250 Best Truth or Dare Questions to Send Over Text

Truth or dare works just as well over text as it does in person, although it’s a little different. You can play it with friends, siblings, classmates, long-distance family, or a crush or romantic interest. It can be fun, or you can make it a little flirty, depending who you’re playing with.

Truth or dare questions for teens and other text-based games are perfect when you’re bored, traveling, or can’t hang out in person but want to “spend time” together. You can even turn “Would You Rather” questions into truth or dare ideas. There is also a lot of overlap with put a finger down questions because those questions can often be used as truths. The important part is to keep questions age-appropriate and respectful, and never to pressure someone to share personal information or do something unsafe.

How to Play Truth or Dare Over Text

Truth or dare over text has the same rules as the regular version. You’ll take turns choosing “truth” or “dare” and then acting on whatever comes of it. Add a couple rules to make the game more enjoyable and relaxing, like that players can pass if they’re uncomfortable and agree that you’ll both keep everything respectful.

Keep Dares Text-Friendly

One of the biggest differences between truth or dare over text and the traditional version is that you have to be more mindful of dares. You’ll have to choose dares that can be completed through messaging, photos, emojis, GIFS, or harmless challenges.

Respect Boundaries

Respecting boundaries is so important when playing truth or dare. Don’t ask for private information or revealing photos, and don’t encourage dangerous or embarrassing behavior. It’s also important to accept skipping prompts or requesting a new one.

Truth or Dare Truths to Send Over Text

Funny Truths to Ask Over Text

These work especially well over text because they can lead to funny stories, screenshots, confessions, and unexpected answers.

1. What’s the most embarrassing text you’ve ever sent?
2. What’s the funniest autocorrect fail you’ve had?
3. Have you ever accidentally texted the wrong person?
4. What’s the last thing you searched online?
5. What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried?
6. What’s your most-used emoji?
7. What’s the most embarrassing nickname you’ve ever had?
8. What’s the weirdest thing you do when nobody is around?
9. What’s the dumbest thing you believed when you were younger?
10. What’s something you’re surprisingly bad at?
11. What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever spent money on?
12. What’s your most embarrassing guilty pleasure?
13. Have you ever tried to look cool and completely failed?
14. What was your first internet username?
15. What’s the silliest reason you’ve ever gotten upset?
16. What’s the weirdest dream you can remember?
17. What is your favorite birthday memory?
18. Have you ever tripped or fallen in front of a bunch of people?
19. What’s the cringiest thing you’ve ever posted online?
20. Have you ever deleted a post because it didn’t get enough likes?
21. What’s the worst haircut you’ve ever had?
22. What’s something childish you still love?
23. What’s a song you love that you’d be embarrassed to play in front of your friends?
24. Have you ever blamed someone else for something you did?
25. Have you ever gotten caught talking to yourself?
26. What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever misunderstood?
27. Have you ever pretended your phone was dying so you could stop texting someone?
28. What’s your most ridiculous irrational fear?
29. What’s the strangest compliment you’ve ever received?
30. What’s one fashion trend you regret trying?

Deep Truth Questions to Ask Friends Over Text

Deep truth questions can turn a simple texting game into a real conversation. Going with these questions is a good way to get to know your friends better.

31. Have you ever pretended to like something just to fit in?
32. What’s at the top of your bucket list?
33. What’s a habit you’re trying to break?
34. If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be?
35. What’s something most people don’t know about you?
36. If you could relive one day, which would it be?
37. What’s one talent you wish you had?
38. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
39. If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be?
40. What’s the nicest thing someone has done for you recently?
41. What’s your favorite childhood memory?
42. What’s something you wish people understood about you?
43. What’s one thing you wish you could tell your younger self?
44. Who has had the biggest influence on your life?
45. What’s something you’re afraid you’ll regret not doing?
46. What’s one goal you haven’t told many people about?
47. What makes you feel most confident?
48. What quality do you value most in a friend?
49. What’s something that always makes you feel better after a bad day?
50. What’s one thing you wish you were better at saying no to?
51. What’s one memory you hope you never forget?
52. Who do you go to first when you need advice?
53. What’s something you wish you had more time for?
54. What’s something you’re looking forward to in the future?
55. What’s one thing that makes you feel instantly nostalgic?
56. What’s something you wish you had started doing sooner?
57. What’s a decision that changed your life more than you expected?
58. What’s the hardest goodbye you’ve ever had to say?
59. What’s something you hope is different about your life five years from now?
60. What’s one question you wish people asked you more often?

