ANSWER

The correct answer depends on how you define an “8.”

If you count only the clearly visible, upright number 8s, the answer is:

16

However, this puzzle is intentionally designed to spark debate. Some people also count overlapping pairs of circles or horizontal formations, which can lead to answers such as 18, 22, or 24.

For the standard version of the puzzle, where you count only the visible, upright digit 8, the accepted answer is:

✅ 16

Did you get 16, or did you spot even more? Tell us how you counted in the comments!