The Innocence Test is an online personality quiz in which participants answer a series of yes/no questions about life experiences to calculate an "innocence score" (typically out of 100, where higher scores indicate greater innocence). It is a modern update/variant of the classic Rice Purity Test, incorporating contemporary activities such as social media use, dating apps, and digital-era behaviors.

Origin

Purity/innocence tests have roots in college traditions, notably the Rice Purity Test from the 1920s (popularized at Rice University). A prominent modern version, "The Innocence Test," was launched around late 2020 by two friends (including a Pomona College student) as a Gen Z/Millennial update. It gained traction on TikTok in 2021–2022, with users sharing results via videos. Various sites host updated versions with 100–150 questions.

Spread

The format spread widely on TikTok through reaction videos, score-sharing challenges, "Put A Finger Down" variants, and friend comparisons. It has appeared across social platforms, with users discussing scores in relation to life stages (e.g., parents vs. teens). Multiple websites offer the test, including innocence-test.com, which provides an updated 150-question version with modern items, no tracking, and privacy focus.

External References
https://innocence-test.com/