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Face rating statistics: the average PSL score and how scores are distributed
How do people actually score on a strict face rating scale? This page publishes the live average, median and tier distribution of PSL scans on LooksMeter. It is aggregate data, updated every six hours and free to cite.
Key figures
Across the 1,000 most recent PSL scans, as of 15 November 2026:
Average PSL score
4.44 on the 0.25 to 8.0 scale.
Median PSL score
4.25. Half of all scans score below this.
Share scoring below 5.0
74.8% of scans.
Most common tier
Mid Tier Normie (MTN), with 54.2% of scans.
Total scans on the platform
25,500+ across all tools.
Countries with scans
110+.
PSL score distribution by tier
The share of recent scans that fall in each tier. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and may not sum to exactly 100.
| Tier | Score range | Share of scans |
|---|---|---|
| Very low | 0.25 to 1.5 | 0.0% |
| Low Tier Normie (LTN) | 1.5 to 3 | 1.1% |
| Mid Tier Normie (MTN) | 3 to 4.5 | 54.2% |
| High Tier Normie (HTN) | 4.5 to 5.5 | 33.9% |
| Chadlite / Stacylite | 5.5 to 6 | 5.8% |
| Chad / Stacy | 6 to 7 | 4.6% |
| True Adam / True Eve | 7 to 8 | 0.4% |
The scale these figures use
PSL is a 0.25 to 8.0 face rating scale with seven tiers. It is deliberately strict: the middle of the scale is meant to be an ordinary face, where most 1 to 10 ratings put an ordinary face at 7 or 8.
| Tier | Score range |
|---|---|
| Very low | 0.25 to 1.5 |
| Low Tier Normie (LTN) | 1.5 to 3 |
| Mid Tier Normie (MTN) | 3 to 4.5 |
| High Tier Normie (HTN) | 4.5 to 5.5 |
| Chadlite / Stacylite | 5.5 to 6 |
| Chad / Stacy | 6 to 7 |
| True Adam / True Eve | 7 to 8 |
How the data is collected
Each figure is computed from completed PSL scans on LooksMeter. The distribution uses the 1,000 most recent scans, so it moves as new scans arrive and is recalculated every six hours.
A scan is one uploaded photo. Facial landmarks are measured first and a fixed rubric is then applied, so the same photo receives the same score.
It is not a population sample
The people scanned chose to use a face rating tool. They are not a random sample of the public, so these figures describe LooksMeter users, not humanity.
Photos are self-selected
People tend to upload a flattering photo, and some upload photos of models or celebrities out of curiosity. Both push the upper tiers above what a random sample would show.
One person can appear more than once
The sample counts scans, not people. Someone who scans several photos is counted several times.
Aggregate only
No individual score, photo or identity is published. Figures are not broken down by country, age or gender.
How to cite this page
These figures are free to quote with a link to this page. Because they update, include the date you accessed them.
Suggested citation: LooksMeter, "Face Rating Statistics", https://www.looksmeter.com/face-rating-statistics, data as of 15 November 2026.
For press questions or a custom cut of the aggregate data, write to [email protected].
Frequently asked
What is the average face rating?
On LooksMeter the average PSL score across the 1,000 most recent scans is 4.44 on the 0.25 to 8.0 scale. That is the average of people who chose to use the tool, not of the general public.
Is this a scientific study?
No. It is descriptive data from a consumer tool. The sample is self-selected, people choose which photo to upload and one person can be counted more than once. Treat it as a description of LooksMeter users, not a population study.
How often do the numbers update?
Every six hours. The distribution always covers the 1,000 most recent PSL scans.
Can I use these statistics in an article?
Yes. Quote any figure with a link to this page and the date you accessed it. For other aggregate cuts, contact [email protected].
Do you publish individual scores or scores by country?
No. Only platform-wide aggregates are published. Individual scores and photos are private, and figures are not broken down by country.
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