What 01net does

01net is a French-language technology media company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, operating editorial websites (01net.com and its Spanish, German, Italian, and English editions), a software download platform (Telecharger.com), and a dedicated affiliate commerce platform (Shop.01net.com). The company produces technology news, product reviews, buying guides, lab tests under the 01lab brand, and video content covering smartphones, PCs, TVs, audio, cybersecurity, VPNs, antivirus, website builders, gaming, and software. Its business model is built on two revenue streams: affiliate marketing commissions earned when readers purchase partner products (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Norton, Bitdefender, Avast, eToro, Bitpanda, Trade Republic, Wix, Hostinger, PlanetHoster), and display advertising and sponsored content. 01net is part of the Keleops media group alongside Presse-citron, Journal du Geek, and iPhon, sharing infrastructure and advertising sales across a consolidated French tech publishing portfolio.

Name

01net

Legal name

01net

Website

https://01net.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

01net is a French tech media company founded in 2000 that publishes product reviews, buying guides, and news, monetizing its audience through affiliate commissions and advertising across VPNs, antivirus, hosting, and crypto verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Media & Digital Publishing

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Tipping, Donations & Micro-Payments (MPACAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Creator Monetization & Tipping Platforms (MPACABAE)

Keywords

• Technology news media
• Product reviews
• Buying guides
• Software downloads
• Affiliate marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Affiliate Marketing / Commissions: 01net earns commissions when readers click affiliate links and purchase products from partner companies including VPNs (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Surfshark), antivirus software (Norton, Bitdefender, Avast, Intego), web hosting (PlanetHoster, Hostinger, Wix), and crypto/trading platforms (eToro, Bitpanda, Trade Republic). Commissions are earned without additional cost to the consumer.
2. Advertising Revenue: Display advertising and sponsored content on the website, including promotional articles and deal-focused content.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

01net is a French technology media publication founded in 2000 that produces independent editorial content including tech news, expert product reviews, comparative product tests, buying guides, and a software download platform (Telecharger.com). The company monetizes primarily through affiliate marketing partnerships with antivirus, VPN, web hosting, website builder, and cryptocurrency platforms, alongside display advertising and sponsored content.

Product overview

01net is a French tech publication and digital media platform offering editorial content including news articles, product reviews, and buying guides across technology categories. The company operates an affiliate-driven commercial platform (shop.01net.com) featuring product recommendations and deals for antivirus software, VPN services, web hosting, website builders, and cryptocurrency trading platforms. Content verticals cover smartphones, PCs, TVs, audio equipment, AI, cybersecurity, VPNs, gaming, and software downloads via Telecharger.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 01net Editorial Platform French-language tech news, product reviews, and buying guides covering smartphones, PCs, TVs, audio, AI, cybersecurity, VPNs, antivirus, gaming, and software, targeted at tech-savvy French consumers seeking independent reviews and product comparisons.
• Telecharger.com Wholly-owned software download platform offering PC utilities, multimedia players, security tools, browsers, and productivity applications for Windows, Mac, and Android, for end users seeking software downloads.
• 01net Shop (Affiliate Platform) Affiliate-driven commercial platform featuring curated product recommendations for antivirus software, VPNs, web hosting, website builders, and cryptocurrency platforms with exclusive discount codes, linking readers to third-party partner products.

