Number Search Puzzle Maker
Number searches are the word search's number-loving cousin: a grid of digits with numbers hidden inside it, running in straight lines. Pick a size and difficulty, and a fresh puzzle appears instantly — every one is different. Great for math warm-ups, number recognition practice and anyone who prefers digits to letters.
How to use the number search maker
Choose a grid size and difficulty, and a fresh number search appears instantly — every puzzle is different, and no two puzzles on a page share the same number placements. The number list is grouped by digit count so you can start with the shortest numbers.
- Difficulty: Easy hides two-digit numbers across and down. Medium adds three-digit numbers running in all four straight directions. Hard uses three- and four-digit numbers in every direction, including diagonals.
- Grid sizes: 8 × 8 for a quick warm-up or young kids, 10 × 10 as the everyday size, 12 × 12 for a longer hunt.
- Solve on screen: click the first digit of a number you've spotted, then its last digit. If it's on the list, it's marked found.
- Printing: “Print / PDF” prints the blank grid — up to 2 per sheet. “Print Answers” prints the grid with every number highlighted.
The rules of number search
- Every number on the list appears exactly once in the grid, spelled with consecutive digits.
- Numbers run in straight lines — across, down or, depending on the difficulty, backward and diagonally.
- Numbers never turn corners, and they never overlap another number on the list.
- Digits in the grid can be shared between a listed number and the random filler digits around it — that's part of the challenge.
- When you find a number, mark it — circle it on paper, or click its first and last digit on screen.
Frequently asked questions
How do you solve a number search puzzle?
Each number on the list is hidden somewhere in the grid as consecutive digits running in a straight line. Find it and mark it — click the first digit and last digit on screen, or circle it on a printed puzzle.
Is the number search maker free?
Yes. Every generator on this site is completely free and unlimited. There is no account, no sign-up and no watermark, and you can generate as many puzzles as you like.
What do the difficulty levels mean?
Easy hides two-digit numbers running across and down. Medium hides two- and three-digit numbers running in all four straight directions. Hard hides three- and four-digit numbers in every direction, including diagonals.
How do I print a number search?
Click “Print / PDF” for the blank grid, or “Print Answers” for the grid with every number highlighted. In the print dialog choose “Save as PDF” to download a file.