Narcissism Test - Do You Have a Strong Sense of Self-Love?

What this test tells you

Confidence, the wish to be admired, and how you relate to others. Your answers to 20 questions produce a narcissism score and an explanation of the associated tendencies.

Answer 20 questions

Choose the responses that best describe your usual self.

See your narcissism score

View a percentage score and one of five levels.

Read your explanation

Explore confidence and self-assertion alongside consideration for others.

This test is for self-reflection. It is not a medical diagnosis or a way to label another person.

What is narcissism?

In everyday language, a narcissist is someone who tends to see themselves as special or superior and strongly seeks admiration. Psychology studies these tendencies as narcissism. It involves more than caring about appearance; it also concerns how people view their own value and relate to others.

Being confident, enjoying attention, or feeling sensitive to criticism does not, on its own, make someone a narcissist. The combination of tendencies and how they show up matters.

Narcissism and self-esteem

Valuing yourself is different from wanting to be better than other people. Research distinguishes self-esteem from narcissism.

Self-esteem

I have value—and so do others

Recognizing your own worth does not require seeing other people as less worthy.

Narcissism

I want to be someone special

Superiority and expectations of special treatment or admiration take a central role.

This diagram illustrates a difference in outlook. It does not rank human worth or show how this test is scored.

Different expressions of narcissism

A visibly confident attitude is not the only way narcissism can appear. Research distinguishes two broad aspects.

Grandiose narcissism

Emphasizing superiority and seeking attention or admiration. This aspect can appear outwardly confident and influential.

Vulnerable narcissism

Sensitivity to evaluation and criticism with feelings of hurt or shame. This aspect can also occur behind a reserved manner.

These aspects are not simple opposites and can overlap. This test gives an overall narcissism score; it does not assess grandiose and vulnerable narcissism separately.

Five possible result levels

Your result page shows a narcissism score, one of the following result names, and an explanation of the associated tendencies.

Quite Low Narcissism

Explores consideration for others and cooperation, while also noting the importance of making room for your own needs.

Slightly Low Narcissism

Describes a tendency to prioritize harmony over self-assertion, with attention to both others' feelings and your own wishes.

Average Level of Narcissism

Explores confidence alongside interest in others, and the balance between self-expression and cooperation.

Slightly High Narcissism

Describes a focus on personal abilities and success, considering both ambition and openness to other people's views.

Significantly High Narcissism

Explores strong self-assertion and interest in success or recognition, considering both drive and the risk of overlooking others' needs.

The percentage is a score within this test—not the probability of a disorder or a percentile rank. “Average Level” is a result label and does not establish a population average.

A trait is not a clinical diagnosis

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is not the same as the everyday label “narcissist.” A clinical assessment considers persistent patterns across situations and difficulties in a person's life and relationships. A qualified professional makes that assessment; this test score cannot do so.

Look beyond high or low

A high score does not establish that someone is a bad person. A low score does not guarantee empathy or healthy relationships. Read the explanation in light of your own experiences.

Treat it as a snapshot

Mood and circumstances can influence self-reported answers. Avoid treating one result as an unchanging identity or using it to label someone else.

If emotional distress or relationship difficulties persist, you can seek professional support regardless of your score.

References

Separating Narcissism From Self-Esteem
Brummelman, E., Thomaes, S., & Sedikides, C. (2016). Current Directions in Psychological Science, 25(1), 8–13.
Controversies in Narcissism
Miller, J. D., Lynam, D. R., Hyatt, C. S., & Campbell, W. K. (2017). Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 13, 291–315.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Progress in Understanding and Treatment
Weinberg, I., & Ronningstam, E. (2022). Focus, 20(4), 368–377.

These sources explain the concepts discussed on this page. They do not establish the accuracy or reliability of this test.