Use the Internet. Get rewarded.
Earn up to $540 in redeemable points per year by using your device as you normally would, by participating in Google's Device Usage Study.*
*Terms and conditions apply
Google will not sell your data
Google is studying how people use the internet on their devices. While each individual participant's data is important, the goal of this study is to understand the combined data of all participants so that Google can develop products that improve the experience for all users.
Earning rewards
Participants age 13 and over can earn reward points by enrolling their smartphone devices to share website and app activity data. Points can be redeemed for electronic gift cards from more than 10 popular merchants of your choosing.*
*Terms and conditions apply
How points work
Earn points worth up to $540 per year redeemable for gift cards (100 points are worth $1):
You can start redeeming points for gift cards as soon as 48 hours after enrolling your device*.
- $20 in points for signing up
- Up to $420 in points annually from weekly rewards
- $20 in referral points (earnable once per household)
- $10 in points for survey completions
- Up to $70 in points for continued participation and other incentives!
You can start redeeming points for gift cards as soon as 48 hours after enrolling your device*.
How much can I earn?
Earn up to
Get up to 54,000 points a year by participating in the study$540
/yrEarn
Get 2,000 points by signing up$20
Earn
Get 2,000 points per household by referring additional participants$20
Earn
Get 600 points a week by using your enrolled device as you normally would$6
/wkAdditional bonuses
Earn additional rewards for continued participation
How to get started
Follow the instructions to enroll your device.
- Sign upGet started by creating your profile.
- Invite your householdOther members of your household can join the study, too. Each participant can earn up to $540 in points a year.Participants ages 13-17 can participate with the consent of a parent or guardian.
- Download ResearchMeter to enroll your deviceThe Device Usage Study uses the ResearchMeter VPN app to measure your website and app activity.Download ResearchMeter for your device, then grant the required permissions.Learn more about how ResearchMeter works.
- Start earning rewardsYou can earn rewards points by using your enrolled devices as you normally do, and redeem them for electronic gift cards from more than 10 popular merchants.
You control your data
Delete the data from your portal, pause your data collection, or leave the study at any time in just a few, easy steps.
See what's collected
You can view the data that's been collected and choose to delete it if you like.
Your data is safe
We implement protections to avoid collecting passwords or sensitive data. If accidentally collected, we make our best effort to discard it.
Learn more about how Google protects your information.
Your data won't be sold
Device Usage Study won't use your data to serve you ads or affiliate marketing.
About the program
The Device Usage Study awards points to each person in your household who enrolls a device. Children aged 13-17 can join with a parent/guardian's consent.
When you enroll your smartphone device, you'll start sharing your website and app activity data with Google.
The data collected will help Google understand how users interact with the internet on their mobile devices, and will be used to design products and services that improve the website and app experience for everyone.
When you enroll your smartphone device, you'll start sharing your website and app activity data with Google.
The data collected will help Google understand how users interact with the internet on their mobile devices, and will be used to design products and services that improve the website and app experience for everyone.
Household participation and parental consent
Participants aged 13-17 will require consent from their parent or guardian.
A minor can enroll in the program, but they cannot sign up as the first participant in the household. They need to be invited by an 18+ adult.
A minor can enroll in the program, but they cannot sign up as the first participant in the household. They need to be invited by an 18+ adult.
What type of data is collected?
The meter will collect most web and app activity on your device, including:
- Information about the browser and device you use
- The app/web pages you visit and your activity on those app/web pages
- What you search for on your app/browser, and the response to those searches
- Information on your signed-in or signed-out status in app/web pages
What is a VPN?
VPN stands for virtual private network. It's a service that creates a secure connection between a device and a remote server.
VPN technology is commonly used in the research industry and by many leading research organizations. This is because VPN metering is able to capture the level of data needed to generate key insights into user's mobile preferences and behaviors.
VPN technology is commonly used in the research industry and by many leading research organizations. This is because VPN metering is able to capture the level of data needed to generate key insights into user's mobile preferences and behaviors.
Ready to start earning rewards?
Get started today and receive a sign up bonus worth $20 in points