An honest look at earning cash with small online jobs.
Someone asked me the other day if you can actually earn money on a site called Clickworker. It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t a simple “yes” or “no.”
So I thought I’d break it down.
I’ve spent a good amount of time on these kinds of “microtask” websites. The idea is simple: companies have huge projects that computers can’t do well, so they break them into tiny pieces for humans to complete.
Think of tasks like:
- Categorizing images for an AI.
- Checking the search results for a specific phrase.
- Reading a short sentence out loud to help train a voice assistant.
You do a tiny task, you get paid a tiny amount. And that’s the first thing you need to understand.
Yes, You Can Make Money. But…
Let’s get this out of the way: Clickworker is a legitimate platform. You do the work, and they pay you. It’s not a scam.
But it’s also not going to make you rich. It probably won’t even pay your rent.
Think of it less like a job and more like finding loose change. A single task might pay you $0.05. Another might pay $0.50. The work is often sporadic. You log in, and there might be a handful of jobs available. An hour later, there might be none.
So, the money you earn is real. But the amount you can earn is limited by the work available and how much time you’re willing to put in for what often amounts to a few dollars per hour.
Who Is This Actually For?
I’ve found that sites like this work best for a specific type of person. Clickworker might be a good fit if:
- You have scattered pockets of free time. Waiting for the bus, watching Netflix, sitting in a waiting room. It’s something you can do for 10-15 minutes at a time without much commitment.
- You just want a little extra fun money. If your goal is to make enough for a coffee, a streaming subscription, or a new video game each month without touching your main budget, this is a realistic goal.
- You enjoy simple, repetitive tasks. Some people find this kind of work calming. It’s straightforward, you don’t have to think too hard, and you can see your earnings slowly tick up.
It’s probably not for you if you’re looking for a consistent side income or if you get bored easily.
A Few Tips If You Decide to Try It
If you’re still curious, here’s my advice.
First, take the qualification assessments seriously. When you sign up, Clickworker gives you short tests to prove your skills in language, attention to detail, and following instructions. Passing these is how you unlock the better-paying jobs. Don’t rush through them.
Second, check in at different times of the day. The best tasks, especially those on the partner platform UHRS (you’ll learn about it), can disappear quickly. You’ll have more luck if you check in periodically rather than just once a day.
Finally, be patient. Your first few dollars will feel like the slowest grind ever. It gets a bit easier and faster as you get the hang of it and unlock more qualifications.
The Final Verdict
So, is it possible to earn money on Clickworker? Absolutely.
Is it a life-changing side hustle? No. Not even close.
It’s a platform for earning small amounts of money in your spare time. If you go in with realistic expectations—seeing it as a way to turn downtime into a few extra dollars—then it can be a perfectly fine thing to do.
But if you’re looking for a serious income stream, you’re better off spending your time elsewhere.
