A new attraction study has gone viral on X after users began posting personalized reports claiming to reveal their dating “type” based on the faces they find most attractive.
The survey, created by psychology researcher Spencer Greenberg, asks participants to rate a large number of faces before generating a report about their preferences. According to Greenberg’s posts, participation surged so quickly that the study’s servers have struggled to keep up with demand.
The original post, published on July 30, has already been viewed more than 2 million times, while thousands of users have shared screenshots of their results across X.
How to find your dating “type”
The report breaks participants’ preferences down into several categories. One section, titled “Your Main Type,” displays four faces that supposedly best represent the person’s overall dating preferences.
Other sections highlight a participant’s “hidden gem,” referring to someone they rated much more highly than other people did, alongside an “unpopular opinion,” showing someone they liked significantly less than the average participant.
The report also includes broader statistics, such as how selective someone is compared to other users and whether their taste is considered more “mainstream” or “one-of-a-kind.”
Many of the posts going viral focus less on the scientific aspect of the study and more on comparing the results with friends or joking about what their reports reveal.
Some users have praised the tool for accurately reflecting the kinds of people they’re usually attracted to, while others have shared humorous results that they say completely missed the mark.
One viral post joked that the test had simply confirmed the user already knew their preferences, while others compared their “hidden gem” and “unpopular opinion” sections after spotting unexpected matches.
Following the surge in interest, Greenberg posted an update saying so many people were attempting to participate that the original website was struggling, prompting him to share an alternative link so users could continue taking part. You can try the test yourself here.
I’m Abhishek Sharma, an author at TigerJek.com. I enjoy exploring games, testing different strategies, and turning what I learn into clear, useful guides. My goal is to help players understand the game better and improve without the usual confusion.
