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Trypophobia Test: See How You React to Clustered Holes

Quick, free trypophobia quiz with images. Instant results and calming tips.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Tutku AltinbasUpdated Aug 24, 2025
2-5mins
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Paper cutout cluster of holes on golden yellow background inviting a quiz on hole pattern tolerance

This trypophobia test helps you gauge your reaction to clustered hole images and notice your triggers. You'll get instant results with gentle tips to manage discomfort. For more self-check tools, try our fear of holes test, explore a phobia test with pictures, or see what phobia do i have.

When you accidentally scroll past a photo of a lotus seed pod, what is your immediate reaction?
I pause and study the pattern out of interest
I notice a slight discomfort but can keep looking if needed
I feel a pull to look away and limit my exposure
I feel an intense aversion and quickly scroll past
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A friend shows you a sponge with many small holes up close. How do you handle it?
Hold it and examine the texture calmly
Look briefly and then shift the topic
Step back and ask for some space before looking again
Refuse to hold it and ask for it to be put away
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While hiking, you spot a honeycomb pattern on a fallen log. What is your instinct?
Get closer to appreciate the geometry
Observe from a moderate distance and then move on
Change path slightly to avoid the view
Turn away immediately to stop the sensation
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You are asked to sort images, some with tightly clustered pits, for a project. What role fits you best?
Lead the sorting and identify patterns easily
Assist and take occasional breaks when needed
Handle only the non-triggering sets and limit exposure
Opt out and choose unrelated tasks entirely
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At a museum, an art piece features tight dot clusters. How do you engage?
Stand close to examine textures and symmetry
View briefly and then step to a calmer exhibit
Skim past and focus on non-patterned works
Avoid the room altogether to prevent distress
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When you think of aerated chocolate with many tiny bubbles, what comes to mind?
A neat design that makes me curious to look closer
A slight unease that fades if I focus on taste instead
A noticeable urge to avoid looking at the cross-section
A strong aversion that makes me not want to eat it
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You encounter a patterned shower mat with suction cups. What happens first in your body?
Neutral observation with no body change
Brief alertness that quickly settles
Tingling or skin-crawl that makes me step back
Spike of revulsion or nausea and an urge to look away
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How do you prepare if you must view scientific slides with porous textures?
No special prep; I am comfortable examining details
Remind myself I can pause and reframe if needed
Set strict time limits and plan calming breaks
Decline or request alternate tasks due to intensity
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A phone wallpaper shows dotted microtextures. Which option fits you?
Set it gladly and enjoy the look
Try it but switch back if it distracts me
Avoid setting it to prevent discomfort
Delete it immediately because it feels intense
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When someone describes clustered holes as beautiful, how do you relate?
I agree and can explain why the geometry appeals to me
I sort of get it but would not choose it myself
I mostly disagree and prefer to keep distance
I strongly disagree and feel uneasy hearing about it
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Your recovery time after seeing a triggering image typically is
Immediate; no recovery needed
Seconds to a minute with a breath or two
Several minutes after a reset routine
Longer, and the image may linger in my mind
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In a classroom demo with magnified skin pores on screen, you would
Sit near the front and engage with questions
Sit mid-room and glance away if discomfort arises
Choose a seat near the exit to take breathers
Skip the session or keep eyes off the screen entirely
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If a TV scene unexpectedly features pitted coral, your best support strategy is
Keep watching and notice interesting details
Lower brightness and breathe to soften the effect
Look away briefly and ground before resuming
Change the channel immediately to stop the reaction
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At a craft fair, you see a perforated metal lamp shade. What do you do?
Pick it up and admire the perforation pattern
Glance from a distance and walk on
Avoid standing where the pattern is visible
Feel a sharp urge to leave the booth right away
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How do you react to close-up videos of pomegranates being opened?
They are visually satisfying and intriguing
I watch but prefer not to linger on the seeds
I avoid the close-ups and skip ahead
I stop the video because it feels too intense
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When faced with dotted upholstery patterns in a waiting room, you would
Choose any seat without concern
Pick a seat with a subtler pattern if possible
Sit where the pattern is out of view
Stand or leave to avoid the patterned seats entirely
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Your mental image of clustered holes tends to feel
Neutral or aesthetically pleasing
Slightly tense but manageable
Edgy and better to minimize
Overwhelming and intrusive
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A science article includes extreme macro images of seeds. Your preference is to
Read it fully and enjoy the visuals
Skim the text and glance at images lightly
Avoid the images and focus on the summary
Skip the article due to the macro photography
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If a colleague uses a dotted pointer pattern in slides, you would
Offer to help refine the pattern because you like details
Suggest a softer design to reduce distraction
Ask to preview slides to limit exposure time
Request a different visual entirely due to strong reaction
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In a game that features dotted textures for realism, what difficulty do you select regarding visuals?
No adjustments; I seek full detail
Reduce detail slightly to stay comfortable
Use texture mods or filters to minimize triggers
Avoid the game due to intense textures
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When choosing kitchen sponges, your selection method is
Pick any; hole patterns do not affect me
Prefer smoother textures but can use any in a pinch
Choose solid-surface alternatives deliberately
Avoid porous items entirely whenever possible
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Your friend wants help editing a photo of a beehive. What is your response?
Gladly do it and explore contrast and pattern
Help briefly and then take a visual break
Suggest they pre-crop to reduce intense areas
Decline editing and propose a non-pattern image instead
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When you imagine touching a pumice stone, your expectation is
Curiosity about the feel without discomfort
Minor unease that I can breathe through
Clear reluctance and limiting contact time
Strong aversion and avoidance of touch
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A nature calendar features macro shots of fungi gills. Your calendar choice is
Choose it; the patterns are fascinating
Pick it if images are small or less contrasty
Select a different theme to be safe
Avoid anything with clustered textures entirely
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A novelty cake has a bubble-wrap effect on the frosting. Your reaction is
Amused and impressed by the design
Okay with it but prefer a smoother slice
Ask for an edge piece with fewer impressions
Lose appetite and decline a piece
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True or False: Breathing slowly can reduce tension when viewing clustered textures.
True
False
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True or False: Every cluster of holes indicates the presence of dangerous organisms.
True
False
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True or False: Adjusting screen brightness can change how intense patterns feel.
True
False
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True or False: Looking away briefly is the only effective strategy for handling discomfort.
True
False
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True or False: You can train tolerance with brief, paced exposures to challenging textures.
True
False
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Read on to learn what your score reveals about your sensitivity to holes and how to manage your discomfort.
  1. Minimal Reaction -

    You showed almost no unease during this fear of holes test. Your reaction suggests that trypophobia isn't a concern for you. Tip: Share this quiz with friends who might be more sensitive and compare your results!

  2. Mild Sensitivity -

    You felt a slight skin-crawl at certain images, indicating a low-level discomfort on this trypophobia test. You're only mildly affected by clustered holes. Tip: Practice gradual exposure by viewing less intense patterns to build tolerance.

  3. Moderate Discomfort -

    Your answers reveal a noticeable reaction in our fear of holes test. You likely wonder how to know if you have trypophobia - you experience clear unease around dense clusters. Tip: Try brief, controlled exposure combined with calming techniques like slow breathing.

  4. High Sensitivity -

    You experienced strong aversion in the how-to-know-if-you-have-trypophobia section. Dense hole patterns trigger real distress for you. Tip: Consider professional guidance or cognitive strategies to reframe your responses over time.

  5. Trypophobia Confirmed -

    Your results indicate a pronounced fear of holes. You met the highest threshold on this trypophobia test and may qualify for a clinical evaluation. Tip: Seek support from a mental health professional to explore therapy options and coping methods.

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