TIPI-10 Personality Test
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism, from ten items. A position on every one of the five traits rather than a single type label. The trade the TIPI was designed to make — five traits fast, with less precision than a long inventory.
What You'll Discover
Your five OCEAN scores
Your five OCEAN scoresOpenness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism, from ten items
Where you sit on each
Where you sit on eachA position on every one of the five traits rather than a single type label
A snapshot, on purpose
A snapshot, on purposeThe trade the TIPI was designed to make — five traits fast, with less precision than a long inventory
Sample Result
🔬 Research & Sources
The Ten-Item Personality Inventory was published by Gosling, Rentfrow and Swann in 2003 in the Journal of Research in Personality (37, 504–528) to solve one problem: researchers needed the Big Five in under a minute. Each trait is measured by two items, one positive and one reverse-keyed. The authors are explicit about the trade — a ten-item instrument is less precise than a full inventory — and they report convergence with the 44-item Big Five Inventory in the .65 to .87 range, with test-retest reliability around .72 over six weeks. Take it as a fast snapshot; for facet-level depth, take the 120-item version. The TIPI is free for any use, with citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Big Five personality test?
The Big Five personality test measures five core personality traits: Openness (curiosity and creativity), Conscientiousness (organization and dependability), Extraversion (sociability and assertiveness), Agreeableness (compassion and cooperation), and Neuroticism (emotional stability). It's a well-established personality framework, used by psychologists worldwide since the 1980s.
How long does the TIPI-10 test take?
The TIPI-10 (Ten-Item Personality Inventory) takes about 1 minute — just 10 questions, two per Big Five trait. You'll get instant percentile scores across all five OCEAN dimensions.
Is the Big Five test accurate for career matching?
Yes. Big Five traits and interest assessments like RIASEC (Holland Code) are both widely used in career guidance, and research links personality traits to job satisfaction and performance. For example, Conscientiousness is a valid predictor of job performance across occupations (Barrick, Mount & Judge, 2001), while high Openness is often associated with creative fields.
Can I retake the Big Five test?
Yes, you can retake the test anytime. However, personality traits are relatively stable in adulthood, so your results shouldn't change dramatically unless you've experienced significant life events. We recommend waiting at least 6 months between retakes for meaningful comparison.
How does Big Five compare to MBTI?
Big Five is based on decades of peer-reviewed research and measures personality on a spectrum (e.g., 70% extraverted). MBTI categorizes people into 16 discrete types (e.g., ENFP). Big Five is more scientifically rigorous, while MBTI is more popular in workplace settings. We recommend taking both for a complete picture.
What careers match high Openness scores?
High Openness individuals excel in creative and intellectually stimulating careers: graphic designer, writer, researcher, entrepreneur, artist, product manager, UX designer, and innovation consultant. These roles reward curiosity, abstract thinking, and comfort with ambiguity.
Is the Big Five test free?
Yes, our Big Five test is free with no hidden charges. You get instant access to your full results, including percentile scores, trait descriptions, career recommendations, and comparison with friends. Results are stored in your browser; create an account if you want them on every device.