Spicy Truth Questions to Ask Over Text

Spicy truth questions are a little bolder, but that can also make them extra fun. They’re great when everyone playing is comfortable sharing some juicy details.

61. Who was your first crush?
62. Have you ever had a crush on someone you definitely shouldn’t have?
63. Have you ever liked two people at the same time?
64. Have you ever lied about having a crush on someone?
65. Who was the last person you looked up on social media?
66. Have you ever screenshotted someone’s message and sent it to a friend?
67. Have you ever been caught snooping on someone’s profile?
68. Have you ever ignored someone’s text because you wanted them to wonder where you were?
69. What’s the biggest secret you’ve ever kept from a friend?
70. Have you ever been jealous of one of your friends?
71. Have you ever checked whether someone viewed your story because you wanted one specific person to see it?
72. Have you ever posted something hoping a certain person would notice?
73. What’s the longest you’ve secretly liked someone?
74. Have you ever gone back and reread old messages from someone?
75. Have you ever sent a text just to make someone jealous?
76. What’s something you’ve done because you were jealous?
77. Have you ever had a crush on one of your friend’s crushes?
78. Have you ever secretly hoped two people would break up?
79. What’s the biggest rumor you’ve ever heard about yourself?
80. Have you ever lied to get out of a date or hangout?
81. What’s something you’ve done that your friends still tease you about?
82. Have you ever been the reason two people argued?
83. What’s the biggest secret you’ve accidentally revealed?
84. What’s the most jealous you’ve ever been?
85. Have you ever tried to figure out whether someone liked you by analyzing their texts?
86. Have you ever asked a friend to find out whether someone was interested in you?
87. Have you ever had someone completely misread your signals?
88. What’s something you’d never admit to your crush in person?
89. What’s something you’ve done to get someone’s attention?
90. What’s the juiciest piece of gossip you’ve ever been tempted to share?

Flirty Truth Questions to Ask Over Text

If you’re playing truth or dare with your crush or a group of friends, you might want to try some flirty truth questions. Remember to be respectful and don’t try to make anyone feel uncomfortable!

91. What’s the first thing you notice about someone you like?
92. What was your first impression of me?
93. What’s your biggest red flag?
94. What’s your biggest turnoff when you’re getting to know someone?
95. What’s your idea of a perfect first date?
96. Do you prefer making the first move or having someone else do it?
97. What’s the best compliment someone could give you?
98. What personality trait instantly makes someone more attractive to you?
99. Have you ever had a crush on someone because of their sense of humor?
100. Do you think you’re good at knowing when someone likes you?
101. What’s your biggest giveaway when you have a crush?
102. Would you rather someone flirt with you in person or over text?
103. How can someone tell when you’re flirting with them?
104. Do you like good morning texts?
105. Would you rather go on a fancy date or a casual spontaneous one?
106. Have you ever gotten butterflies from a text message?
107. What’s something that makes a conversation instantly more flirty?
108. Would you rather someone tell you directly that they like you or slowly make it obvious?
109. Have you ever stayed up way too late texting someone you liked?
110. What’s the most romantic date you can imagine?
111. Do you believe people can have instant chemistry?
112. What’s a random quality you find surprisingly attractive?
113. Would you ever tell someone you liked them entirely over text?
114. What’s your favorite thing to talk about with someone you like?
115. Do you think you’re obvious when you’re interested in someone?
116. What would make you want to go on a second date with someone?
117. What’s something someone can remember about you that would impress you?
118. Would you rather receive an unexpected compliment or an unexpected invitation to hang out?
119. What’s one question you secretly hope a crush asks you?
120. Do you think you’re a good kisser?

