Introvert or Extrovert Test
This free introvert or extrovert test uses 24 research statements to place you on one scale, from introvert through ambivert to extrovert, in about three minutes.
- 24 statements
- About 3 min
- Six facet scores
Updated
How well does each statement describe you? Answer for how you usually are.
Compare yourself with people you know of about your own age, and go with your first honest reaction. There are no right or wrong answers. Keyboard: 1 to 5 to answer, Enter for next, Backspace to go back. Answers save on this device as you go.
Your result
Your six facets
Each bar is one part of the trait, scored from its four statements. A higher score means more of it.
Your score is where your answers fell on a 0 to 100 scale. 50 is the middle of the scale, not the average person, and it is not a percentile. It is saved only on this device.
Your answers are scored in your browser and saved only on this device. For all five Big Five traits and your four-letter type, take the full test.
Am I an introvert or an extrovert?
Your score answers that as a point on a line, not a yes or no. Researchers measure one trait, Extraversion, from low to high. Introverts sit toward the low end and extroverts toward the high end. On this test, a score under 35 means you lean introvert, 35 to 65 means you are in the middle, often called an ambivert, and 66 or more means you lean extrovert.
Those cut-off points are our own simple bands on the 0 to 100 scale, the same bands we use for every trait on this site. They are not official categories, and a score of 64 is much closer to 66 than to 40. Look at your number, not just the label.
Introvert vs extrovert: what is the difference?
The main difference is energy. Extroverts tend to feel lifted by people, noise and activity. Introverts tend to feel lifted by quiet time and small groups, and a long day with people can leave them tired. Neither is better, and both can be friendly, confident and good at their jobs.
| Area | Introverts tend to | Extroverts tend to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | Recharge with quiet time alone or with one or two people | Recharge by being around people and activity |
| Talking | Think first, then speak | Think out loud while talking |
| Groups | Prefer a few close friends and deep talks | Enjoy big groups and meeting new people |
| Attention | Happy in the background | Comfortable in the spotlight |
| A free evening | A book, a game, a walk or one friend | Plans with friends, an event or a night out |
| Work | Focus best in long, quiet blocks | Focus best with people and variety around |
What is an ambivert?
An ambivert is someone near the middle of the Extraversion scale. They enjoy people, and they also need time alone. They can be chatty at a party and quiet at home. Many people fit this description, because scores on most traits bunch up around the middle and thin out toward the ends.
Why is it a scale and not a box?
Personality traits don’t split people into two clear groups. If you line up everyone’s Extraversion scores, most people fall somewhere in the middle, with fewer at each end. A label like “introvert” is a handy short form, but it hides how far from the middle you are.
One score also hides detail inside the trait. Extraversion is made of six parts, called facets. You might score high on friendliness and low on thrill-seeking, or love leading a team but dislike big parties. That is why this test shows six facet bars as well as your overall score.
What are the six facets of extraversion?
- Friendliness (Friendliness): You warm up to people fast and make friends easily.
- Love of groups (Gregariousness): You enjoy crowds, parties and busy places.
- Taking charge (Assertiveness): You speak up and like to lead.
- Busyness (Activity Level): You keep a fast pace and a full schedule.
- Thrill-seeking (Excitement-Seeking): You crave excitement and adventure.
- Cheerfulness (Cheerfulness): You feel and show joy and good humor.
Read more about each facet, and what high and low scores look like, on our extraversion page.
Is it better to be an introvert or an extrovert?
No. Each side has strengths. Extroverts often find it easy to meet people, speak up and keep a group lively. Introverts often listen well, think things through and work well alone. What matters is fit: a week that matches your energy, with enough people and enough quiet for you.
Is introversion the same as shyness?
No. Shyness is about fear of being judged. Introversion is about where you get your energy. A person can be an introvert and not shy at all, like someone who gives a confident talk and then wants a quiet evening. An extrovert can be shy, too: they want company but feel nervous meeting new people.
Introverts and extroverts in the 16 personality types
On this site, the first letter of your type code comes from this same trait. A score of 50 or more gives E, and a score under 50 gives I. So all eight I types lean introvert and all eight E types lean extrovert, by different amounts.
I types (lean introvert)
Want the whole picture? The full personality test scores all five Big Five traits, including this one, and gives you a four-letter type.
Questions about the introvert or extrovert test
How accurate is this introvert test?
It uses 24 well-studied research statements, so it gives a fairly steady score for one trait. Like any self-report test, it depends on honest answers, and it can shift a little with your mood on the day. If your score sits near 35 or 65, you are close to the line between two labels, so read both.
Can an introvert become an extrovert?
Your score can move a little over the years, but big jumps are rare. What changes more is behavior. Many introverts learn to speak up, lead and enjoy parties, and many extroverts learn to enjoy quiet work. They just recharge in different ways.
Am I an ambivert?
If your score is between 35 and 65, you sit in the middle of the scale, which is what most people mean by an ambivert. Ambivert is not an official research category, but it is a useful word, because many people score near the middle.
Can you be an introvert and still love people?
Yes. Introversion is about how much social time you want and how it affects your energy, not about whether you like people. Many introverts are warm, loyal friends who simply prefer smaller groups and need quiet time afterward.
Is this the same as the extraversion quiz on your trait page?
They measure the same trait in different ways. The extraversion quiz uses ten statements from one research set. This test uses 24 statements from another set and adds six facet scores, so it gives a fuller picture.
Where do the statements come from?
They are the 24 Extraversion statements of the IPIP-NEO-120, a free, public-domain research questionnaire from the International Personality Item Pool. Our full personality test uses the same statements. The How it works page explains the source and the scoring.
Go beyond introvert and extrovert
Extraversion is one of five big traits. See all five, plus your type, with the free full test.