How this test works
The twelve statements cover six signs that researchers use to describe behavioral addictions in general: it’s always on your mind, you use it to manage your feelings, you need more over time, going without it feels bad, it costs you something, and you go back after stopping. The framework comes from the psychologist Mark Griffiths and also sits behind the validated Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (Bőthe et al., 2018).
Each answer scores from 0 (never) to 4 (very often), so the total runs from 0 to 48. The bars under your result show how strongly each sign shows up, as a share of its maximum. Two statements per sign keep a single answer from tipping the picture.
What your score means
| Score | Result | In short |
|---|---|---|
| 0–11 | Few signs | No strong pattern right now. |
| 12–23 | Some signs | Usually tied to stress, boredom or late nights. Easiest time to change course. |
| 24–35 | Clear signs | A pattern worth taking seriously. Set things up so willpower isn’t the only defense. |
| 36–48 | Strong signs | Consider talking to a doctor or therapist, especially if your mood or relationships suffer. |
What actually helps
People who manage to quit rarely win the argument with the urge at 1 a.m. They arrange things so the argument doesn’t happen. That usually means three things:
- Block access on every device, including other browsers than Safari. Our guide shows how to block porn on iPhone and iPad.
- Plan your riskiest moments. Write down when it usually happens and what you’ll do instead, as if-then plans. The relapse prevention plan builder walks you through it.
- Count the days and treat a slip as data. The sobriety calculator shows your clean time and the next milestone.
Questions
Is this porn addiction test accurate?
It asks about the six signs researchers use for behavioral addictions, but this exact set of questions hasn’t been validated. Use it to spot patterns, not as a diagnosis. For an assessment, talk to a doctor or a psychotherapist.
Is porn addiction a real diagnosis?
Not under that name. The WHO’s ICD-11 lists compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (6C72), and the DSM-5 has no porn-specific diagnosis. Many people still live with a pattern they can’t control, and that deserves to be taken seriously.
How much porn is too much?
There’s no number. What matters is control and cost: whether you can stop when you decide to, and whether it hurts your sleep, work, relationships or how you feel about yourself.
Are my answers saved anywhere?
No. The test runs in your browser. Nothing is stored or sent, and this site sets no cookies.
Sources
- Griffiths, M. (2005). A “components” model of addiction within a biopsychosocial framework. Journal of Substance Use, 10(4), 191–197
- Bőthe, B. et al. (2018). The Development of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS). The Journal of Sex Research, 55(3), 395–406
- Kraus, S. W. et al. (2018). Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder in the ICD-11. World Psychiatry, 17(1), 109–110
General information, not medical or psychological advice. If you’re struggling, talk to a doctor, a therapist or one of the helplines on our responsible use page.