What's My Level? - Stats
Usage statistics for the What's My Level? English level test, updated periodically.
of users who start the test finish it
range 13–17 questions per test
Stats last updated: Sept, 2026
What Do These Stats Tell Us?
Why is C2 so high? Two likely factors: native English speakers taking the test out of curiosity after seeing it shared on social media, and repeat attempts by learners who remember questions from previous tries. Both inflate the top end beyond what you'd see in a controlled testing environment. We would normally expect C2 to be at about 5-6%.
Why is A2 so high? First, A2 is globally the most common plateau for language learners, so a large portion of our broad internet audience naturally falls into this bracket. Second, the test starts at A2 and uses a deliberately cautious algorithm that requires consistent accuracy to climb higher, meaning borderline B1 students are safely held at A2 rather than being artificially over-promoted.
Why doesn't everyone finish? The test shows your running level as you go. Some users who see their score drop after a wrong answer are abandoning the test early rather than continuing, a side-effect of making the experience feel more like a game than a formal exam.
Why are more users choosing American English? The US/UK split runs at roughly 60/40, give or take. Out of curiosity, we briefly reversed the flag positions, putting UK first, and during that period the split was still around 55/45 in favour of US. This suggests that c.2-3% of users simply tap whichever flag appears first rather than making an active choice.
Is the test too tough? The algorithm might feel strict because it heavily penalizes mistakes rather than rewarding lucky guesses, but this is a necessary trade-off to keep the test short. A 10-question test would be too much of a coin toss, and while a 30-question test would be slightly more accurate, we know that nearly 50% of users would abandon it before the end. By asking 13-17 questions and grading cautiously, we hit the sweet spot between a reliable result and a test you’ll actually finish.
Does any of this affect accuracy? No, none of these trends change how the test works for you. Each time you take it, the algorithm adapts to your answers in real time and places you at the level that best fits your ability on that attempt.
