RapidWorkers has closed
The RapidWorkers website is no longer accessible. It said it would be back in May 2025, and several months later there is still no word of it going back up, so it is safe to assume the site has closed. You cannot join or earn on it now. I keep my review below as a record. The sites I would pick instead are further down.
RapidWorkers paid you for small tasks posted by other members. It has now closed. I tested it myself before that. Below is what I found, and which sites I would pick instead.
Tested by Mikael (EarnWithMike)Founder and lead testerMikael founded PaidFromSurveys in 2016 and has personally tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites since then. He shows his tests and payment proof to 555K+ subscribers on his YouTube channel, EarnWithMike. He tested RapidWorkers himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
RapidWorkers has closed
RapidWorkers has closed, so you can no longer earn on it. When it was running, it was legit, but many tasks paid little and PayPal was the only payout option.
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The short answer
RapidWorkers has closed. Its website is not accessible, and it did not come back when it said it would. You can no longer join or earn there.
When it was running, it was legit. It had been around since 2009, and many people earned extra cash there. But many tasks did not pay enough, the earning potential depended a lot on your country, and PayPal was the only payout option, with a 6% fee.
- Was available globally
- Paid through PayPal from $8
- Always had tasks available, also tasks open worldwide
- RapidWorkers has closed
- Earning potential depended on the country you lived in
- A 6% fee on every withdrawal
- No payout option for countries without PayPal
- Not ideal for working on a phone
- Some task posters were not transparent about the time or the conditions
My experience with RapidWorkers
I tested RapidWorkers thoroughly: I joined, went through the micro-tasks and looked at the payout and support options. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- October 2019Review first published Oct 4, 2019
- Status
- ClosedThe website is not accessible, and it did not come back in May 2025 as it said
- Payout option
- PayPal onlyFrom $8, with a 6% fee
- Task approval
- Up to 6 daysApproved automatically if the poster did not respond
- Signing up and logging in
- Browsing and filtering the micro-tasks by target workers
- The task instructions and how tasks get approved
- The payout screen
- The website on a phone
- The contact form and the FAQ section
- A recent payout I can show. RapidWorkers was not one of the sites I used often, because other sites are more effective where I live.
- The support team’s response time.
My RapidWorkers test on video
I made a video that gives you an inside look and shows exactly how you could earn from RapidWorkers when it was running.
Screenshots from my account
RapidWorkers has closed. The top sites in your country are still open, and most of them do not charge you for withdrawing.
See the best alternativesRapidWorkers at a glance
| What it was | A micro-task site where other members posted the tasks. Around since 2009. |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed. The website is not accessible. |
| Ways to earn | Micro-tasks only. No referral program. |
| Minimum cashout | $8 |
| Payout method | PayPal only, and you had to contact RapidWorkers by email to withdraw |
| Withdrawal fee | 6% of every withdrawal |
| Task approval | By the person who posted the task, or automatically after 6 days |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Where you could join | Almost any country, but you could only get paid where PayPal works. Best task supply in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway. |
| App | No app. The website worked in a mobile browser. |
| Support | Contact form and a FAQ section |
Was RapidWorkers legit and safe?
RapidWorkers has closed, so you can no longer join or earn on it. When it was running, it was legit, because it paid you for the micro-tasks you completed. These were the catches.
- It has closed
The website is no longer accessible. It said it would be back in May 2025, and there is still no word of it going back up.
- PayPal only, with a 6% fee
PayPal was the only payout option, and 6% was deducted from every withdrawal. Members in countries where PayPal does not work could join and earn, but could not get their earnings out.
- Task times were often too short
Task posters often wrote a time much shorter than the task really took, to make it look more appealing. A task that said 1 minute could take 10 minutes.
- Some tasks were misleading or not safe
Not everyone who posted tasks was transparent. A task named “get a free iPhone” could mean signing up for a contest and being contacted by a lot of advertisers. I would stay away from tasks that ask you to create extra accounts with your personal info.
- Rejected work could get your account banned
Taking tasks not meant for your country, using a VPN, or having your work rejected too many times could get your account banned and your earnings lost. A few readers report that their account was banned after a poster rejected their work.
My takeRapidWorkers has closed, so it is no longer an option. When it was running, it could be a decent way to earn a bit extra in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway, but the payout fee and the low pay on many tasks made it hard to recommend. See the alternatives below.
How you earned on RapidWorkers
There was one way to earn: micro-tasks posted by other members. Tap it to read more.
Micro-tasksSet per task
Micro-tasks worked a lot like paid offers on GPT sites, with one difference: the tasks came from other members of the site, not from the site itself or advertisers.
