Typing Speed Test
Check your typing speed online for free. Type out a short passage as quickly and accurately as you can, and get your words-per-minute and accuracy score the moment you finish. No download, no sign-up.
How to Play
- A short passage appears above the text box. Click into the box and start typing it out.
- The clock starts the moment you type your first character, not before.
- Each letter is marked correct or incorrect as you go, so you can see mistakes right away.
- Finish the whole passage, or run out of the 60-second limit, to see your results.
- Your words-per-minute and accuracy are shown instantly, along with your personal best.
Game Features
- Rotating pool of short passages, so no two attempts are guaranteed to match.
- Timer only starts once you begin typing, so there's no rush before you're ready.
- Live color-coded feedback marks each character correct or incorrect as you type.
- WPM is calculated from correctly typed characters, not just raw keystrokes.
- Accuracy percentage and total characters typed are shown alongside your speed.
- Personal best WPM is saved on your device between visits.
- Pasting is disabled to keep results honest.
- No login, no download. Play instantly.
Tips & Strategy
- Don't stop to fix a mistake mid-word. Chasing accuracy over raw speed tends to raise your real WPM more.
- Keep your eyes on the passage text rather than watching your own fingers or the input box.
- Rest your fingers near the home row between attempts so you're not repositioning them each time.
- Take a few short attempts in a row. Typing speed tends to improve slightly as you warm up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WPM mean?
WPM stands for words per minute. It's calculated by dividing the number of correctly typed characters by 5 (the average length of a word), then dividing by the time taken in minutes.
What's a good typing speed?
Average typists land somewhere around 35 to 45 WPM. Speeds of 60 WPM and above are generally considered fast, and professional typists can exceed 80 to 100 WPM.
Does accuracy affect my WPM score?
Yes. Only correctly typed characters count toward your words-per-minute score, so typing quickly but sloppily won't inflate your result.
Why can't I paste the passage into the box?
Pasting is blocked on purpose. The test is meant to measure how fast you actually type, so typing the passage by hand is required.
Is there a time limit?
Yes. Each attempt ends after 60 seconds if you haven't already finished the passage.
Is my best score saved?
Yes. Your personal best WPM is saved on your device and kept for your next visit.
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