I looked into Hotjar, formerly PingPong, to see if its paid interviews are worth your time. It is legit and pays well per session, but invites are rare, and you may wait weeks or months. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend if you want to earn more reliably.
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 checked Hotjar himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
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Legit and pays well per interview, but invites are rare
Paid video interviews with companies: €15 for 30 minutes, €30 for 60 minutes. You may wait weeks or months for an invite.
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The short answer
Hotjar is legit, because you really get paid to share your opinion. It used to be called PingPong. You earn by doing one-on-one video interviews with Hotjar’s clients, and it pays a decent amount per session.
But there is no guarantee you will ever receive an invite. It depends on whether you fit what the clients are looking for, and it can take weeks or even months before you get a chance to earn. So it is not something you can reliably earn from.
- No payout threshold
- Pays a decent amount per interview session
- Open more or less worldwide
- FAQ and a digital assistant for support
- Limited earning opportunities
- Invites can take weeks or months
- You need a computer, webcam and microphone
- Low referral reward
My experience with Hotjar
I signed up for Hotjar, looked at how the interviews and payments work, and made a video about it. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First checked
- October 2023Review first published Oct 23, 2023
- Latest retest
- Checked: interviews, payments, support
- Pay per session
- €15 for 30 minutes, €30 for 60 minutesUp to €200 in some special cases
- The registration form and the member dashboard
- How interview invites and the screening work
- The payment method and the referral program
- The FAQ and the Hotjar Digital Assistant
- An interview. My review does not show a session I completed.
- A payout. My review does not show a payment from Hotjar.
Watch how Hotjar works
I have made a video that gives you an inside look and shows exactly how you can earn from Hotjar. You can also read all the details below.
Screenshots from Hotjar
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See the best sites in your countryHotjar at a glance
| What it is | Paid interviews with companies about their products and services. Formerly PingPong. |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Ways to earn | One-on-one video interviews, referrals |
| Pay per session | €15 for 30 minutes, €30 for 60 minutes, up to €200 in some special cases |
| Referral reward | €5 when your referral completes one interview |
| Minimum cashout | No payout threshold |
| Payout method | Tremendous. Up to 7 business days to be credited. |
| Devices | A computer with a webcam and microphone. The dashboard works on mobile only to check invites. |
| Where you can join | More or less worldwide. Most invites are in the US, the UK, Canada and other big countries. |
| Support | FAQ section and the Hotjar Digital Assistant (message icon on the homepage) |
Is Hotjar legit and safe?
Yes, Hotjar is legit, because you get paid to share your opinion. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it is worth your time. Here is what you should know.
- Invites are rare
There is no guarantee you will ever receive an invite. It depends on whether you fit the demographic the clients are looking for. It can take weeks or even months.
- You have to pass a screening
When you accept an invite, you first answer screening questions so Hotjar and the client can decide if you are the right person for the project.
- You need a computer, camera and microphone
The interviews are video calls with the client. You need a computer, a webcam, a microphone and a quiet room. On your phone, you can only check for invites.
- Payments take up to 7 business days
Hotjar pays through Tremendous, no longer through PayPal or Wise as PingPong did. It can take up to 7 business days for the money to reach your Tremendous account.
My takeIn my opinion, Hotjar is not a bad site to earn from. It pays well for every interview session it conducts. The only problem is that it can take quite a long time before you will ever get the chance to earn. So, it’s not something you can reliably earn from, and you need to be very patient.
How you earn on Hotjar
There are 2 ways to earn. Interviews are the main one. Tap one to read more.
Interviews€15–€30 per session
When it was still PingPong, the interviews often involved testing websites. Now you give your opinion about products and services in a video call with the client.
Wait for an invite on your member dashboard; you also get an email. The invite has all the details and the available times. Pick a time, answer the screening questions, and log in to the dashboard for the video call when it is time. Most sessions last 30 minutes or longer. You are paid after the session.
Referral program€5 per referral
Share your referral link. You get €5 when someone signs up through it and completes one interview. Because invites take long, do not expect to earn from referrals right away. The reward is quite low compared to similar referral programs.
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How much can you make?
It mostly depends on how many interview sessions you can complete. You will not be invited to a lot of them, so do not expect to earn a lot.
The pay per session is decent: €15 for a 30-minute session, €30 for a 60-minute session, and up to €200 in some special cases. Because there are so few chances to earn, the earning potential is still a bit low. But if you complete a session, you earn a decent amount.
How you get paid
| Method | Minimum | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Tremendous | No payout threshold | Up to 7 business days after the session |
You are paid after each completed interview. PingPong used to pay through PayPal or Wise. Hotjar now pays through Tremendous, which is still a convenient payment method, in my opinion. For more sites with a convenient payout, see the top sites that pay via PayPal.
Hotjar alternatives I have reviewed
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Userlytics | Usability tests that pay rather well | No threshold; PayPal | 3.6 / 5 |
| TestingTime | Paid user research studies | PayPal or bank transfer | 3.6 / 5 |
| UserTesting | Paid website and app tests | Paid per test via PayPal | 3.4 / 5 |
| User Interviews | Paid research studies, mostly for US residents | No threshold; paid per study | 3.4 / 5 |
| Respondent | Research projects that pay well, straight to PayPal | None; paid after each project | 3.0 / 5 |
See all the best user testing sites. For a more reliable way to earn, see the top survey and GPT sites in your country.
How I scored Hotjar
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
Hotjar scores 62 out of 100. For a more reliable way to earn, see the best sites in your country first.
See the best sites in your countryHotjar FAQ
Is Hotjar a scam?
No. Hotjar is legit and pays you to share your opinion in interviews. But invites are rare.
Is Hotjar the same as PingPong?
Yes. Hotjar used to be called PingPong.
How much does Hotjar pay?
€15 for a 30-minute session and €30 for a 60-minute session, and up to €200 in some special cases.
How does Hotjar pay?
Through Tremendous. There is no payout threshold, and it can take up to 7 business days for the money to be credited.
How often will I get an invite?
There is no guarantee. It depends on whether you fit what the clients are looking for, and it can take weeks or even months.
Can I use Hotjar on my phone?
Only to check for invites. The interviews need a computer, a webcam and a microphone.
Which countries can join Hotjar?
More or less every country. Most invites go to the US, the UK, Canada and other big countries.
How do I contact Hotjar?
Check the FAQ section first. Otherwise, click the message icon on the homepage to use the Hotjar Digital Assistant.
Who checked Hotjar 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 Hotjar, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.