This is the 48-item short version of the HEXACO personality test. It measures Honesty–Humility, Emotionality,Extraversion, Agreeableness,Conscientiousness, and Openness. You’ll also receive a light Dark Triad overlay detecting tendencies related to psychopathy,Machiavellianism, and narcissism.
How the HEXACO Short Test Works
This 48-item HEXACO short test is designed for speed and clarity. Instead of asking many similar questions for each trait, it uses a carefully selected subset to estimate your position on the six HEXACO domains: Honesty–Humility, Emotionality, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience. The result is a compact but informative personality snapshot that you can complete in a single short sitting.
You also get a light Dark Triad overlay showing signals related to psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissistic tendencies. These indicators are presented as self-reflective feedback rather than hard labels, so you can explore how you relate to power, control, empathy, and image management in a nuanced way.
The HEXACO short test is especially useful if you want a quick six-factor profile to pair with other Taroscoper tools — like the 16 Personalities test, Big Five / OCEAN assessment, Enneagram, tarot spreads, or destiny matrix readings. You can always return later to take the full HEXACO test for more detailed analysis and compare how your short-form scores line up with the longer version.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEXACO short test used for?
The HEXACO short test is for people who want a fast six-factor personality read without going through a long questionnaire. It gives you a solid snapshot of your Honesty–Humility, Emotionality, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness scores, plus a Dark Triad overlay, so you can quickly see the shape of your personality profile.
How long does the HEXACO short test take?
Most people complete the 48-item short version in about 6–10 minutes. It is optimized for speed and mobile use while still providing meaningful trait information.
How is this different from the full HEXACO test?
The short test uses fewer questions per domain, so it's faster but a bit less granular. The full HEXACO test on Taroscoper offers more nuance and detail in each trait, as well as richer AI commentary. Many users start with the short version and later take the full test to deepen their understanding.
Does this short version still include Dark Triad traits?
Yes — even in the 48-item format, you still receive a Dark Triad overlay highlighting patterns linked to psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissistic tendencies. These are provided for reflection and self-awareness, not as a diagnosis.
Is the HEXACO short test free?
Yes — taking the short HEXACO test on Taroscoper is completely free. You only need an account if you want us to calculate, save, and securely store your results.
What does Taroscoper do with my results?
Taroscoper uses your answers to generate AI-augmented explanations for each HEXACO domain, plus the Dark Triad overlay. You can then view your profile alongside your other Taroscoper tests and mystical tools for a more complete picture of your personality.
Can I save or share my HEXACO short results?
Yes — when you create a Taroscoper account, your HEXACO short profile is stored privately. You can keep it for your own reflection or share it with others if you want to discuss personality patterns together.
Is my data private?
Taroscoper does not sell individual test responses. Your information is stored securely and can be removed if you delete your account or request deletion. Check our privacy policy for a full explanation of how data is handled.