The Entire Internet Tried to Solve It — And Almost No One Knew What It Was
EYE TEST RIDDLE: HOW MANY 8s CAN YOU FIND?At first glance, this puzzle looks simple. Most people immediately start counting the small black number 8s scattered inside the large shape. But like many visual riddles, the trick is to look at the entire image, not just the obvious numbers.
Step 1: Count the Small Number 8s
Inside the large figure, there are 11 small black 8s.
Step 2: Count the Large Shape
The entire pink/purple figure itself is shaped like a giant 8.
That adds 1 more 8.
Step 3: Check the Text
The question at the bottom says:
“How many 8’s in the image?”
The digit 8 appears once in that sentence.
That adds 1 more 8.
Final Answer
– Small black 8s: 11
– Large figure shaped like an 8: 1
– The 8 in the question text: 1
Total = 13 eights
Why People Get It Wrong
Many people stop after counting the small black 8s and answer 11. Others notice the giant figure and answer 12. The complete solution requires noticing the hidden 8 in the question itself, bringing the total to 13.
Answer: 13
