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Online attention trainers

18 attention exercises: find numbers in order, hold back an unwanted tap, spot a tiny difference or keep track of moving targets. A round takes one to three minutes, and the difficulty grows as long as you answer without mistakes. You can play 10 minutes a day without signing up.

24 trainers 1–2 minutes per round 10 minutes a day free
Start with “Schulte Table”

Tables and search speed

Schulte TableA Schulte table: tap the numbers in ascending order. After each table comes a bigger one. Trains attention and periphera... Schulte Table 5×5The classic Schulte table: numbers 1 to 25 in random order. Find them in ascending order. Finish a table and the next on... Shuffling Schulte TableA 5×5 table, but all cells shuffle after every number you find. You can’t memorize the layout: search afresh every time. Gorbov–Schulte TableThe Gorbov–Schulte table: alternate black numbers going up and red numbers going down. Trains attention switching. Symbol CoderThe key at the top matches each symbol to a digit. Turn the symbols into digits as fast as you can. Every now and then t...

Focus and self-control

Stroop TestA color word is printed in a different color of ink. Pick the ink color, not the word. Trains concentration. Stop SignalGreen circle: tap as fast as you can. Red: don’t tap. Trains reaction and self-control. Middle ArrowSay which way the middle arrow points: its neighbors may point the other way. The classic Eriksen flanker task.

Visual search and details

Odd One OutAmong identical shapes, one differs in form, color, rotation or shade. Find it: the grid grows and the difference gets s... Visual SearchFind the shape on the board that matches the sample: same form, same color. There are more and more shapes, with look-al... Two of a KindAmong similar cell patterns, exactly two are identical. Find them and tap both. There are more and more patterns, and th... Count the ShapesThe shapes are visible for a couple of seconds. Say how many of the named kind there were. On higher levels the kind is... EmotionsLook at the face and pick the emotion it shows. The emotions gradually get fainter and subtler.

Field of attention and tracking

Wide ViewA car or a bus flashes in the center and a star flashes near the edge. Say what was in the center and where the star was... More DotsDots of two or three colors flash on the screen. Pick the color there were more of. The difference keeps shrinking and t... Tagged FishA few fish are tagged, then they all look the same and swim around. When the fish stop, find the tagged ones. Shell GameA ball hides under a cup and the cups swap places. Follow along and find the ball: the higher the level, the more an ans... Spot the DifferenceCompare two pictures and tap every difference: an object is gone, added, recolored, has a new pattern or has moved. Thre...
Why

What attention is and why train it

Attention decides where your effort goes right now. It helps you finish a report without checking notifications, catch a typo in a contract, and keep an eye on both the traffic light and the pedestrian at the side of the road. Attention has several sides: sustained attention keeps you on one task for a long time, selective attention filters out the noise, divided attention lets you handle several things at once, and switching moves you between them.

The exercises in this section work on these sides one at a time. Schulte tables and Symbol Coder train sustained attention and visual search. The Stroop Test, Stop Signal and Middle Arrow teach you not to answer on autopilot and to ignore distractions nearby. Wide View, Tagged Fish and the Shell Game work on your field of attention and on tracking movement. Almost every task is timed, but many take points off for misses, so both speed and accuracy count.

Where to start

Start with the Schulte Table, the Stroop Test and Stop Signal. Schulte builds the base, sustained attention and fast visual search; Stroop teaches you to look at the right feature, not the first one that catches your eye; and Stop Signal shows you in about a minute how well you hold back an unwanted tap.

How to practice

  • In the Schulte table, keep your eyes on the center and look for the numbers with your peripheral vision. That way you train your visual span instead of running your eyes from cell to cell.
  • Accuracy matters more than speed. If you make lots of mistakes in Stop Signal or the flanker task, slow down: fast wrong answers build a habit of tapping at random.
  • Attention gets tired faster than you think. Two or three short rounds on different sides of attention beat one long session in a single game, and it’s easier to practice somewhere quiet and at the same time each day.
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Frequently asked questions

How much should I practice to focus better?

10–15 minutes a day is enough: three or four rounds on different sides of attention. Consistency matters more than duration. Once you sign up, your results are saved and your account shows how your time and accuracy change.

Will the exercises help me get distracted less at work or school?

Honestly: what reliably improves is your skill at similar tasks, searching faster, making fewer mistakes, keeping the pace longer. How much carries over to work or study differs from person to person. It shows more if you mix different exercises and also give yourself distraction-free stretches in real life: put your phone away and close extra tabs.

Are the attention trainers suitable for kids and people over 60?

Yes. The “Kids” collection (age 6+) includes the Schulte Table, Stop Signal, the Stroop Test and Emotions. The “60+” collection includes the Schulte Table, the Stroop Test, Symbol Coder, Wide View and Emotions. Difficulty starts simple and only grows after confident answers.

Which exercise should I start with if my attention drifts quickly?

With the Schulte Table 5×5: the size never changes, so the whole round goes into one clear task. Then move on to the Schulte Table, where the tables grow from 3 × 3 to 7 × 7, and once you’re comfortable, to the Gorbov–Schulte Table, where you alternate between two series of numbers.

Can I practice for free?

Yes. Every trainer is open for 10 minutes of play a day without signing up. Sign-up is free and lets you save your results and see your progress chart. Paid plans are coming soon; for now you can keep playing after the free 10 minutes.

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