How sharp is your brain? Find out in about 12 minutes.
Twenty-one fresh puzzles: shape patterns, mirrors and rotations, numbers, words, logic and memory. Your result, strengths and a shareable score card appear instantly. Free, no sign-up, nothing hidden behind a paywall.
What an online IQ-style test can and can’t tell you
Intelligence tests try to measure reasoning: spotting patterns, working with numbers and words, thinking through logic and holding information in mind. This brain test samples all of those with short puzzles that get harder as you go.
The six skills in the test
- Pattern: matrices, shape series, counting and odd-one-out puzzles, which check how well you spot rules without being told them.
- Spatial: mirror images, rotating figures and symmetry, which test how well you can turn and flip shapes in your head.
- Numbers: number series, from simple steps to interleaved and doubling patterns.
- Words: analogies that test how you see relationships between ideas.
- Logic: short reasoning questions and classic trick puzzles.
- Memory: a code you memorise at the start and recall at the end.
How to get your best score
- Take it when you are rested and won’t be interrupted.
- For matrices and series, check one attribute at a time: shape, then count, then fill, then size.
- For mirror puzzles, follow the top row of the figure and see where it ends up when the figure is flipped.
- For number series, look at the gaps between numbers first, then at the gaps between the gaps.
- Don’t dwell: a first instinct is right more often than a long second-guess.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real IQ test?
No. A clinical IQ test is given one-to-one by a trained psychologist and compared against large, carefully built norms. This test is a free, entertainment-grade brain teaser that uses the same kinds of puzzles. Its score is an estimate, so treat it as a fun benchmark rather than a diagnosis.
How is the score worked out?
Harder puzzles count for more than easy ones. Your weighted share of correct answers is converted onto the usual IQ scale (average 100) using our own calibration. We show a range, not a single exact number, because short online tests are not precise.
What kinds of puzzles are in it?
Pattern matrices and shape series, mirror images, rotating figures, symmetry, counting, odd-one-out shapes, number series, word analogies, logic questions and a short memory task. The shape puzzles are generated fresh every time, so a retake does not repeat them.
How can I challenge a friend?
After your test, copy the challenge link. Your friend gets exactly the same puzzles, so you can compare scores fairly.
Do you save my results?
Your results and history stay on your own device in your browser storage. We do not ask for an account, an email address or payment, and your score is never hidden behind a paywall.
Entertainment and education only. Scores from a short online test can’t replace a professional assessment. If you have concerns about learning or cognition, speak to a qualified professional.