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.

I really appreciate how Hoxhunt provides high-quality training in security, improving our protection against attacks via mail and creating safe conduct. I like the way it works, especially the types of attacks, the leveling up experience, and achievements. It makes the activity feel good. The attacks are well built, and sometimes it's hard to be 100% sure of them, which is a challenging and valuable aspect. The gamification of the evolution for each user is very friendly and easy to engage with, as are the achievements. The initial setup of Hoxhunt was so easy; it was automated by our digital workplace engineers. Additionally, I use it integrated with Outlook. On a scale from 1 to 10, I recommend Hoxhunt a solid 10 over 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The training pause is not as flexible as it should be, and it should have mini tools integrated to help the user improve their knowledge in mail technology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like that it has made me stop and think before opening emails. Before Hoxhunt, I would just open emails without double-checking, but now that I’m more aware of the threat, I pay closer attention. The gamification also makes it more interesting, since it triggers my competitive spirit and keeps me engaged. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One downside of Huxhunt is that there aren’t that many training sessions, and a lot of the phishing emails are way too obvious. That said, some are actually very well made and hard to spot. Overall, the performance is great. I’m not sure about the pricing since I don’t pay for it myself—my company does—but I hope it isn’t too expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like Hoxhunt's simple UI and the basic scoring system; it makes it interesting and easy for anyone to use. The integration with Outlook is seamless and doesn't require opening other apps, which is very convenient. I also appreciate that once an email is marked as spam, it updates the overall directory, helping to prevent other employees from falling for the same spammy addresses. The setup was really easy since it was integrated into the Outlook system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The overall speed of the website seems a bit slow. Also, the related score on the global level could be improved or offer guidance on how to better our scores compared to our peers in the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.