SPIN Test: Free Online Social Anxiety Screening (Social Phobia Inventory)

If your heart races when you speak up, you blush easily, or you avoid meetings and social events because of fear of judgment, it may be more than everyday shyness. Social anxiety (also called social phobia) is persistent fear of being evaluated or embarrassed in social or performance situations. On LuriaLab you can take the free SPIN social anxiety test online, anonymously, and get instant results.

The SPIN (Social Phobia Inventory) is a short, validated self-report screen for social anxiety. It asks about fear, avoidance, and physical reactions—such as blushing, sweating, trembling, or a racing heart—in everyday social and performance situations. Your answers are scored automatically so you can see how strong these symptoms feel right now.

A higher score means a heavier social-anxiety load on this screen. A lower score means fewer of these symptoms lately. Either way, SPIN is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a licensed clinician can determine whether you have social anxiety disorder or another condition.

SPIN is different from the GAD-7. GAD-7 looks at generalized worry across many areas of life. SPIN focuses specifically on social fear, avoidance, and body reactions. The two tools complement each other; they do not replace each other. Adults and older teens who struggle with public speaking, meeting new people, or being watched may find SPIN a useful starting point.

After your results, review them calmly, notice which situations feel hardest, and consider related screens such as the GAD-7 if worry feels broader. If symptoms persist or limit work, school, or relationships, talk with a mental health professional and share your report. Ready to start? Take the free SPIN social phobia inventory on LuriaLab.