Dares for Truth or Dare Over Text

Funny Dares to Do Over Text

Funny dares are a great way to keep a game of truth or dare entertaining. However, you’re pretty limited in what dares you can do over text. Here are some funny dares that work well over text!

121. Send a selfie making the weirdest face you can.
122. Record a voice message singing the chorus of the last song you listened to.
123. Text using only emojis for the next five minutes.
124. Send a voice message using your best fake accent.
125. Take a selfie with the strangest object you can find balanced on your head.
126. Describe what you ate today as if you’re a fancy restaurant critic.
127. Send the ugliest selfie you can take on purpose.
128. Make up a ridiculous new nickname for yourself and use it for the rest of the game.
129. Send a GIF that perfectly describes your current mood.
130. Type a sentence with your eyes closed and send it without fixing anything.
131. Record yourself saying the alphabet backward as far as you can.
132. Send a picture of the weirdest thing within arm’s reach.
133. Write a short poem about your favorite snack.
134. Send a voice message pretending you’re a sports announcer narrating what you’re doing right now.
135. Take a selfie pretending you’ve just received the most shocking news of your life.
136. Send a photo recreating your favorite emoji face.
137. Make up a fake movie title about your life.
138. Record yourself doing your best evil villain laugh.
139. Send a picture of yourself wearing something in the wrong way.
140. Send the oldest meme you still have saved on your phone.
141. Send a voice message pretending you’re accepting an Oscar.
142. Write your next message as if you’re a pirate.
143. Send a selfie with your hair styled as strangely as possible.
144. Record yourself making three different animal noises.
145. Make up a new holiday and explain how people celebrate it.
146. Invent a ridiculous conspiracy theory about something harmless, like socks disappearing in the dryer.
147. Come up with a ridiculous stage name for yourself.
148. Write a breaking-news headline about something that happened to you today.
149. Record yourself attempting a tongue twister three times quickly.
150. Send a photo of the strangest outfit you can put together in two minutes.

Best Dares to Send Over Text

The best dares to send over text are simple enough to complete from anywhere but still make for good dares. Some of the best ones include sending photos, sharing screenshots, recording voice messages, or completing quick challenges right from your phone.

151. Send the fifth photo in your camera roll.
152. Send a screenshot of your most-used emojis.
153. Send a voice note saying the first thing that comes into your head.
154. Send the last meme you saved.
155. Send a picture of your current outfit.
156. Send a screenshot of your home screen.
157. Send a photo of your favorite thing in your room.
158. Send a picture of something you’ve owned for more than five years.
159. Send the funniest photo of yourself you can find.
160. Send a photo of your favorite snack currently in the house.
161. Write a three-line story using three words chosen by the other player.
162. Send a picture of something you use every day.
163. Send a photo from one of your favorite memories.
164. Send the last screenshot you took.
165. Send a photo of something in your room that has a story behind it.
166. Share the oldest selfie you can quickly find.
167. Send a voice note telling everyone one random fact about yourself.
168. Send a photo of your handwriting.
169. Send a picture of the view from your nearest window.
170. Let another player choose a word that you have to work naturally into your next three messages.
171. Send a photo of something you bought recently.
172. Send a voice message describing your day in exactly ten words.
173. Share the first appropriate photo that appears when you search your camera roll for “food.”
174. Send a picture of your favorite shoes.
175. Let someone choose a new temporary contact name for them in your phone.
176. Send a photo of the nearest book, magazine, or newspaper.
177. Share a link to a video that always makes you laugh.
178. Share a photo you’ve never posted anywhere.
179. Send the most recent appropriate picture someone else sent you.
180. Share a childhood photo if you have one saved on your phone.
181. Share a picture from the last place you went outside your home.

