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11,901
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 1,564 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention how simple it is to create ads, manage listings, and upload pictures or videos. People also appreciate the helpful notifications and quick sales results that make selling both pets and household items remarkably smooth. Users additionally mention the trustworthy platform and very valuable advice offered during the process. Though some customers noted challenges, mentioning difficulties with selling items or receiving meaningful inquiries from potential buyers. A few people also experienced frustrating issues with communication, persistent time-wasters, or navigating the platform when trying to successfully place their initial advertisements.

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User experience

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Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting that ads are easy to create and items sell... See more

Product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was searching to adopt a rescue senior dog so I put couple wanted adverts on. Free. Although I wasn't able to rehome one off Freeads, I was very thankful for all the advice, and the deposit s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall a good platform to sell items. However an annoying persistent issue is with obvious scammers who target you on high value items . They’re very persistent with messages and demands for pers... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I had used this service and found it easy to join and complete your advert. We had a good response and were notified immediately when there was any messages. Would recommend to anyone wit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the first time using freeads to sell pets, and i would like to say that my experience is very positive. Easy to place an add, uploading pictures/videos. And is reviewed very quickly. My li... See more

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Freeads.co.uk is one of the UK’s most trusted and beloved websites for pet parents looking to find and responsibly rehome puppies, dogs, kittens, cats, birds, horses, ponies, and other pets. Browse trusted pet and equestrian ads from genuine breeders, rescues, and responsible owners across the UK, with thousands of pets looking for loving homes every day. Our PetSafe deposit scheme helps pet parents rehome with even more confidence by adding extra protection and trust throughout the process. Whether you are searching for a new companion or responsibly rehoming a pet, Freeads helps pet parents connect safely and confidently with genuine breeders and trusted owners nationwide.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Add viewed by a large number of people

Add viewed by a large number of people.
Way too many time wasters.

July 11, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're pleased to hear your advert attracted plenty of views. If you ever feel another member is not acting in line with our community policies, you can report the conversation directly from within your messages and one of our friendly support team will be happy to review it.

We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Freeads.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use, we became a member for ease of contact, but worked really well even before that. We recommend regularly to people

July 4, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

What a fantastic review to receive.

We're delighted to hear you found Freeads easy to use from the very beginning and that becoming a VIP member made staying in touch even easier. Knowing you've had such a positive experience that you regularly recommend Freeads to others is one of the greatest compliments we could receive.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping more pet owners and breeders discover Freeads.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rabbits

I had lots of people veiw an asked
About my rabbits

July 10, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Tracey, that's lovely to hear.

It's fantastic that your rabbits attracted plenty of views and enquiries. Giving responsible pet owners the opportunity to reach people who are genuinely interested in their pets is exactly what we aim to achieve, and we're delighted your advert received such a positive response.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience to sell

This is the first time using freeads to sell pets, and i would like to say that my experience is very positive. Easy to place an add, uploading pictures/videos.
And is reviewed very quickly. My little kitten has a loving family just in 2 days. Best selling sight ive ever used.

July 9, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

What a wonderful first experience to have with Freeads.

We're delighted your first advert was so successful and that you found creating your listing, uploading photos and videos, and getting your advert reviewed to be quick and straightforward. The best part of your review is hearing that your kitten found a loving new family in just two days.

Being described as the best selling website you've ever used is an incredible compliment, and one our whole team truly appreciates. Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used the site multiple times and…

Have used the site multiple times and never had any issues

August 1, 2025
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Chris, we're delighted to hear Freeads has continued to deliver a positive experience for you.

There's no better endorsement than returning to use our website time and time again. It's wonderful to know you've consistently found the process straightforward and reliable, with every experience meeting your expectations.

Thank you for your continued support and for choosing Freeads whenever you need to advertise.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

really great

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

We're so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with Freeads.

Simple comments like yours mean a great deal to our team and remind us why we're continually improving the website. We hope to welcome you back whenever you need to buy, sell or responsibly rehome a pet.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made easy to make an advert thank you

Made easy to make an advert thank you

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Pamela, we're delighted to hear you found creating your advert so easy.

