Dark Triad Test — free online personality quiz for narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy
Narcissism · Machiavellianism · Psychopathy
Are you a Dark Triad?
What is the Dark Triad?
Three dark personality traits
The “Dark Triad” is a well-known concept from personality psychology: narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Everyone carries these traits to different degrees. darkquiz shows you, playfully, where you stand.
What is the Dark Triad?Narcissism
An inflated self-image, a need for admiration and the feeling of deserving more than others.
Learn moreMachiavellianism
Strategic, manipulative thinking. Others are seen as a means to an end.
Learn morePsychopathy
Impulsivity, thrill-seeking and low empathy – cool even under pressure.
Learn moreHow it works
How it works
Pick a mode
Mini (12), Standard (24) or Pro (48) — depending on time and mood.
Scoring
Your answers are scored across the three Dark Triad scales.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dark Triad?
The Dark Triad is a well-known concept in personality psychology describing three overlapping traits — narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Everyone carries them to some degree.
Is the Dark Triad test free?
Yes. The test is completely free and needs no sign-up. You can take the 12-question version without an account.
How accurate is the test?
Scoring is inspired by published Dark Triad research (the Short Dark Triad, SD3). It is made for entertainment and self-reflection, not as a clinical or medical diagnosis.
How long does it take?
You choose the length: 12 questions (Mini, about 3 minutes), 24 (Standard) or 48 (Pro) everyday-scenario questions.
Is my result private?
Yes. Results are private by default. A result only becomes shareable via a link if you explicitly enable it.
Who is behind darkquiz?
darkquiz is made by the same team as omequiz, a free multiplayer quiz platform. It is intended for entertainment and self-reflection only.
Ready to find out?
For entertainment and self-reflection only – not a clinical diagnosis.
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