from ads is 15 points. That is the maximum, not a guarantee, and in some countries you will not get close.
Gener8 has added more ways to earn since it launched, which is great. But it is still not an ideal way to earn extra cash. The real value is getting something out of ads you see anyway. If you want cash, see the top sites that pay via PayPal.
Rewards and how you redeem them
| Reward | Points needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive offers | Shown in the Marketplace | Starts at a fairly low price |
| Gift cards | Shown in the Marketplace | Readers say they often sell out fast |
| Tech products | Shown in the Marketplace | Up to some more expensive products |
| Charity donations | Shown in the Marketplace | Donate your points |
| Cash or PayPal | Not offered | Gener8 has no cash rewards |
Points add up in your account until you can redeem them in the Marketplace. There is no set payout threshold. When you redeem, you give your mobile number and enter the code Gener8 sends you, so keep your phone with you.
What 22 readers told me
This review has 22 comments since 2021: 11 from readers and 11 replies from me. These are the things readers mention most.
Readers say gift cards are gone within seconds, or only come as timed drops and auctions. Most of these comments are from 2021 and 2022.
Two readers got Amazon and other gift cards, with luck and timing.
Gener8 does not pay out in cash.
A reader outside the UK could not get access to the Marketplace.
“Marketplace items with any actual value, eg £5 gift cards, are a ticket to a lottery, you are not getting anything with value, just the chance to something with unknown odds.”
Mikael: I completely agree that they oversell it and make it sounds a lot better than it actually is.
“It’s not a scam, it just appears to be a failed idea that isn’t working as originally intended.”
Mikael: I agree that it is not a great service for many reasons I also mention in the review above.
“that is down to luck and timing but I have never failed to receive a single voucher or offer or auction since using them when the first started up”
Mikael: If you like access to free content, using something like Gener8 will actually hurt your favorite creators and eventually mean they can no longer afford to create free content.
Sites I recommend instead of Gener8
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawns | Passive income from sharing your internet | $5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Honeygain | Passive income, with patience | $20 for PayPal | 3.7 / 5 |
| Swagbucks | Many daily ways to earn, including search and shopping | About $5 PayPal; gift cards from 100 SB | 4.3 / 5 |
| Prime Opinion | Surveys with high pay and fast payouts | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
Looking for sites with cash rewards? See the top survey and GPT sites in your country or the top GPT sites.
How I scored Gener8
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. Platform Information.
Gener8 scores 46 out of 100. These sites let you earn cash rewards instead.
See the best sites in your countryGener8 FAQ
Is Gener8 a scam?
No. Gener8 is a legit site that rewards you with points. But it offers no cash rewards, and the earning potential is limited.
Can I get paid through PayPal?
No. Gener8 does not offer cash rewards. You redeem points for offers, tech products, gift cards or charity donations.
How many points can I earn a day?
Up to 15 points a day from seeing ads, based on your daily browsing. There is no guarantee you reach that.
Can I use Gener8 with survey sites?
Turn Rewards Mode off, or set those sites to ignore the extension. Otherwise surveys and offers may not be tracked.
Is there a Gener8 app?
Yes, for iOS and Android. It lets you earn from data that other apps hold on you.
Was Gener8 on Dragons’ Den?
Yes. Founder Sam Jones appeared on the British TV show Dragons’ Den on April 22, 2021, and got investment from two investors.
How do I contact Gener8?
Check the FAQ page first, or email [email protected].
Who tested Gener8 for this review
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with Gener8, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Is there any way to get Access to the marketplace If i am located outside of the uk? Using a vpn doesnt Help at all.
No.
sam jones and the forever “soon”
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You may need to update your review seeing as you claim you cant use gener8 on mobile and yet the have an entire mobile app (on android at least) and if oso inclined can opt in to generate more points through giving them your google data.
As for the rewards not being worth it and people not being able to claim anything on the market place, that is down to luck and timing but I have never failed to receive a single voucher or offer or auction since using them when the first started up and regularly manage to get hold of the Amazon, Steam, Just Eat, PSN, Costa, Tesco and Asda cards which is handy since my recent rent increase has taken an absolutely massive chunk out of my monthly budget so the extra £15, and £5 and £3 every now and then helps out a lot.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I will look into this asap and update the review accordingly. However, my main point in the review is the threat a paltform like this is to access to free content and the problems with them hijacking ads on creators’ websites. If you like access to free content, using something like Gener8 will actually hurt your favorite creators and eventually mean they can no longer afford to create free content.
