Hoxhunt Reviews & Product Details

Hoxhunt has genuinely improved my ability to spot spam and phishing emails. The scenarios are extremely realistic—far more so than other security awareness tools I’ve used in the past—and they closely mirror the kinds of messages that actually show up in a real inbox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, I don't have many complaints. There aren't too many emails sent, the trainings are short and to the point, and it helps me think before opening a suspicious email. No complaints at this time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, the biggest thing Hoxhunt has going for it is that it doesn't feel like training. Most companies do that one annual security course where you sit through a slideshow for 45 minutes, click "I understand," and forget everything by lunch. Hoxhunt just quietly sends you the occasional fake phishing email and waits to see what you do. That's it. It's low-key enough that people actually engage with it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it only covers phishing. It's very good at that one thing, but cybersecurity awareness is broader than email threats, and Hoxhunt doesn't really address the rest of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like how they have the adaptive training, spicy modes and also the integration with the outlook ribbons of hoxhunt button.

The simulated phishing emails look very close to real‑world threats.

Also the Strong analytics, reporting dashboard promoting the competitive nature with peers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes there are too many emails, which can cause alert fatigue. Also, because the emails look realistic and legitimate, they can sometimes create a sense of threat and make me worry about real, original emails. As a result, I end up viewing them all with extra caution and double-checking them using the hoxhunt button. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mini-game experience for sure. As a gamer myself if find it fun and egaging while it is also informative. I find Hoxhunt's strategy very effective, I not only learn about cyber security but I have fun doing it and I'm always excited to find a Hoxhunt email. The levelling up and achievemets are simple, fun and keep me wanting to gain move. The interface is functional, instructions are clear, integrating this fuction was simple and so is using it on a daily basis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly I don't think there is anything I dislike. Perhaps I would like to see the hox emails apprear more often, but on the other hand it is important not to over-do it, so it stays refreshing and not annoying. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"As a software engineer at Publicis Sapient, I value Hoxhunt’s low-friction, technical approach to security. It replaces long training videos with instant, 'catch-and-learn' simulations that live directly in my inbox.

I especially appreciate the immediate feedback loop—after reporting a threat, I get a quick technical breakdown of the headers and social engineering tactics used. It turns a compliance task into a 30-second problem-solving challenge that doesn't disrupt my development workflow or context-switch me away from my code." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"As a developer, I find the predictability a bit limiting after a while; once you recognize the vendor’s templates, it feels more like 'spot the Hoxhunt' than a true security test.

Additionally, the gamification can conflict with deep work. The pressure to report simulations quickly to maintain leaderboard standing rewards constant inbox monitoring, which is counterproductive when I’m trying to stay in the 'flow state' for complex coding or deployments." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how easy Hoxhunt is to engage with and navigate. As a competitive person, I enjoy that after every successfully reported email (for example), you earn stars that keep accumulating and lead to badges. When I report an email, I also like how Hoxhunt breaks down the most important signs of a scam and makes me more aware of what to look out for. The ease of using Hoxhunt is a bonus! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is very user friendly and informs me of how to navigate the scams that could be sent over, so I do not believe Hoxhunt has any downsides! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's an interactive and adaptive learning approach. The platform uses gamified micro-training and real-time feedback to make spotting and reporting phishing emails both engaging and effective. This not only helps me stay alert to potential threats but also builds confidence in handling suspicious emails. I also appreciate that it reduces the burden on security teams by automating phishing analysis, while still giving employees meaningful insights. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Hoxhunt valuable overall, but at times the exercises are too similar, and the notifications can be disruptive. More diverse content and flexible scheduling would improve the experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's has become a vehicle for conversation starters in the office. Almost like a game or competition. We will confide in our colleagues when we've been duped by Hoxhunt! The Frequency of the emails has a good cadence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly there isn't much to dislike. It's a program to help employees spot phishing emails. It's a really good training tool. I haven't had to use Customer Support yet, but how they communicate in general is really good. Ease of integration for my office was simple and easy. Implementation as well. Everyone seems to enjoy participating. Super easy to use. There hasn't been a single instance of struggle using this program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The whole idea of teaching users about cybersecurity through gamification and test cases is simply great. I see real excitement among my colleagues whenever they receive a suspicious email generated by Hoxhunt. They ask each other whether it’s legitimate and if they should click on it. That alone shows the approach works, it makes people pause, question, and reflect on their actions in the digital world.

The emails created by Hoxhunt are incredibly convincing. It’s so easy to fall for them because they look genuine and are highly relevant to what a typical user might encounter in real life. I also love how each email is followed by a detailed, engaging, and educational explanation that clearly highlights modern phishing patterns and the tricks used by fraudsters.

I always look forward to the Hoxhunt test emails, as they allow me to challenge myself and assess my own knowledge. The learning explanations are so good that I often take screenshots to use when coaching my elderly parents at home.

It’s a great product that delivers strong results through fun, learning, and a healthy sense of cross‑team competition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like everything: your platform with overall scores is also great, with fantastic UX and UI design that’s genuinely pleasant to the eye. The only suggestion I would offer is to allow users to download all the learning content assigned to each email test as a PDF, so it can be saved and referred to again in the future. It would also be helpful to have the option to revisit tasks that were missed and have expired due to not completing them within the timeline. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Hoxhunt has a ranking system and challenges that help me understand whether I'm getting phished or not. It's pretty amazing to be part of a ranking, and the experience feels almost like a game, playing for shields and achievements. The gamified elements help me realize more easily when something might be a phishing mail. I also find the setup to be really easy as we just received an email, logged in, and everything was automatic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the ranking is sometimes a little bit confusing. It's not the first person in the ranking having more stars, but the one being faster at responding. Sometimes I feel this is not correct, it should be the one with more stars at least. There's even a bug where people can respond twice from different devices to get more stars. I don't like that from a competitive side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.