⌨️ Typing Speed Test
Test your typing speed in WPM with timed and word-count tests.
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Free online typing speed test
This typing test measures how fast and how accurately you type. Pick a timed test of 15, 30, 60 or 120 seconds, or a words test of 10, 25, 50 or 100 words. You can also switch on punctuation and numbers to practice the kind of text you type in emails, reports and code. There is nothing to install and no account to create, so you can start in seconds and test as often as you like.
How to take the test
- Click the text area, or just start typing. The timer begins with your first keystroke.
- Type the words as they appear and press the space bar after each one.
- Correct letters turn light and wrong letters turn red, so you see mistakes as they happen.
- Press Tab at any time to restart with a fresh set of words.
- When time runs out, or you finish the last word, your results and speed graph appear.
Understanding your results
- WPM (words per minute): your net speed. Only correctly typed words count, and every five characters are treated as one word.
- Raw WPM: your speed if every keystroke counted, including mistakes. A big gap between raw and WPM means you are making many errors.
- Accuracy: the percentage of keystrokes that were correct.
- Consistency: how steady your speed was during the test. A higher number means a smoother rhythm.
- Characters: correct, wrong, extra and missed letters, in that order.
What is a good typing speed?
Speed ranges vary between studies and tests, but these bands are a useful guide for English text:
- Below 30 WPM: beginner
- 30 to 45 WPM: average for everyday computer users
- 45 to 65 WPM: good, and enough for most office jobs
- 65 to 80 WPM: above average
- 80 WPM and higher: advanced
- 100 WPM and higher: expert level
Accuracy matters as much as speed. Most typists aim for 95 percent or higher, because fixing mistakes slows you down more than typing carefully does.
Tips to type faster
- Learn touch typing: rest your fingers on the home row and use all ten fingers.
- Look at the screen, not the keyboard.
- Build accuracy first. Speed follows once your fingers know the keys.
- Keep a steady rhythm instead of typing in bursts.
- Sit with relaxed shoulders and wrists in a neutral position.
- Practice for 15 to 20 minutes a day. Short daily sessions beat one long weekly session.
- Try the punctuation and numbers options once the plain words feel easy.
Frequently asked questions
Does this test save my scores?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded or stored, so your results disappear when you leave the page.
Why is my score different on other typing tests?
Each test uses its own word list and formula. This test counts only correctly typed words, so a few mistakes can lower your WPM compared with sites that count every keystroke.
Can I take the test on my phone?
Yes, but on-screen keyboards are slower than a physical one. For the most meaningful score, use a computer keyboard.
How often should I test myself?
Test once a week to track progress and spend the rest of your practice time on accuracy and rhythm.