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11,909
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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Website

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Service

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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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No app

No app, website unprofessional

17 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thanks for your review, we resepct all feedback shared. Our teams work hard to ensure the mobile experience of the website is seemless and 4 million other pet parents, breeders and happy customers can't be wrong.

Thanks for choosing to try Freeads Pets.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

Thank you ! You made me easy to reach to people… very impressed

24 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your wonderful review, Dhan.

We're delighted to hear Freeads Pets made it easy for you to reach the right people. It's fantastic to know you were so impressed with your experience, and we're pleased our website was able to help.

Thank you for choosing Freeads Pets and for your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent site

Excellent site

24 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your excellent review, Rachel.

We're delighted to hear you enjoyed using Freeads Pets. Our aim is to make it easy for pet lovers to advertise responsibly and find loving new homes, so it's wonderful to know you had such a positive experience.

Thank you for choosing Freeads Pets and for your support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EGreat way to advertise your kittensasy to post ad

Easy to post ad, notification of messages, deposit system kittens all rehomed.

24 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your wonderful review, Dr Elaine.

We're delighted to hear you found it easy to post your advert and that the message notifications and PetSafe deposit system helped make the rehoming process straightforward. It's especially rewarding to know all of your kittens found loving new homes.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to place the ad

Easy to place the ad, and plenty of interest from genuine buyers.

23 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your fantastic review, Steve.

We're delighted to hear you found it easy to place your advert and received plenty of interest from genuine prospective buyers. Making it simple to advertise while helping our members reach the right audience is exactly what we strive for.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whether you are decluttering your home, hunting for a diamond-in-the-rough bargain, or advertising your local business, It is a phenomenal tool. Five stars for reliability, simplicity, and community value!

In a digital age often dominated by massive, overly algorithmic marketplaces, It stands out as a breath of fresh air. As one of the UK’s longest-standing and most trusted classifieds websites, it remains an absolute powerhouse for finding incredible bargains, clearing out unwanted items, and connecting with genuine people in your local community.

2 August 2025
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for such a thoughtful review.

We're delighted to hear you value Freeads as a trusted website and appreciate the sense of community it provides. While our focus today is on helping people responsibly buy, sell and rehome pets, along with pet accessories, pet services and pet jobs, it's wonderful to know our commitment to making advertising simple and bringing genuine people together continues to be recognised.

Thank you for your kind words and for your continued support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So easy

So easy to list and use

16 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your great review, Tom.

We're delighted to hear you found Freeads so easy to use and that creating your advert was quick and straightforward. Making advertising as simple as possible is exactly what we aim for.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good system

22 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your review, Robert.

We're delighted to hear you had a positive experience and found Freeads to be a good system. We continually work to keep the website simple, reliable and easy to use for everyone advertising and browsing.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple to use

Simple to use

22 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your review.

We're delighted to hear you found Freeads simple to use. Making it quick and straightforward to advertise and browse is something we continually strive for, so it's wonderful to know you had a positive experience.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your support.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Was quick & easy to post an ad Did manage to sell one of my eight puppies by this method

22 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your lovely review, Trish.

We're delighted to hear you found it quick and easy to post your advert, and it's wonderful to know Freeads helped you find a home for one of your puppies. We hope the rest of the litter also finds loving forever homes soon.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use

Very easy to use. Great free service.

22 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your lovely review, Caroline.

We're delighted to hear you found Freeads easy to use and enjoyed our free service. Making it simple for members to advertise and reach genuine prospective buyers is exactly what we aim to do.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your kind recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use & great value for money

Easy to use & great value for money. Help there if needed. I would recommend 👌

22 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your fantastic review, Robert.

We're delighted to hear you found Freeads easy to use, great value for money, and that you felt support was there whenever you needed it. Providing a straightforward experience backed by a friendly support team is something we work hard to achieve.

We really appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Freeads.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Better than expected

Actually a pretty positive experience, I rescue and remove animals professionally and recently stopped using Pets4Homes due to the ridiculous new charges they have added. Free ads allowed me to remove 2 cats to a great new home in less than 24 hours, thanks to that I was able to go straight into suitability checks and meet ups and get the cats to their new homes.

6 April 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your fantastic review, Danny.

We're delighted to hear Freeads was able to help you find loving new homes for the two cats so quickly. The work carried out by rescue organisations and those who dedicate their time to helping animals is invaluable, so it's wonderful to know our website played a small part in achieving such a positive outcome.

We believe responsible pet rehoming should be accessible, straightforward and focused on helping pets reach the right homes, rather than creating unnecessary barriers. It's especially rewarding to hear that you were able to move quickly into suitability checks, arrange meet ups and complete the rehoming process in under 24 hours.

Thank you for choosing Freeads, for the incredible work you do for animals, and for placing your trust in us. We wish you every success with your future rescue and rehoming efforts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and free

21 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your lovely review, Tatiana.

We're delighted to hear you found Freeads easy to use and enjoyed being able to advertise for free. Our aim is to make buying, selling and rehoming as simple and accessible as possible, so it's wonderful to know you had a positive experience.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your support.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Delayed messages

Struggling with the communication on freeads. If they are not a vip member then the messages can take 48 hours to get through.
Then sometimes people don’t reply at all.
Dogs for sale but then they back off and don’t reply. You either want to sell your dog or you don’t.

Also I am a VIP MEMBER!!!!

12 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thanks for your review, many of our breeders prefer contact from VIP members, with PetSafe paid as a deposit via the website. Whilst we do not delay any messages to breeders, to contact ads as they ar eposted, you'll need to upgrade to VIP.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Time wasters

Just people wasting time saying they was comin when knew they wasnt

21 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thanks for your review Lisa, did you know you can accept pre visit deposits via PetSafe that are released to you after a home visit. You can also report conversations to our support team if you feel a member has no acxted in line with our community policies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience very happy with it

Great experience very happy with it

20 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Freeads.

It's wonderful to know you were happy with the service and that everything went smoothly. Feedback like yours encourages us to keep making Freeads as easy and enjoyable to use as possible.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service and very useful

great service and very useful

8 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your kind review, Graham.

We're delighted to hear you found Freeads both useful and a great service. Knowing our website is helping members advertise successfully and reach genuine prospective buyers is exactly what we strive for.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy to advertise with you and I…

It was easy to advertise with you and I was successful
I have something else that I want to sell and I’m going to create the ad right now

19 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

What fantastic news, Julie!

We're delighted to hear your advert was easy to create and, even better, that it was successful. It's wonderful to know you're already planning to advertise with us again, and we look forward to helping you with your next listing.

Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your continued support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The site was very easy to use

The site was very easy to use. Able to find and navigate. Great experience

20 July 2026
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk

Thank you for your fantastic review, Sean.

We're delighted to hear you found Freeads easy to use and simple to navigate. We work hard to make advertising and browsing as straightforward as possible, so it's wonderful to know you had such a great experience.

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

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