Digital Trends Panel
Digital Trends Panel Review
Digital Trends Panel is a metering app sharing data such as your browsing behaviour. In return, you’ll get the opportunity to earn rewards. The browser add-on or mobile app works silently in the back of your browser and does not impact speed or disrupt your browsing experience. In contrast to filling out standard online surveys, it’s a simple passive way to earn extra income by sharing your online data.
Andrew: Andrew is one of our reviewers who’s been with HuginX the longest. With a background in membership support at one of the largest survey companies, Andrew has a lot of inside knowledge of the Market Research industry and has helped us refine our reviewing criteria. When Andrew is not working with reviews, he likes to go hiking with his dog Charlie.
How do I get started?
If you like to participate in GfK Digital Trends Programme, you must answer a few questions about yourself on the registration form. If you meet GfKs criteria for participation, you will be approved as a new panellist and will need to install the GfK’s Digital Trends Programme software(s) on your main smart device(s).Â
Installing the software
Install GfK’s Digital Trends software or app on your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, and you will be entitled to earn points. You can also earn extra installation points by installing GfK’s Digital Trends software on more than one device. Also, you can receive weekly points as long as you are an active member of the panel. Active means you must have the app successfully installed, open and running in the background of your device while browsing the web.Â
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What about my data – are they safe?
The GfK Digital Trends Program monitors media and internet use by analyzing user logs and browser history. In addition to mobile platforms, the GfK Digital Trends program measures consumer behaviours on other platforms. While the GfK Digital Trends app collects general app usage information, you may opt-out if you do not want the information stored on your device. However, you should be aware that disabling data access may affect your panel participation.
GfK uses unbiased user data to gather information on online trends. Users provide GfK with their email addresses and password so that their personal information will not be exposed. The data are used in market research studies and not for marketing purposes. Using the GfK Digital Trends app rewards you for allowing the company to conduct research and analysis.
Featured Passive Data Sharing Apps
- Surveys match well
- Short surveys
- A broad selection of topics
- Sporadic survey invitations
- Well functioning app
- Intuitive user interface
- Not quite living up to its ambitious marketing messages
- Passive income once the apps are installed
- Good compensation compared to taking surveys
- You'll be sharing a massive amount of data about your online behaviour
- Some technical glitches in terms of VPN and Apps slowing down your devices
- The reward level of £10 per month has been the same for more than 5 years.
- No cash option
- Frequent survey opportunities
- More rewards than "just" surveys are available
- A legit company with a long history in the survey industry
- Low payout threshold
- Several payout options
- Both mobile app and browser support
- Lots of screenout questions
- Low incentives
- Below-average survey experience
- Low payout threshold
- Cash payments
- Varied earning opportunities
- Mobile app
- Fast payment process
- Lots of personal data tracked and shared
- No website version (app only)
- Quick to block accounts
- Technical glitches
- Passive income
- Well functioning app
- Additional earning options
- Transparent
- Low payment threshold
- Several reward options
- Potential privacy concerns
- Draining of phone resources
- Limited earning possibilities
- Your data sold to 3rd parties
- Android only
- US only
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