Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an account?⌄

You can browse and play public quizzes without an account. An account is useful for saving your activity and using account features.

Do I need an account to play quizzes?⌄

You can browse FactBurst without an account. Some features may require you to register and sign in.

How many questions are in a quiz?⌄

Most FactBurst challenges contain ten questions. The quiz page shows the exact number before you begin.

How do I play a quiz?⌄

Choose a subject or browse the quiz library, select a quiz and answer the questions. When you finish, review your results to see how you did and learn from the explanations.

How many questions are in each quiz?⌄

Most FactBurst challenges contain ten questions. The quiz page displays the exact number of questions before you begin.

Can I play quizzes more than once?⌄

Yes! You can revisit quizzes to test your knowledge again and see how much you remember.

How is my quiz score calculated?⌄

Your score reflects how many questions you answer correctly. Check the results page after completing a quiz for your performance and any available explanations.

What is XP on FactBurst?⌄

XP stands for experience points. You can earn XP through quiz activity and use it to progress through the site levels.

Can I see my previous quiz results?⌄

Sign in and check your profile for any quiz history and statistics available to your account.

What should I do after finishing a quiz?⌄

Review your result and read any answer explanations available. They can help you understand the correct answers and choose what you would like to learn about next.

Why do FactBurst quizzes include answer explanations?⌄

Quizzes are designed to be useful as well as fun. Explanations can help you understand why an answer is correct and remember interesting facts beyond your score.

How can I suggest a new quiz or topic?⌄

We welcome ideas for new quizzes and subjects. Visit the Contact page and send us your suggestion, including the topic and any particular questions you would like to see covered.

What if I think a quiz answer is wrong?⌄

Please contact us with the quiz name or link, the question you are concerned about and why you think the answer may be incorrect. A reliable reference is helpful and lets us review it more easily.

What are XP and quiz scores?⌄

Your quiz results show how many questions you answered correctly. When you play while signed in, FactBurst can save your results and award experience points (XP) to your account. You can view your account profile for your available stats.

What does FactBurst Premium include?⌄

Premium includes an ad-free experience while your membership is active and access to quizzes marked Premium-only. The current monthly price and whether subscriptions are available are shown on the Premium page.

How do I subscribe to Premium or manage my subscription?⌄

Sign in to your FactBurst account and visit the Premium page. If subscriptions are available, you can start checkout there. Active Stripe subscriptions can be managed using the Manage subscription button on that page.

How do I report a problem?⌄

Use the report option on a quiz or question when you find something incorrect, unclear or inappropriate.

How do comments work?⌄

Comments are reviewed before they appear publicly. You can also report a comment if it breaks the site rules.

What subjects are available?⌄

The library includes subjects such as science, history, geography, space, technology, entertainment, sport and general knowledge.

Is FactBurst free to use?⌄

Yes! You can browse and play quizzes on FactBurst for free. Some additional features may be available through Premium membership when subscriptions are enabled.

What subjects can I find on FactBurst?⌄

FactBurst covers a wide range of subjects, including science, nature, history, geography, space, technology, mathematics, music, film, entertainment and general knowledge.

How do I level up?⌄

Earn XP by participating in supported activities. As your XP increases, you can progress to higher levels.

What is the Daily Challenge?⌄

The Daily Challenge gives you a quiz challenge to try. Visit the Daily Challenge page to see the current offering and its rules.

Can I use FactBurst on my phone or tablet?⌄

FactBurst is a website, so you can open it in a browser on a phone, tablet or computer. For the best experience, use an up-to-date browser and make sure your internet connection is working.

How can I contact the FactBurst team?⌄

Use the Contact page to send us a question, report a problem or share feedback. Please include enough detail for us to understand what you need help with.