Each task showed how long it should take, what it paid and which workers it was meant for. You could filter the list by target workers, so you only saw the tasks you qualified for. Taking a task not meant for your country usually meant your work was not approved.
You followed the instructions to the letter and submitted your work. When the poster confirmed you had done the task, the money went to your RapidWorkers account.
How much could you make?
It depended on how many tasks you completed, and mostly on where you lived. In the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway, there were more tasks and the earning potential was quite good. Elsewhere, you could find tasks available worldwide, but not the higher-paying ones.
A common complaint was that the tasks did not pay enough, and I agree with that in many cases. You could always see what a task paid before you started, so you could skip the ones that were not worth it. Just look at the full description too, not only the time it says it takes.
How RapidWorkers paid
You earned US dollars for every task, and you could request a payout from $8.
| Method | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | $8 | A 6% fee per withdrawal. You had to contact RapidWorkers by email to withdraw. |
Your earnings only showed up after the person who posted the task approved your work. If they did not approve or decline it within 6 days, it was approved automatically. After you withdrew, the money usually reached PayPal in a few days.
If you live in a country where PayPal is not available, you could not get paid. For sites without withdrawal fees, see the fastest paying survey sites.
What 25 readers told me
This review has 50 comments since December 2019: 25 from readers and 25 replies from me. These are the three things readers ask about most.
Readers asked about other payout options, how long PayPal takes and whether PayPal had to be verified. PayPal was the only option, and you needed a verified PayPal to withdraw, as far as I am aware.
Readers asked how long approval takes and whether tasks that ask for new accounts or selfies are safe. Some tasks were not safe, so choose carefully.
A few readers report that their account was banned, two of them after a poster rated their work as not satisfied.
“PayPal as the available payment option kicks me out of Rapid workers.?”
Mikael: It seems they are currently having some issues with PayPal as I also mention in the video in the review above.
“I noticed Rapid workers always ask to open an account on facebook and gmail (even if we have one they ask to create new one) or subscribe to some youtube channel or to send selfie. is this safe?”
Mikael: As I mention in the review above, you should choose your tasks careful. Some of them are unethical, in my opinion, and others are not safe. … But personally I would definitely stay away from tasks that ask you to create extra account and use your personal info to verify them as you never know what those accounts will be used for.
“But suppose if the person who created the job doesn’t approve even after one week, so in that condition does my job gets approved?”
Mikael: If the person who created it has not approved, it will automatically be approved after 6 days.
RapidWorkers alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ySense | Surveys, tasks and offers, available in many countries | $10 PayPal | 4.0 / 5 |
| TimeBucks | Many small tasks, surveys and offers | $3 | 3.9 / 5 |
| JumpTask | Small tasks, many payout options | $0.50 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Microworkers | Small tasks posted by others | $9 | 2.2 / 5 |
For more sites with small tasks, see the top GPT sites. For surveys, see the top survey and GPT sites in your country.
How I scored RapidWorkers
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
RapidWorkers scored 46 out of 100 before it closed. To earn today, see these sites.
See the best alternativesRapidWorkers FAQ
Is RapidWorkers still running?
No. The RapidWorkers website is not accessible. It said it would be back in May 2025, but it did not come back, so it is safe to assume it has closed. You cannot join or earn there now.
Was RapidWorkers legit?
Yes. It had been around since 2009 and paid you for the micro-tasks you completed. But many tasks paid little, and there was a 6% withdrawal fee.
How did RapidWorkers pay?
Only through PayPal, from $8, with a 6% fee per withdrawal. You needed a verified PayPal to withdraw, as far as I am aware.
How long did it take to get paid?
Your work first had to be approved by the person who posted the task, or it was approved automatically after 6 days. After a withdrawal, the money usually reached PayPal in a few days.
Who could join RapidWorkers?
No one can join now, because it has closed. When it was running, almost anyone from 18 could join, but you could only get paid in countries where PayPal works.
Did RapidWorkers have a referral program?
No.
What are good alternatives to RapidWorkers?
For small tasks, see ySense, TimeBucks, JumpTask or Microworkers in the alternatives above. For surveys, see the top survey sites in your country.
Who tested RapidWorkers for this review
Founder of PaidFromSurveys.com since 2016. Mikael has tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites and shares his tests with 555K+ subscribers on YouTube (October 2026).
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with RapidWorkers, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
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Ami kaj Korea chiSuch a rubbish website i have ever seen. A employer rated my work as ” Not satisfied” unfairly where i submitted correctly with right answer. After that , i saw that my account has been banned. Stay away from this site.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Ami kaj Korea chi
Not sure what you mean?
PayPal as the available payment option kicks me out of Rapid workers.?
It seems they are currently having some issues with PayPal as I also mention in the video in the review above.
