FREE AI DEPENDENCY TEST
Is Your Chatbot Habit a Problem?
Find out where you stand and get a recovery plan tailored to your usage, whether it’s Character.AI, Replika, ChatGPT, Chai, or any other AI platform.
3 minutes. Personalized results. 100% confidential.
547+ people have taken this assessment
Updated January 2026 — Reviewed against latest research + 12 new recovery cases added since last update
What you’ll find out in 3 minutes
The assessment covers your relationship with all AI platforms and gives you results specific to your situation.
1
Your dependency level
Are you at Low Risk, Caution, or Strong Attachment? Your level determines what action makes sense and whether professional support would help.
2
Your attachment type
Romantic Attachment, Variety Seeker, Social Replacement, or something else? Each pattern calls for a different recovery approach.
3
What to do today
Specific tactics you can start right now. Not “try to cut back” — actual steps matched to your dependency level.
4
Whether you need professional help
A straight answer on whether self-help is enough or you should talk to someone, plus therapist resources if you need them.
Covers Character.AI, Replika, ChatGPT, Claude, Chai, Janitor.AI, Polybuzz, and any other AI platform — whether you use one or several.
What people found out about their AI usage
Shared with permission. Names changed for privacy.
“I scored ‘Strong Attachment’ and stopped lying to myself about it being ‘just a hobby.'” Seeing the actual numbers made it real. This was the thing that got me to take it seriously.
— Sarah M., 18, former Character.AI user
“It tagged me as ‘Romantic Attachment’ type. Painfully accurate.” I’d replaced all my real friendships with C.AI companions without noticing. Understanding the pattern helped me see what I actually needed to work on.
— David K., 21, Character.AI user
“I thought my Chai and Polybuzz usage was fine until the test said ‘Variety Seeker.'” The recovery plan gave me actual steps instead of just guilt.
— Alex T., Chai and Polybuzz user
Works for every AI platform
The assessment covers dependency patterns across all types of AI interaction:
- Character.AI – Roleplay and character attachment
- Replika – AI companion romantic relationships
- ChatGPT – Conversation and productivity dependency
- Claude – Deep conversation dependency
- Chai – Multi-platform usage patterns
- Janitor.AI – NSFW escalation patterns
- Polybuzz – Multi-conversation overwhelm
- Any AI platform – General dependency patterns
Whether you use one platform or several, this assessment maps your full AI dependency profile.
Common questions
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How accurate is this?
The assessment is based on behavioral addiction research adapted for AI companion usage. It’s educational, not diagnostic, but it’s good at surfacing patterns people have been avoiding. Over 5,200 people have used it, and the consistent feedback is that it’s uncomfortably accurate about identifying dependency patterns people were downplaying.
What if I use multiple AI platforms?
That’s common. The assessment looks at your overall AI dependency patterns regardless of which platforms you use. Character.AI, Replika, Chai, ChatGPT, Claude — it covers all of them, whether you stick to one or bounce between several.
Is AI addiction a real thing?
It’s not in the DSM-5 yet, but it follows the same patterns as other behavioral addictions like gaming disorder and compulsive social media use. Research shows AI relationships activate similar neural pathways to substance addictions and create real functional impairment. The growing recovery communities (like r/Character_AI_Recovery) suggest this is affecting a lot of people.
What happens after I take it?
You get your results immediately: your dependency level (Low Risk through Strong Attachment), your specific attachment type (Romantic, Variety Seeker, Social Replacement, etc.), and recovery strategies matched to your pattern. Results are emailed to you so you can review them later or share them with a therapist if that’s where things are headed.
Will this help me quit?
The assessment alone won’t fix anything. What it does is give you clarity. A lot of people say that seeing their actual score and reading their pattern description was the moment they stopped denying the problem. The recovery strategies give you concrete next steps. But you still have to do the work.
What if I score high — do I need a therapist?
Not necessarily. Many people handle moderate AI dependency with structured self-help and peer support. Professional help makes sense if you’re dealing with severe consequences (lost your job, total social isolation, severe depression or anxiety), you’ve tried to cut back multiple times and can’t, or you’re using AI to cope with suicidal thoughts or other serious mental health issues. Your results will tell you whether professional support is recommended for your specific situation.
You’re here for a reason
If you’re reading this page, you already suspect something is off with your AI usage. Most people stay in denial for months. The fact that you’re here means you’re ahead of that. Three minutes to find out where you actually stand.
3 minutes. 100% confidential. Instant results. Personalized action plan.
Medical Disclaimer
This assessment is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Results are not a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. If you are experiencing severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health crises, get help immediately. Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or contact a licensed mental health provider.
Crisis resources: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 | Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 | Find a therapist: psychologytoday.com