Embarrassing Dares to Do Over Text

Dares are the alternative to truths, so some of the best ones are a bit embarrassing. These should be things that people are willing to do, but somewhat reluctantly. Here is a list of embarrassing dares that you can do over text.

182. Send a selfie using the most unflattering camera angle possible.
183. Send a voice message singing “Happy Birthday” to yourself.
184. Share an embarrassing childhood photo.
185. Send a selfie wearing socks on your hands.
186. Let the other player choose a ridiculous sentence for you to say in a voice message.
187. Send a photo posing like you’re in a cheesy fashion advertisement.
188. Record yourself trying to whistle a song.
189. Send a picture recreating one of your old selfies.
190. Use baby talk in your next three messages.
191. Send a voice note introducing yourself like you’re a contestant on a reality show.
192. Take a selfie while intentionally making a double chin.
193. Send a picture doing your best superhero pose.
194. Record yourself singing a nursery rhyme as seriously as possible.
195. Send a photo wearing the most mismatched combination of clothes you can find.
196. Send your best attempt at a model pose.
197. Read your last text message aloud in the most dramatic voice possible and send the recording.
198. Send a selfie pretending you’ve been caught doing something suspicious.
199. Send a photo pretending to cry dramatically.
200. Make up a cheesy pickup line and send it to the group.
201. Record yourself giving a motivational speech to an inanimate object.
202. Send a selfie with your cheeks puffed out as far as possible.
203. Write an overly dramatic paragraph about losing something insignificant.
204. Send a photo wearing the strangest hat you can create from household items.
205. Use only overly formal language for your next five messages.
206. Record yourself announcing what you had for dinner like it’s major breaking news.
207. Make up a corny joke and send it as if you’re extremely proud of it.
208. Post an up-close selfie as your instagram story.
209. Write a short love letter to your favorite food.
210. Send a photo pretending to be asleep in an obviously uncomfortable position.
211. Text your parents asking for awkward advice.

Easy Dares to Do Over Text

When playing truth or dare over text, it is best to keep things pretty simple. If you want to stick to easy dares, here is a list of easy dares for truth or dare over text.

212. Send a DM to your local library’s instagram account.
213. Share your gym playlist.
214. Say how many unread text messages you have on your phone.
215. Share your favorite quote.
216. Send a voice note saying hello.
217. Write your name with your non-dominant hand and then send a picture of it.
218. Name the last movie you watched.
219. Send a video of you trying to juggle.
220. Send a photo that represents your favorite hobby.
221. Share one song from your current playlist.
222. Send a picture of the closest object to your left.
223. Write one sentence without using the letter “A.”
224. Write a funny amazon review for something you recently purchased.
225. Name five foods you like in ten seconds.
226. Share your screen time statistics on your phone.
227. Send a photo of something with your favorite color.
228. Share the last show you binge-watched.
229. Send an emoji that describes the person you’re playing with.
230. Take a picture of your hand making a peace sign.
231. Send the first sticker that appears in your sticker menu.
232. Share a random fun fact about yourself.
233. Send a video of you eating the spiciest thing you can find in your kitchen.
234. Write your next text backward.
235. Text your parents saying that you love them.
236. Name three places you’d like to visit.
237. Send a voice note saying your favorite word.
238. Share one thing you’re looking forward to.
239. Name your favorite dessert.
240. Send a picture of something blue.
241. Share the last book you read or started reading.
242. Write a sentence using exactly five words.
243. Name your favorite holiday.
244. Take a picture of whatever is directly above you.
245. Share your favorite fast-food order.
246. Chug a cup of ice cold water as fast as you can.
247. Name your favorite app besides the one you’re currently texting on.
248. Send a voice note counting backward from ten.
249. Write without any vowels for the next 10 minutes.
250. Send a photo of something you’ve had since you were younger.

Conclusion

All in all, playing truth or dare over text is a fun way to get to know someone or have fun together when you can’t be with them in person. It’s a way to stay connected, laugh together, and learn more about each other. If you’re looking for other ideas for texting, you could consider conversation starters for teens, icebreaker games, or “this or that” questions.