How to Play Bing Homepage Quiz on Mobile vs Desktop: The Complete 2026 Guide
Same daily trivia, two very different experiences. Here's exactly how the Bing Homepage Quiz works on your phone and your computer in 2026 — plus what the new Microsoft Rewards tiers mean for your points.
You open Bing, the background image catches your eye, and right beneath the search box there's a little prompt asking if you know the answer. One tap later, you're three questions deep into the Bing Homepage Quiz and learning about a mountain pass you'd never heard of. It's quick, it's oddly satisfying, and it can earn you Microsoft Rewards points.
But the quiz doesn't look or feel the same everywhere. On a phone it's compact and tap-first; on a desktop it's wrapped in a big, clickable image with extra facts to explore. And with Microsoft rebuilding its Rewards program in 2026, how you play now affects your points more than it used to. Let's walk through all of it.
🆕What's New in 2026
The quiz itself is still the same daily ritual, but a lot has changed around it this year. Here's the quick version before we get into the how-to:
New Rewards tiers
Microsoft replaced the old Level 1 and Level 2 with Member, Silver, and Gold tiers that you re-earn every month. The U.S. switched over in July 2026, following rollouts in other regions.
One shared search cap
Phone and computer searches now count toward a single daily search limit. Searching on mobile no longer unlocks a separate bucket of points.
Quick 3-question format
The homepage quiz typically serves three multiple-choice questions with three options each, tied to the day's featured image.
Redesigned dashboard
The Rewards dashboard got a makeover, and some activities have moved around. If you can't find the quiz tile, it's often just in a new spot.
🌍What Is the Bing Homepage Quiz?
The Bing Homepage Quiz is a free daily trivia game built right into bing.com. Every day, Bing features a new background photo — a rainforest, a lighthouse, a herd of migrating animals — and the quiz asks a few questions about it. One day you're guessing which tree dominates a temperate rainforest; the next, you're figuring out what a flock of birds is actually called.
Why do people love it? It takes under a minute, you walk away knowing something new, and if you're signed in to your Microsoft account it can contribute to your Microsoft Rewards — points you can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, Xbox rewards, or charity donations.
Want to warm up first? Try our daily Bing Homepage Quiz practice round, or mix things up with the Bing News Quiz and the Bing Entertainment Quiz.
📱How to Play the Bing Quiz on Mobile
Most people play on their phones these days, and the good news is you don't need to install anything. Here's how it works:
Open bing.com in any mobile browser
Chrome, Safari, Edge, Samsung Internet — they all work. You can also use the Microsoft Bing app or Edge if you already have them, but the browser is all you need.
Sign in to your Microsoft account
Tap the profile icon in the top corner and sign in. Skip this and you can still play, but nothing will count toward Microsoft Rewards.
Find the quiz card
Look just below the search bar or scroll down slightly. The quiz usually appears as a small card with a question prompt linked to the day's image. Microsoft tests layouts often, so its exact spot can shift.
Tap your answers
Each question gives you three options. Tap one and Bing shows whether you got it right, usually with a short fun fact. Move through all three to complete the quiz.
Check your Rewards dashboard
Open the Rewards icon or visit rewards.bing.com to confirm the activity registered. If the quiz is part of your Daily Set that day, it'll show as completed.
Pro tip: Mobile is the fastest way to play. The lightweight layout loads in a flash, which makes it perfect for a quick brain boost while you're waiting for your coffee or riding the train.
💻How to Play the Bing Homepage Quiz on Desktop
If you prefer a laptop or PC, the desktop version is the more immersive way to play — that full-screen photo really shines on a big monitor.
Go to bing.com
Use any browser. Microsoft Edge tends to integrate most smoothly with Rewards, but Chrome, Firefox, and Safari work fine.
Sign in
Click Sign in at the top right. Your Rewards points counter will appear once you're logged in.
Explore the homepage image
Look beneath the search box for the quiz prompt, or hover over the image to reveal info hotspots. Clicking the quiz prompt launches the questions.
Answer and dig deeper
Desktop often shows extra context — longer descriptions, related searches, and "learn more" links about the image's location or subject. Great if you like going down a rabbit hole.
Confirm your points
Click your Rewards counter in the top right to open the flyout and check that the quiz shows as done.
⚖️Mobile vs Desktop: Which One Wins?