Genr8 works fine i dont really notice their adverts but still rack in points
I have only made about £9 in amazon 2 vouchers from the drops and one from the mystery box which i spent around 200 points on until i got an amazon voucher
the majority of cards are impossible to get unless u set a timer up to grab them and even then you can only get amazon giftcards as things like just eat are impossible to grab ontop of that its one card per drop so dont expect much
everything other then their giftcards are random free trials or deals you can find on the internet if you look hard enough and are not worth purchasing with your points you may get lucky and occasionally grab a card in time or win an auction by over paying with your mostly useless points
its nice to just have you can get a £3 giftcard easily when just installing it if you invite friends after you got the points if you dont want to wait
the service is much worse then something like microsoft rewards and it could be good if giftcards were always in stock but thats not the case
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I think its a useless service. You gain money for just browsing … but the money may as well be monopoly notes, you can’t buy anything from their “market place”. They allow you to spend £5 at first making you think it works, and thats it, every single other purchase is a timed limited quantity or auction.
It’s not a scam, it just appears to be a failed idea that isn’t working as originally intended. I personally have around 700 currency, if I could transfer that to Amazon vouchers its £70 … but I can’t unless once a month I sit waiting and spamming refresh on a countdown timer to claim £5 (the max I can claim a month).
Ill leave it running for a while, maybe one day it will work as expecting, but I doubt that will ever come as they may have 1000s of users all wanting to making £100s if not £1000s of purchases which bankrupt the company over night.
Thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
I agree that it is not a great service for many reasons I also mention in the review above.
Keep me updated if you ever manage to get your earnings.
I managed to take these scammers for over a grand in Amazon vouchers over 3 months before the shutters came down and they stopped almost anyone from buying any of the vouchers with their points. Since they don’t let you have more than one voucher, I figured it was only fair to scam them back. It was fantastic while it lasted. Ran a macro on repeat for my web browsing on multiple accounts. Made money while sitting in the garden drinking tea. Sold the majority of my vouchers for cash.
Thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
Sorry my previous post says “they are supposed to only retain 80% but this is simply not the case.” I meant to put 20% but it is more likely that they are keeping 80% or more!
Thanks for the update.
I consider Gener8 to be something of a scam. Not only does it have poor offers etc as ‘POINT’ stated previously. The points get less and less the longer you stay on the site.
Customer service is non existent!
Clearly they are receiving money from the advertisers and they are supposed to only retain 80% but this is simply not the case.
I’m amazed they had two ‘Dragons’ support them initially, not sure if they dropped out but can’t imagine that in the long term they would want to be associated with such a scam company!
Thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
I was honestly also very surprised when I heard two “Dragons” supported this company.
I have followed Gener8 since its first days. They sent me a 2GB USB stick and they didn’t pay the postage fee, so I had to pay £1.50 when I received it. But, they deducted 50 points, for the USB stick, from points that I collected by watching ads. Now, go and check how much is a 2GB USB stick.
Almost everything you can get using only your collected points is not available, they become available just for a couple of seconds and get sold out in two seconds. I removed my account with over 2000 points.
The funny thing is in this article you have not shown any pictures of unavailable items in their marketplace.
Thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
As you can see in the review, I think there are many good reasons NOT to use Gener8.
And I will make sure to also update the review asap with info about unavailable items as many people have said this is an issue also.
The marketplace is not what it seems, the only items you can actually redeem for your points are things like coupons and “free” offers available to anyone at many other sites.
Marketplace items with any actual value, eg £5 gift cards, are a ticket to a lottery, you are not getting anything with value, just the chance to something with unknown odds.
It’s not a scam, it is certainly misleading, you can build up thousands of points but that’s all they are, just points in a virtual wallet, you can’t exchange your points for something with actual value.
thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
I completely agree that they oversell it and make it sounds a lot better than it actually is. That is also why I have given it such a low rating.
can you redeem using paypal
currently not.