Dating apps and social media are a big part of life now, but the classic Rice Purity Test barely touches life online. So is there a modern version?
Quick answer
There is no official modern Rice Purity Test. The 100-question version most people take was published by Rice University's student newspaper, the Rice Thresher, in 2012, and there is no official newer edition. Some websites have made their own “modern” versions with questions about things like dating apps or texting, but each one is different, so their scores can't be compared with the classic test or with each other. This site uses the classic 100 questions, so your score means the same thing as everyone else's who takes it.
Key takeaways
- No official modern version exists; the classic 100-question test was published in 2012.
- “Modern” versions online are made by individual sites, and each one uses its own questions.
- A score from a modern version can't be compared with a classic Rice Purity score.
- If you want to compare with friends or with averages, everyone should take the classic version.
Is there an official modern Rice Purity Test?
No. The Rice Purity Test has changed several times since it first appeared in the Rice Thresher in 1924. According to the Thresher, the 100-question version used today was written by the paper's Backpage editors and published in 2012. Rice University doesn't run the online versions, and there is no official newer edition.
For the full timeline of versions, see the original Rice Purity Test: which version is the real one? and the history of the Rice Purity Test.
Why people look for a modern version
The classic list was written before dating apps and social media became part of everyday life. Apart from a couple of statements about explicit photos and video calls, it doesn't ask about things like:
- Dating apps, such as matching with or meeting someone you found online.
- Messaging, such as flirting over text or sliding into someone's messages.
- Social media, such as posting something you later regretted.
That's why some sites have written their own “modern” or “updated” versions that add or swap in questions like these.
What “modern” versions usually change
- Different questions. Some classic statements are removed or reworded, and new ones about apps, phones or online life are added.
- A different number of questions. Not every version keeps exactly 100.
- Different scoring. Some give a percentage, a label or a “level” instead of a score out of 100.
Because every site makes its own changes, there isn't one “modern Rice Purity Test”. There are many different quizzes using the name.
Can you compare a modern score with a classic score?
Not fairly. Your Rice Purity score is 100 minus the number of statements you tick, so it only means something next to scores from the same list. A 70 on a modern version with different questions isn't the same as a 70 on the classic test.
The same goes for averages. Figures such as average scores by age only make sense for the version they come from. For how the Rice test compares with other quizzes, read Rice Purity Test vs other purity tests.
Why this site uses the classic 100 questions
- Comparable scores. Everyone who takes it answers the same 100 statements, so you can compare with friends, partners and the score guides on this site.
- The format people know. The classic version is the one that spread online and on TikTok.
- Still relevant. Most of the 100 statements are about experiences that haven't changed, such as dating, relationships, parties and rule-breaking.
Want to see exactly what it covers? Read all 100 questions explained, then check where your number fits on the score chart.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a modern Rice Purity Test?
There is no official modern version. Some websites have made their own updated quizzes, but each one uses different questions.
When was the Rice Purity Test last updated?
The 100-question version most people take today was published by the Rice Thresher, Rice University's student newspaper, in 2012.
Does the Rice Purity Test include dating apps or social media?
No. The classic 100 statements don't mention dating apps or social media, and only a couple, such as sending explicit photos, involve phones at all. Some unofficial modern versions add more questions like these.
Can I compare my score from a modern version with the classic test?
No. Scores only compare fairly when everyone answers the same list of statements with the same scoring.
Which version does this site use?
This site uses the classic 100-question format with one point per statement, so your score is comparable with others who take the classic test.
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Sources
- “Purity Test evolves, spreads beyond Rice”, The Rice Thresher (Rice University student newspaper), August 2017.
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