We know that getting started should be quick and straightforward, allowing you to focus on finding the right new home for your pet. It's wonderful to know Freeads made the process simple for you.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to navigate the site and are…

Easy to navigate the site and are told there is a message waiting to be answered.

July 9, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Mark, it's great to hear you found Freeads easy to navigate.

We know how important it is to stay on top of enquiries, so we're pleased our message notifications helped you keep track of conversations and respond promptly. It's wonderful to know the website made the whole process straightforward.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to advertise and communicate with…

Easy to advertise and communicate with buyers.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Nik, we're delighted to hear you found Freeads so straightforward to use.

Making it easy to create an advert and stay in touch with prospective buyers is an important part of the experience we want every member to enjoy. It's great to know the process worked smoothly for you from start to finish.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Timothy, we're pleased to hear you found Freeads easy to use.

We believe advertising pets should be simple, straightforward and stress-free, allowing our members to create an advert and start receiving enquiries without unnecessary complications. It's great to know your experience reflected that.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to leave your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ad was placed straight away

Ad was placed straight away, notification as soon as message was sent.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Mary, it's wonderful to hear everything worked just as it should.

We're delighted your advert went live straight away and that you received prompt notifications whenever you had a new message. Keeping our members informed throughout the advertising journey is something we continually strive to improve.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm really very happy with the website

I'm really very happy with the website, it's probably the best one I know in the UK, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Arkadiusz, your review truly means a great deal to us.

Hearing that you consider Freeads to be one of the best websites in the UK is an incredible compliment. Since 2001, we've worked hard to create a website that makes buying, selling and responsibly rehoming pets as simple and enjoyable as possible, so it's wonderful to know we've made such a positive impression.

Thank you for your heartfelt words and for choosing Freeads. Your support means the world to our team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience Would use again

Very good experience Would use again

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

David, it's fantastic to hear you had such a positive experience with Freeads.

Knowing you'd happily use our website again is one of the best compliments we can receive. We work hard to make advertising pets simple, effective and enjoyable, so it's wonderful to know we delivered the experience you were hoping for.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your kind feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

We're so pleased to hear you found Freeads both helpful and easy to navigate.

We know that a simple, intuitive website makes all the difference when you're advertising or looking for a pet, so it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed using Freeads. Feedback like yours encourages us to keep making the website even better.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent marketing experience..

Excellent marketing experience..

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Kannan, we're delighted to hear you had an excellent experience advertising with Freeads.

Helping our members reach a large community of genuine pet lovers across the UK is what we've been passionate about since 2001. It's wonderful to know your advert performed well and that your experience with our website was such a positive one.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your kind feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found someone that could take all thanks

Found someone that could take all thanks

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Kelsey, that's wonderful news to hear.

We're delighted Freeads helped you find someone who could give them a new home. Finding the right people for pets is exactly what our website is designed to do, and it's fantastic to know you had such a positive outcome.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great kittens gone to super new home!

Great kittens gone to super new home!

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Jacky, what a lovely outcome!

We're delighted to hear your kittens have gone to a wonderful new home. Helping responsible breeders and pet owners find caring families is at the heart of everything we do, so it's fantastic to know Freeads played a part in their journey.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your happy news.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Caroline, it's wonderful to hear you had such a great experience with Freeads.

Positive feedback like yours means a great deal to our team. We've been helping pet owners and breeders advertise, buy and responsibly rehome pets since 2001, and it's always rewarding to know our website has made the process simple and enjoyable.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to leave your lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great page very useful

Great experience with this page,vey useful

June 29, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Katarzyna, we're so pleased to hear you had a great experience using Freeads.

Knowing that you found our website useful is wonderful feedback for the team. We work hard to make buying, selling and responsibly rehoming pets as simple and enjoyable as possible, so it's fantastic to hear Freeads helped you achieve what you were looking for.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Loads of calls from prospective people…

Loads of calls from prospective people regarding the kittens.

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Stuart, that's fantastic to hear!

Receiving plenty of enquiries is exactly what every breeder hopes for, and we're delighted your kittens attracted so much interest. Freeads has been helping responsible breeders reach genuine pet lovers across the UK since 2001, and it's wonderful to know your advert delivered such a great response.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience.

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