Honestly, both are great — they just suit different moments. Here's how they stack up in 2026:
| Feature | 📱 Mobile | 💻 Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Very fast, lightweight pages | A bit heavier, but richer visuals |
| Where to find it | Quiz card below the search bar | Below the search box or via image hotspots |
| Quiz format | Compact, tap-friendly cards | Larger layout with more detail |
| Extra content | Short facts after each answer | Longer descriptions and related links |
| Best for | Quick daily plays on the go | Relaxed sessions and deeper learning |
| Rewards support | ✅ Full support | ✅ Full support |
| Search points (2026) | Shared daily cap across both devices | |
The verdict: For speed and convenience, the phone wins. For a fuller, more visual trivia experience, desktop takes it. Since the quiz only counts once per day either way, pick whichever fits your routine.
🎁Microsoft Rewards in 2026: What It Means for Quiz Players
This is the biggest change for anyone who plays for points. Microsoft's 2026 overhaul reshaped how points are earned, and here's what you should know.
The new tier system
Your tier now depends on your activity each month, and it caps how many points you can earn from Bing searches per day (at 5 points per search):
Reaching Gold currently requires earning 750 points in a month plus completing two level-up activities, and it comes with a monthly bonus. Daily activities like the homepage quiz are one of the easiest ways to keep your monthly total ticking upward.
Where the quiz fits in
The homepage quiz often appears as part of your Daily Set — a small group of daily activities on your Rewards dashboard. In many regions you're credited for completing it, not just for getting every answer right. The exact point value has shifted during 2026 and can differ by region and account, so your dashboard is always the final word.
Heads-up: Microsoft rolled these changes out gradually, so your tiers, limits, and activities may look slightly different depending on your country and when your account was updated.
🛠️Quiz Not Showing? Try These Fixes
Sometimes the quiz just vanishes. It's usually temporary, and one of these fixes tends to sort it out:
- Sign out and back in to refresh your Rewards connection.
- Clear your cache and cookies, or open Bing in a private window to test.
- Pause your ad blocker on bing.com — some block the quiz module.
- Update your browser or app, especially if you use the Microsoft Bing app.
- Check your region settings. Availability varies by country, and a mismatched region can hide the quiz.
- Switch devices. If it's missing on your phone, check desktop — and vice versa.
- Look at the Rewards dashboard at rewards.bing.com, where the quiz may appear as a Daily Set tile.
Still stuck? Our Bing Homepage Quiz hub has a fresh set of questions every day so you never miss your trivia fix.
🧠Tips to Score Higher on the Bing Quiz
- Read the image caption first. The description under the photo often hints at the answers.
- Think about the theme. All three questions usually revolve around the same place, animal, or event.
- Use elimination. With only three options, ruling out one obvious wrong answer gives you a 50/50 shot.
- Play every day. Consistency keeps your monthly points climbing, which matters more than ever with the new tiers.
- Practice with themed quizzes. Our daily Bing quizzes are a fun way to sharpen your geography, nature, and history knowledge.
❓FAQs About the Bing Quiz on Phone and Desktop
Can I play the Bing quiz without signing in?
Yes. The quiz is free for everyone, but you need to be signed in to a Microsoft account for it to count toward Microsoft Rewards.
Is the Bing quiz on phone different from desktop?
The questions are generally the same. The difference is the layout: mobile uses compact, tap-friendly cards, while desktop shows a larger image with extra facts and links.
Do I need the Bing app to play?
No. Any mobile browser works. The Microsoft Bing app and Edge are optional.
Can I earn double points by playing on both devices?
No. The quiz counts once per day per account, and in 2026 phone and computer searches also share a single daily search cap.
How many questions are in the Bing Homepage Quiz?
Usually three multiple-choice questions, each with three answer options, all tied to the day's featured image.
Can I play past Bing quizzes?
Bing doesn't keep an official archive, but you can explore earlier questions and practice rounds on our Bing Homepage Quiz hub.
Why does the Bing quiz sometimes disappear?
It's usually a regional limitation, an ad blocker, a sign-in issue, or Microsoft testing a new layout. Check back later or try another device.
🌟Final Thoughts
Whether you tap through it on your phone during your commute or click around the full-screen image on your desktop, the Bing Homepage Quiz is one of the easiest little habits to build. It takes a minute, teaches you something new, and — with Microsoft Rewards' 2026 tiers putting more weight on daily activity — it still helps your points add up.
Our advice? Play on whichever device you have in hand, stay signed in, and make it part of your daily routine.
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