Question 1

What is an IQ test?

Accepted Answer

An IQ test estimates your reasoning ability against a standard scale where 100 is the average. The single number matters less than what each domain (verbal, spatial, logical, working memory) says about how you think. Our full test asks 60 questions across those four domains, takes about 30 minutes, and uses adaptive scoring, so harder questions you get right count for more. Beyond the test, the site has 40 brain-training games, community puzzle questions, and a research library on intelligence science.

Question 2

How is your test different from other free IQ sites?

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Three things. Real scale Scores are calibrated to the standard 100-mean, 15-SD scale, not an internal “fun” score. Four subscores Verbal, spatial, logical and working memory, not just one headline number. Nothing in the way No signup, no email gate, no paywall after the test. The methodology page explains the scoring math in plain English.

Question 3

Who can take the test?

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Anyone 13 or older. Norms are calibrated for adults but work for teenagers and seniors too, and your percentile is computed against your age group. Teens, 13–17 Same questions; your percentile reflects your age group. Adults, 18–64 The default, and where norms are tightest, since the research sample is largest here. Seniors, 65+ Same test. Processing-speed scores trend slightly lower with age, which the percentile accounts for.

Question 4

What languages is the test available in?

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Nine: English, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian and Turkish. Questions and answers are translated; scoring is identical in every language. Pick your language before you start. Switching mid-test won't carry your progress over.

Question 5

Which test should I take?

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Choose by how much detail you want, then use the related tools for a specific skill. Full IQ test 60 questions in about 30 minutes, with the fullest domain breakdown on this site. Quick IQ test 20 questions and up to 20 minutes when time is short; the subscores are less precise. Practice test 10 sample questions with instant feedback, so the format is familiar before you begin. Specialized tests Standalone reasoning, memory and other tests when a full profile is broader than you need. Brain training 40 short games for skills the test draws on. Free, with no signup.

Question 6

How should I prepare?

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You cannot cram for an IQ test, but you can give yourself a fairer session. Quiet space Phone away, notifications off, nobody interrupting for 30 minutes. Rest first Take it when you're alert. Tiredness noticeably lowers processing-speed scores. One sitting Don't refresh or switch tabs mid-test: answers save in the browser, but timers reset. Retakes are fine. Leave a few days between them, so practice effects do not flatter the next score.

Question 7

What do I need to take the test?

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A current browser, a stable connection and a little uninterrupted time are enough. Browser Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge, anything updated in the last two years. Internet Just enough to load the questions. Once loaded the test runs locally, so brief drops are fine. Screen Spatial questions are easier on a bigger screen. Phones work, but rotation tasks are harder on them. Time About 30 minutes for the full test, less for the quick one.

Question 8

What do my results include?

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Your IQ test result appears when you finish, no paywall and no email gate. Overall IQ One number on the standard 100-mean scale, computed from your responses across all four domains. Percentile Where your score sits relative to the population. Four subscores Verbal, spatial, logical and working memory, each scored separately so you can see your shape. Permanent link Your result lives at its own unique URL, stored permanently. Bookmark it, share it, or close the tab.

Question 9

What does my IQ score mean?

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On a 100-mean scale, about two people in three fall between 85 and 115. Here are the usual bands: Below 70 Significantly below average. If results like this are consistent or causing concern, a formal evaluation gives more context. 70–84 Below average. 85–115 Average: about two-thirds of the population. 116–130 Above average: roughly the top 16 percent. 131–145 Gifted range: roughly the top 2 percent. 146–160 Highly gifted: roughly the top 0.1 percent. Above 160 Extremely rare, and beyond the reliable range of any 30-minute test, including this one. An IQ score samples academic and reasoning ability. It does not measure creativity, social skill, drive or wisdom.

Question 10

Which cognitive domains do you measure?

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Four domains that cover the main kinds of reasoning sampled by this test. Verbal Vocabulary, analogies and reasoning through language. Closely tied to reading and academic performance. Spatial Mental rotation, visual patterns, fitting shapes together. Useful for engineering, design and STEM. Logical Pattern recognition, inference and abstract problem-solving: the closest single measure to fluid intelligence. Working memory Holding and manipulating information in your head.

Question 11

How do you handle my data?

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Minimally. Anonymous by default No signup, no email, no name. Your result is tied to a random ID, not to you as a person. No sharing We don't sell or share data with anyone. Aggregate percentile data is anonymized. GDPR European users have full rights under GDPR. Cookie consent is genuine: opt out and we honor it. Encrypted All traffic uses HTTPS, and server access is restricted and audited. Need your data removed? Email editorial@whats-your-iq.com and we will handle it within a few days.

Question 12

What control do I have over my data?

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Full control. View it Your result link shows everything we hold about your test: score, percentile and subscores. Delete it Email us to remove your stored result. Clearing your browser data removes the local copy. Export it Save the result page as a PDF or screenshot; the permanent link works too. Skip cookies Decline analytics in the cookie banner. The test works exactly the same.

Question 13

How do I save my result?

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There is no account to create. Your unique result link is the record you can return to later. Bookmark it Return to the same result page any time. Save as PDF Use your browser's print-to-PDF for an offline copy. Share it Send the link to a friend and compare your domain breakdowns. There is no password to remember or account to recover.

Question 14

My question isn't here. How do I reach you?

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By email. A real person reads it, usually replying within a day or two. General editorial@whats-your-iq.com Privacy Same address, with “privacy” in the subject line. Bugs Include the page URL and your browser. The more specific, the faster we can fix it.

Question 15

Something broke during the test. What now?

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Try these in order. Refresh Answers save locally as you go, so a refresh usually picks up where you left off. Clear the cache If a question shows the wrong content, clearing the site cache and reloading fixes most cases. Switch browser Older mobile browsers can struggle with the spatial questions. Email us If nothing works, write to editorial@whats-your-iq.com with what happened.

Question 16

Which devices and browsers work?

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Pretty much anything updated in the last two years. Browsers Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge: current and previous major version. Mobile iOS Safari and Android Chrome both work. Desktop Windows, macOS and Linux. Recommended for the full test. Screen 1024×768 or larger is comfortable; phone screens work but cramp the spatial questions. If your setup should work and doesn't, send us your browser version and we'll investigate.

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