Character Strengths

Character Strengths Test

Discover your Top 5 character strengths based on the VIA classification (Peterson & Seligman). A scientifically validated positive psychology tool for deeper self-knowledge.

~7 minutes 48 questions 24 character strengths
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What you'll learn from the test

The test will reveal your unique character strengths and virtues.

Top 5 character strengths

You'll discover your five most prominent character strengths – what you naturally excel at and what defines you.

6 virtues

Your strengths are grouped into six universal virtues – Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence.

Practical application

Specific recommendations on how to apply your strengths in work, relationships, and everyday life.

How the test works

1

48 questions

For each statement, you choose your level of agreement on a scale of 1–5, from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree".

2

Instant results

Based on your answers, we immediately calculate your scores across all 24 character strengths and 6 virtues.

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Detailed analysis

In the extended version, you'll get a complete ranking, virtue analysis, strength combinations, and career recommendations.

6 virtues

Each virtue encompasses a group of related character strengths.

W
Wisdom Creativity, Curiosity, Judgment, Love of Learning, Perspective
C
Courage Bravery, Perseverance, Honesty, Zest
H
Humanity Love, Kindness, Social Intelligence
J
Justice Teamwork, Fairness, Leadership
T
Temperance Forgiveness, Humility, Prudence, Self-Regulation
T
Transcendence Appreciation of Beauty, Gratitude, Hope, Humor, Spirituality

What you get

Basic results are completely free. The extended version offers a complete analysis.

Basic

Free
  • Top 5 character strengths
  • Virtue radar chart
  • Basic interpretation of Top 5
  • Graphical virtue overview

Extended results

$2.99 helps fund the project
  • Everything from the basic version
  • Complete ranking of all 24 strengths
  • Detailed analysis of 6 virtues
  • Strength combinations and synergies
  • Career recommendations and growth tips

What is the VIA classification of character strengths?

VIA (Values in Action) is a scientific classification of 24 universal character strengths, created by psychologists Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman in 2004. It is the foundation of positive psychology – a field that focuses on what works best in people, rather than looking for disorders and deficits.

The 24 strengths are grouped into 6 virtues that appear across cultures and historical periods: Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence. Research shows that actively using your strengths leads to higher well-being, life satisfaction, and performance.

Our test uses items inspired by IPIP-VIA (International Personality Item Pool), a publicly available set of questions validated against the original VIA-IS questionnaire. The test contains 48 items (2 per strength) and measures all 24 strengths on a continuous scale from 1 to 5.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VIA classification of character strengths?

VIA (Values in Action) is a scientific classification of 24 universal character strengths created by psychologists Peterson and Seligman (2004). It is the foundation of positive psychology and explores what people naturally excel at, rather than looking for disorders.

What are "Top 5 strengths"?

Your Top 5 strengths (sometimes called "signature strengths") are those in which you scored the highest. Research shows that actively using these strengths leads to higher life satisfaction, better performance, and stronger relationships.

Is the test scientifically validated?

Yes. The test is based on the VIA classification (Peterson & Seligman, 2004) and uses items inspired by IPIP-VIA. VIA is one of the most cited and validated instruments in positive psychology with thousands of scientific studies worldwide.

How long does the test take?

The test contains 48 questions and most people complete it in approximately 7 minutes. For each question, you choose your level of agreement on a scale from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree".

Are my results confidential?

Yes. Your results are completely confidential. They are not shared with third parties and serve only for your personal self-discovery.

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