Free sample · Free
Free IQ Test
20 questions · about 12 minutes · instant estimated IQ · no email
- 20 questions
- Up to 20 min
- Instant result, no email
Before you start
- 20 questions, 20 minutes. The clock is generous - most people finish early.
- Pick one answer per question. You can go Back and change answers until you finish.
- No calculator or notes - just your brain. Questions get harder as you go.
A free sample. The full tests come in three levels. No email needed.
What this free IQ test measures
The Real IQ Test is built on the abilities that modern intelligence research (the Cattell-Horn-Carroll model) treats as the core of general intelligence. In 20 questions you meet all five of them:
- Pattern reasoning - find the rule hidden in a grid of shapes (like Raven's matrices).
- Numerical reasoning - number series and quick word problems.
- Verbal reasoning - analogies, odd-one-out and word meaning.
- Logical deduction - what must be true, given the facts.
- Spatial reasoning - turning shapes in your mind.
The questions start easy and get harder. They are designed to be fair and to make sense: every answer has a clear rule you can explain.
Free sample vs. Brain Club
| Free sample | Brain Club | |
|---|---|---|
| IQ questions | 20 | 50 + 40 + 40 (3 levels) |
| Abilities measured | 5 | 5, in depth + working memory |
| IQ score & percentile | Estimate | Full scores |
| "Room of 100" result + share images | ||
| Certificate with your name (PDF) | ||
| Brain report with every answer explained (PDF) | ||
| Kids IQ Test, EQ, Memory, Logic, Verbal, Spatial, Reaction & Intelligence-type tests | ||
| Brain games, daily & weekly challenges, rankings | ||
| Price | Free | 14 days free, then $5.90/month |
Tips for your best score
- Find a quiet spot and silence notifications for 15 minutes.
- On pattern questions, check rows and columns separately - then shapes, shading and number.
- Don't get stuck: skip ahead with Next and come back with Back.
- Trust your reasoning, not the first "obvious" answer - some questions have a trap.
Frequently asked questions
Is the IQ test really free?
Yes. The 20-question Free IQ Test is free to take and you see your estimated IQ, your percentile and your "room of 100" result straight away - no sign-up and no email. It is a sample. Brain Club unlocks the full IQ tests in three levels, certificates, brain reports, every other test, brain games and daily challenges: 14 days free, then $5.90/month.
How does Brain Club work?
Brain Club is a membership with a free trial: 14 days free, then $5.90/month, or 1 month free, then $59/year. The price is shown before you start, you are not charged during the trial, and you can cancel anytime before it ends to pay nothing.
What do I get with Brain Club?
Every IQ test in three levels (the Official, the Advanced and the hard Real IQ Test), the Kids IQ Test, a certificate with your name and a PDF brain report for every test, the EQ, Memory, Logic, Verbal, Spatial, Reaction & Focus and Multiple Intelligences tests, seven brain games, a new challenge every day and every week, and the rankings.
Which IQ test is the most accurate?
The Real IQ Test (level 3). It has the hardest questions, adds working memory, and is scored honestly on the standard IQ scale - so most people land between 85 and 115. The Official and Advanced tests are easier and score more generously, which makes them a great confidence boost. No online test replaces a clinical assessment.
How accurate is an online IQ test?
Our tests use the same kinds of questions as professional tests - pattern matrices, number series, analogies, deduction, mental rotation and memory - and score you on the familiar IQ scale. They are a well-designed estimate for self-discovery and fun. Only a licensed psychologist using a test such as the WAIS or Stanford-Binet can give a clinical IQ score.
What is a good IQ score?
The average IQ is 100 by definition, and about two-thirds of people score between 85 and 115. A score of 110-119 is above average, 120-129 is superior, and 130 or more puts you in roughly the top 2% - the level Mensa accepts.
How long does the test take?
The Free IQ Test has 20 questions and takes most people 10 to 15 minutes. The Official IQ Test has 50 questions (45-minute limit); the Advanced and Real IQ Tests have 40 questions each (40-minute limit).
Can I share my result?
Yes - that is half the fun. After the test you get a ready-made image for your Instagram or TikTok story and a square post, plus a link. Brain Club adds a PDF certificate with your name that anyone can verify on our site.