Free brain tests

Test your memory, reaction time and emotional intelligence in a few minutes. Every test explains what it measures and what’s typical, so you know what your score means.

Histogram of reaction times with the lab average marked at 231 millisecondsLab average: 231 ms (Woods et al., 2015)150200250300350400450Reaction time (milliseconds), illustrative distribution
Simple reaction times cluster a little over 200 ms. The marked average is from a study of 1,469 adults. Illustrative distribution.

Each test below is short, free and runs in your browser. They’re built on well-known tasks from psychology research, like the digit span test for working memory and simple reaction time, and each one links to a guide explaining the science behind it. Take one now for a quick snapshot, or retake them over a few weeks to see how sleep, stress and caffeine affect your results.

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Memory tests

Number memory test
How many digits can you hold? What’s average?The digit span test
What it measures and what a normal score is.Visual memory test
Remember which tiles lit up.Verbal memory test
Seen it, or new? A test of recognition memory.Word recall test
Study 12 words, then write down as many as you can.Sequence memory test
Repeat a growing pattern of lights and notes.Color memory test
Why we forget exact colors, and how to remember them.

Daily tests

Five short tests that refresh every day at midnight. Everyone gets the same puzzle, so you can compare with friends, and your scores build up on your results page. Complete four of them to unlock your Memory Profile.

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Hue

Color memory. Study a scene, then rebuild its five colors.

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Signal

Rhythm memory. Play the pattern back on the beat.

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Recall

Visual memory. Remember which tiles lit up.

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Sequence

Number memory. Hold a growing string of digits.

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Words

Verbal memory. Spot the words you’ve already seen.

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About brain training

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Five daily brain games, about ten minutes a day.Free memory games for seniors
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Test your eye and your color memory.Games like Wordle
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Frequently asked questions

Are these brain tests free?

Yes. Every test on Daily Recall is free, with no account or sign-up.

Are online brain tests accurate?

They’re a good way to see how you’re doing and to track changes over time, but they aren’t clinical tests. Results vary with sleep, stress, time of day and even your device. For any health concern, talk to a doctor.

What is a good score on a memory test?

It depends on the test. Most adults can hold about 7 digits in a number memory test. Each test page explains what’s typical.

What is the difference between the daily tests and the other tests?

The five daily tests give everyone the same puzzle each day, so you can compare with friends and track your scores over time. The other tests can be taken any time, as often as you like.

Can brain tests improve your brain?

You get better at the tests themselves with practice. Whether that carries over to everyday life is debated. See do brain games work?

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These tests are for learning and curiosity. They are not medical or diagnostic tests. If you’re worried about your memory or health, talk to a doctor.