Typing Test

How to Use the Typing Test

This typing test times you from your first key press and counts correct characters. Five characters count as one word, which is the standard way to measure WPM.

1. Click the box. Click the input field.
2. Start typing. The timer starts on your first key.
3. Finish the passage. Your final WPM and accuracy appear at the end.
4. Try again. Reset loads a new passage.

What Is a Good Typing Speed?

Around 40 WPM is average. 60 to 80 is fast, and 100+ is excellent.

Typing Test Privacy

Your typing stays on your device. We don't store or upload anything you type, and your best scores are saved only in your browser. You can practise with any text you like, knowing it never leaves your computer. If you clear your browser data, your history resets, so note your best score if you want to keep track.

Typing Glossary

Knowing these terms makes it easier to compare your results with other typing tests and to follow typing courses. Most tests use the same five-characters-per-word rule, so your WPM here is comparable elsewhere.

Summary

Pick a mode, type accurately, and track your net WPM over weeks. Learn touch typing, keep accuracy above 95%, and practise a little every day. Make sure your keyboard works perfectly, sit comfortably, and the speed will follow. Most people can add 10 to 20 WPM within a couple of months this way.

Quick Tip

Tip: practise with real text you type often, like emails or code. It builds speed on the words that matter most to you, and makes practice feel useful rather than like a chore. Ten focused minutes a day add up quickly over a month of steady practice. Come back and test again any time something feels different, because catching small changes early is always easier than fixing big ones later.

Timed Typing Tests

1 min2 min5 min7 min10 min15 min

How the Score Works

Your speed is measured in WPM (words per minute). One "word" is counted as 5 characters, including spaces, which is the standard way typing tests work. Accuracy is the share of characters you typed correctly. Net WPM subtracts errors, so it rewards careful typing.

Which Mode Should You Use?

Typing Speed Ranks

The average typist reaches about 40 WPM. Touch typists usually land between 60 and 80.

How to Type Faster

1. Learn touch typing: keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF and JKL;).
2. Look at the screen, not the keyboard.
3. Focus on accuracy first. Speed follows.
4. Practise 10 minutes a day rather than an hour once a week.
5. Use a keyboard that feels comfortable, and check every key works with the keyboard tester.

Reading Your Results

If accuracy is under 95%, slow down. Fixing errors costs more time than typing carefully. If accuracy is high but speed is flat, practise common letter pairs and short words until they become automatic.

Achievements and Personal Bests

Your best results are saved in your browser, so you can come back and try to beat them. Nothing is uploaded. Because the leaderboard is local, it's really a record of your own progress, which is the most useful comparison anyway. Try to beat your personal best by a couple of WPM each week rather than chasing huge jumps.

Common Typing Mistakes

• Looking at the keyboard: it slows you down and breaks your rhythm.
• Using only a few fingers: hunt-and-peck tops out around 40 WPM.
• Rushing: errors cost more time than they save.
• Tense hands: keep your wrists relaxed and fingers light.
• Poor posture: sit with your elbows at about 90 degrees.

Keyboards and Typing Speed

Your keyboard matters less than your technique, but comfort helps. Mechanical keyboards give clear feedback, which some typists like. Low-profile keyboards need less finger travel. Whatever you use, make sure no keys are sticking or double typing, because those errors will drag your accuracy down. Test it with the keyboard tester, and read our fix guide if a key misbehaves.

Typing Test FAQ Extras

Do numbers and punctuation count? Yes. Every character, including spaces, counts toward your total.

Why is my net WPM lower than raw WPM? Net WPM subtracts uncorrected errors.

Is 60 WPM good? Yes, that's faster than most people and great for office work.

Typing Test for Kids and Beginners

If you're just starting, use the 60 second test and focus on accuracy above 95%. Don't worry about speed for the first couple of weeks. Learn where each finger rests, and type slowly without looking at the keys. Speed comes naturally once your fingers know the way. A good target for a beginner is 25 to 30 WPM after a month of short daily practice.

Related Tools

Try the APM test for overall input speed, the spacebar counter for a quick challenge, and the keyboard tester to make sure every key works.

Ranks Explained

Our ranks are a fun way to see your level, from Beginner to Professional. They're based on net WPM, so careful typing ranks higher than fast typing with lots of mistakes. Most office workers sit in the Average to Fast range. Transcriptionists and programmers who type all day often reach Very Fast. Professional rankings above 100 WPM are rare and usually take years of practice. Your rank isn't a judgement: it's just a marker to help you see progress.

Typing Ergonomics

Typing for hours can strain your hands and wrists. Keep your keyboard at elbow height, with your wrists straight rather than bent up or down. A wrist rest can help during pauses, but try not to lean on it while typing. Take a short break every 30 to 60 minutes to stretch your fingers and shoulders. If you feel numbness or tingling, rest and consider an ergonomic keyboard. Comfortable hands type faster and make fewer mistakes over long sessions.

Common Questions

What is a good WPM for my age? Teens and adults who type often reach 40 to 60 WPM.

How to Get Faster: A 4-Week Plan

Practise 10 to 15 minutes a day. Short, regular practice beats long sessions.

Touch Typing Basics

Rest your left fingers on A, S, D and F, and your right fingers on J, K, L and ;. Most keyboards have small bumps on F and J so you can find them without looking. Each finger is responsible for the keys above and below its home key. Your thumbs handle the spacebar. It feels slow at first, but within a few weeks touch typing overtakes hunt-and-peck for almost everyone, and it keeps getting faster.

Frequently Asked Questions