Such a rubbish website i have ever seen. A employer rated my work as ” Not satisfied” unfairly where i submitted correctly with right answer. After that , i saw that my account has been banned. Stay away from this site.
Sorry to hear that, but thanks for sharing your experiences.
I noticed Rapid workers always ask to open an account on facebook and gmail (even if we have one they ask to create new one) or subscribe to some youtube channel or to send selfie. is this safe?
As I mention in the review above, you should choose your tasks careful. Some of them are unethical, in my opinion, and others are not safe. But there are also tasks that are easy and safe to do. But personally I would definitely stay away from tasks that ask you to create extra account and use your personal info to verify them as you never know what those accounts will be used for.
Pls does rapid worker have referral link
No
This needs an update.
That is true. I update all my reviews manually regularly and it takes a lot of time and I have missed this one for a long time. I will write it on my list of retest it and update the review accordingly asap. Thanks for making me aware.
How long does it take for my money to get to my PayPal account
Usually a few days.
hola rapidworkers es scam scam scam scam, no la recomiendes, no pierdan su tiempo alli, no pagan y bloquean cuenta.
There can be many reasons you got blocked from RapidWorkers. You need to make sure to live up to all their terms: Did you, for example, takes tasks that are not for your country? Did you use VPN? Did a lot of your tasks not get approved because they were not completed according to the requirements?
What reason did they give you when you got blocked?
Hi, if you paid to rapid workers does the site wants you paypal account to bind with you bank account?
I am not sure if you need a verified PayPal account to put money into your RapidWorkers account. But to withdraw earnings, I am pretty sure it has to be verified.
When withdrawing on rapidworkers does the balance go back to $0.00 after withdrawal?
Must the email used in withdrawal be a verified one?
yes, when you withdraw, the balance will show 0 again since you do not have the money in your account anymore.
and as far as I am aware, you need a verified PayPal to be able to withdraw.
Hola, sabes si hasta la fecha sigue pagando rapidworkers? Espero puedas responder, gracias.
Sorry but my Spanish is not so great. But you are asking if Rapidworkers still pays if I understand correctly? And yes, Rapidworkers still works.
Hi mikael
I send an email for you
Please answer that
Thanks
just replied
What is payment processing fee and how much they charge?
for payouts, the processing fee is 6% so it is a bit high compared to some other sites.
Thanks for your reply.
I have one more question do I get immediately paid when my task is completed or does it takes some time?
OnnrapidWorkers, the person who created the job needs to approve before you will get paid. Sometimes people are very fast at approving but other times you might have to wait for days. There are no set rules for this as it depends on the person that you did the task for.
Thanks for your reply.
But suppose if the person who created the job doesn’t approve even after one week, so in that condition does my job gets approved? because I think on micro workers the job get’s approved after one week even if the person who created the job doesn’t approve.
One more last question what do you think is rapid workers best or micro workers or any other(excluding survey’s).
Please let me know and Thanks in advance.
If the person who created it has not approved, it will automatically be approved after 6 days.
For the best sites if you do not want to take surveys, you can check out the top GPT sites here. Many of these offer a lot of different ways to earn and they are in my experience all great sites.
Is there other option to get paid that is different from paypal
Not on RapidWorkers. But there are many other sites that offer different payout methods. Which payout method would you prefer? And which country do you live in? Then I will be happy to give a few suggestions for some good options.
Can i know similar website with Rapidworker ?
PicoworkersPicoworkers is very similar to Rapidworkers. And so is Amazon MTurkAmazon MTurk.
The rapidworkers site still paying? Do you have a recent payment proof? I would like to start working on that site but I’m not sure if still paying or not, could you please let me know if still paying?
Yes, RapidWorkers is still paying. I do not have a recent proof as it is not one of the sites I use very often as I find other sites are more effective.
Hello Mikael, could you please send me your last Payment Proof of Rapidworkers please?
RapidWorkers is one of the sites I do not really prioritize time on. It can be a way to earn but as mentioned in the review it is not necessarily the most effective but that depends on your country. Where I live there are a lot of better opportunities so do not really use it anymore and can therefore not show you a payment proof.
what are the other effective sites?
which country are you from? Then I can suggest some sites based on that.
Porque não dá certo cadastro
Sorry, I do not understand. Can you ask in English?
she said “why the registration does not work”
Thank you for the translation Victor.
The answer would then be that it might just have been a temporary glitch because it seems like the website is working probably from where I am located. So try again and if that does not work then contact the RapidWorkers’ support.
Does it work in Nigeria
Yes, it does. There are tasks there you can do from any country.
Did you see I also have a list of the best sites in Nigeria? I know it can be a bit difficult to find good sites there, so if you are interested, you can check out the list of the best NG sites here.