The alterhuman umbrella holds several related identities. Therians identify as real animals; otherkin as mythical or fictional beings; the otherhearted feel deep kinship with an animal; a copinglink is a chosen, comforting identity; and furries enjoy anthropomorphic characters as a hobby. This quiz helps you see which might fit.
There's no wrong answer and no "fakeclaiming" here. If a result resonates, read more on our About & FAQ, browse theriotypes, or take the theriotype quiz next.
This quiz has 16 statements over two pages. For each one, choose a point on a seven-step scale from "Not me at all" to "That's so me". The middle "Sort of" counts as neutral, so if a statement doesn't really apply to you, the middle is an honest answer.
The statements focus on the questions that actually separate these identities:
Some answers raise one result and lower another. For example, describing your identity as chosen and flexible raises copinglink and lowers therian, because therianthropy is generally described as involuntary.
Each of the six results gets its own percentage, measured against its own highest possible score. They're listed from highest to lowest and don't add up to 100.
Therian, otherkin, otherhearted and copinglink all fall under the broad alterhuman umbrella. Being a furry is a fandom rather than an identity of that kind. The two overlap, though, and many therians are furries too.
Your top result is the label your answers fit most closely. The results below it are worth reading too:
If therian came out on top, take the theriotype quiz to see which animals your instincts lean toward. Then try What Kind of Therian Are You? to explore your shifting style. If otherkin resonated, the dragon guide is a good example of how mythical kintypes are described. For anyone who wants an overview, the identities hub compares all five side by side.
If questioning your identity ever feels stressful rather than curious, please talk to someone you trust. The identity itself isn't the problem, but the stress is worth getting support for. Our safety page has advice. Finished answers are saved anonymously for overall statistics, and we only have an email if you choose to enter one. See the privacy policy.
There are 16 statements over two pages. It usually takes just a few minutes.
A therian identifies as an animal, while someone otherhearted feels deep kinship with an animal, like family, without feeling they are one.
Yes. Being a therian is an identity and being a furry is a fandom or hobby, so the two don't conflict, and many people are both. The furry guide explains the difference.
No. A copinglink is voluntary by definition, which makes it a different experience from therianthropy, not a lesser one. Many people find copinglinks genuinely helpful.
That's okay. The quiz only covers a handful of common labels. Taking your time, reading the guides and staying unlabelled for as long as you need is a valid path.