Did you know you can earn Microsoft Rewards points by simply engaging with the Bing homepage? The Bing Homepage Quiz is a fun and easy way to rack up points that can be redeemed for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, and more. Here's a breakdown of how to find, play, and maximize your earnings from this daily trivia challenge.
What is the Bing Homepage Quiz?
Every day, the Bing homepage features a captivating image. Often, a small graduation cap icon will appear when you hover over this image. Clicking on this icon (or sometimes directly on the image) will launch a short, three-question quiz related to the day's featured image or other interesting facts. Answering these questions correctly earns you Microsoft Rewards points.
How to Play the Bing Homepage Quiz
- Visit the Bing Homepage: Open your web browser and go to bing.com.
- Look for the Quiz Icon: Hover your mouse over the main image on the homepage. If a quiz is available, you'll typically see a small graduation cap icon or a prompt to "Take the Quiz."
- Click to Start: Click on the icon or prompt to begin the quiz.
- Answer the Questions: You'll be presented with a series of multiple-choice questions. Select your answer for each.
- Collect Your Points: After completing the quiz, you'll see your score and the points you've earned. These points are automatically added to your Microsoft Rewards account.
Troubleshooting Tips if the Quiz Isn't Appearing or Working
Sometimes, the quiz might not appear, or you might encounter issues playing it. Here are some common troubleshooting steps:
- Check Your Microsoft Rewards Dashboard: The quizzes are often linked directly from your Microsoft Rewards dashboard. Visit rewards.bing.com and look for daily activities or sets that include quizzes.
- Clear Browser Cache and Cookies: Old data in your browser's cache or cookies can sometimes prevent the page from loading correctly. Try clearing them from your browser settings.
- Try a Different Browser or Device: If you're having trouble on one browser (e.g., Edge), try another (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) or even the Bing app on your mobile device or Xbox. Quizzes can sometimes be more reliable on certain platforms.
- Check Your Region: Not all Microsoft Rewards activities, including quizzes, are available in every region. Ensure your Microsoft account's region settings are accurate. If you suspect a regional restriction, you might try temporarily changing your region in your browser settings (though this is not always a guaranteed solution and may have other implications).
- Look for Hidden Prompts: In some cases, the "Take the Quiz" button might be slightly hidden within the content related to the homepage image. Scroll down or carefully examine the page.
- Consider "Cool Down" Periods: Microsoft Rewards has implemented "cool down" periods for earning points, especially with searches. While less common for quizzes, if you're rapidly completing multiple activities, you might experience a brief delay.
- Contact Microsoft Rewards Support: If all else fails, and you consistently experience issues, reaching out to Microsoft Rewards support can help. They can investigate specific account or region-related problems.
Maximizing Your Microsoft Rewards Earnings
The Bing Homepage Quiz is just one piece of the Microsoft Rewards puzzle. To earn the most points:
- Daily Searches: Make Bing your default search engine on both your PC and mobile devices. You earn points for each search, with daily limits.
- Daily Sets and Activities: Visit your Microsoft Rewards dashboard daily for "Daily Sets" and other activities like polls, "This or That" games, and short articles.
- Microsoft Edge Bonus: Use Microsoft Edge for your Bing searches to earn additional points.
- Xbox Activities: If you have an Xbox, complete quests and engage with the Rewards Hub on your console or the Xbox app.
- Shopping: Earn points by purchasing games, movies, and other items from the Microsoft Store.
- Level Up to Level 2: Aim to earn at least 500 points per month to reach Level 2. This often increases the number of points you can earn from searches and other activities, and provides access to better redemption rates.
By incorporating the Bing Homepage Quiz and other Microsoft Rewards activities into your daily routine, you can steadily accumulate points and enjoy various rewards!