Quantifiable outcome

• No editorial placement can be purchased; commission never determines ranking

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norton (Gen Digital)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNorton is featured as a top antivirus recommendation on 01net. Partnership includes affiliate links and editorial coverage of Norton antivirus products, VPN, and security suites. Norton is part of Gen Digital which also includes Avast, AVG, and Avira.
• BitdefendercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBitdefender is featured as a leading antivirus solution in 01net comparisons, with affiliate partnership links and detailed editorial coverage of antivirus products and security features.
• Avast / Avast OnecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAvast One (launched May 2026) is featured as the best free antivirus recommendation. Editorial coverage includes detailed reviews and affiliate links to Avast products.
• NordVPNcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNordVPN is featured as a top VPN recommendation with exclusive discount codes for 01net readers. Partnership includes affiliate links and detailed editorial coverage of VPN and antivirus Next Gen products.
• ExpressVPNcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExpressVPN is featured in 01net's VPN comparisons section with dedicated partner pages and affiliate links.
• CyberGhostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCyberGhost VPN is listed in 01net's VPN comparison section with partner links.
• SurfsharkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSurfshark VPN is listed in 01net's VPN comparison section with partner links.
• IntegominorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntego is featured as the top Mac antivirus recommendation in 01net's free antivirus comparison, with affiliate links and editorial reviews.
• eTorocoreGTM or Marketing PartnereToro is featured as the top crypto trading platform recommendation with detailed reviews, affiliate links, and comprehensive coverage of the platform's features, fees, and trading tools.
• BitpandacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBitpanda is featured as a top crypto and multi-asset platform with affiliate links and detailed editorial reviews covering cryptocurrency trading, staking, and educational features.
• Trade RepubliccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade Republic is featured as the top broker recommendation in 01net's 2026 broker comparison, with affiliate links and editorial coverage of trading features and low fees.
• WixcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWix is featured as the top website builder recommendation in 01net's 2026 comparison with affiliate links, detailed reviews, and comprehensive editorial coverage including AI features (Wix Harmony, Aria).
• HostingercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHostinger is featured as the best value website builder with exclusive discount codes (01NET) and editorial coverage of web hosting and website creation features including AI Horizons tool.
• PlanetHostercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlanetHoster is featured in 01net's website builder and hosting comparisons with exclusive codes (PHA-01NET), editorial reviews, and coverage of WordPress AI SiteBuilder features.
• JimdominorGTM or Marketing PartnerJimdo is featured as a website builder option in 01net's 2026 comparison with affiliate links and editorial reviews.
• Site123minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSite123 is listed as a website builder option in 01net's comparison with affiliate links.
• WebnodeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebnode is featured as a website builder option in 01net's comparison with editorial coverage of AI-powered site creation features.
• Keleops GroupcoreOthers01net is part of the Keleops media group which also includes Presse-citron, Journal du Geek, and iPhon. The group provides shared infrastructure, advertising sales, and media kit services (referenced as 'Kit média').

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Telecharger.com: Software download portal integrated with 01net; comparable to Clubic's download roots and competes in software distribution, monetization through download-related affiliates, and French tech consumer traffic.
• Clubic: Long-established French tech publication covering software downloads, hardware, and enterprise IT; directly comparable in product review format, software distribution heritage (Telecharger-style), and B2C affiliate model.
• FrAndroid: Major French tech media site focused on smartphones, connected devices, and software, monetized through affiliate links and advertising; competes directly with 01net for French tech-savvy consumer attention and affiliate-driven commerce traffic.
• Presse-citron: Sister publication within the Keleops Group covering consumer tech news and buying guides in French; operates the same affiliate-driven revenue model and shares media kit infrastructure with 01net.
• Tom's Guide France: French edition of the global Tom's Guide brand; publishes buying guides, product reviews, and VPN/antivirus/hosting comparisons identical in format and monetization to 01net's shop verticals.
• Journal du Geek: Another Keleops Group publication focused on tech news, gaming, and product reviews for French audiences; offers an immediate cross-promotional and competitive comparison point for 01net's audience and monetization approach.
• CNET France: Global tech media brand with a French edition offering product reviews, buying guides, and affiliate-driven content in identical verticals (VPNs, antivirus, hosting, software) to 01net, serving the same French-speaking audience.
• Les Numériques: Leading French consumer tech publication running its own product testing labs and buying guides; directly comparable to 01net in audience, verticals (smartphones, laptops, audio, VPNs), and affiliate/display monetization model.

Broad incumbents

• The Verge: Large US-based tech publication operating as Vox Media property; comparable editorial format (reviews, buying guides, affiliate monetization) and serves as a benchmark for international English-language tech media scale.
• Wirecutter (New York Times): Premier affiliate-driven product review and buying guide publication owned by The New York Times; represents the high-water mark of the buying-guide affiliate business model that 01net operates in for French audiences.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/01net

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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