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Typing Speed Test

Take a free typing speed test and see your words per minute, accuracy and raw speed the moment the timer stops. Just start typing, no sign up, no adverts covering the words, and a fresh set of text every run.

  • 15 to 120 second tests
  • Live WPM and accuracy
  • Punctuation and numbers
  • Works on phones too
  • 30Seconds left
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  • 100%Accuracy
Click the text and start typing. The timer begins on your first keystroke. Press Tab then Enter to restart.
Your typing speed 0 words per minute
  • 0Raw WPM
  • 0%Accuracy
  • 0Correct characters
  • 0Words finished

Ready when you are. Start typing to begin the test.

Why this typing test is better to practise on

A typing test should measure your speed, not your patience with pop ups. This one starts the moment you press a key and shows every mistake as you make it.

Instant start

No countdown, no start button and no account. Click the text, type the first letter and the clock is already running.

Live error highlighting

Every character turns green or red as you type it, and extra letters are struck through, so you learn the mistake immediately rather than at the end.

Punctuation and numbers

Turn either on to practise the keys that slow most people down. Real work is full of commas, full stops and figures.

Four test lengths

Fifteen seconds for a quick burst, or two minutes if you want a score that reflects real sustained speed rather than a sprint.

Net and raw speed

Raw WPM counts everything you typed, net WPM counts only what was correct. The gap between them is your real practice target.

Phone friendly

The test works with a mobile keyboard, so you can measure thumb typing as well as a full keyboard.

How the typing speed test works

  1. Choose a length

    Thirty seconds is the usual benchmark. Sixty seconds gives a steadier reading because a single stumble matters less.

  2. Start typing

    Click the text and type what you see. The timer starts on your first keystroke, and space moves you to the next word.

  3. Keep going through mistakes

    You can backspace within the current word, but chasing every error costs more time than it saves. Accuracy above ninety five percent is the goal.

  4. Read your result

    When the timer ends you get net WPM, raw WPM, accuracy and correct characters, plus where your score sits against typical speeds.

What counts as a good typing speed?

Words per minute is measured in standard words of five characters, including the space. That is why a WPM score is not the same as counting real words, and why every test on the internet uses the same five character rule.

SpeedLevelWhat it means in practice
Under 25 WPMBeginnerMostly hunt and peck, eyes on the keyboard
25 to 39 WPMDevelopingSome touch typing, still looking down often
40 to 54 WPMAverage adultComfortable for everyday email and documents
55 to 74 WPMFastAbove the bar for most admin and support roles
75 to 94 WPMProfessionalTyping keeps up with thinking, rarely a bottleneck
95 WPM and aboveExpertTranscription level, roughly the top few percent

Most office jobs that list a requirement ask for forty to sixty WPM. Data entry and transcription roles often want sixty five or more with accuracy above ninety eight percent, because a fast typist who makes errors creates work rather than saving it.

How to type faster

  • Fix accuracy before speed. Every mistake costs two keystrokes to undo. Slowing down by ten percent to type cleanly usually raises net WPM.
  • Stop looking at the keyboard. It feels slower for about a week, then it is permanently faster. Cover your hands if you cannot resist.
  • Keep your fingers on the home row. Index fingers on F and J, and return to that anchor after every reach.
  • Practise the keys you actually miss. For most people that is punctuation, capitals and numbers, which is why both toggles are here.
  • Short daily sessions beat long ones. Ten focused minutes a day moves your score faster than an hour once a week.
  • Sit properly. Wrists floating, elbows near ninety degrees, screen at eye level. Comfort is what lets you sustain speed for more than a minute.
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Typing test FAQ

How is WPM calculated?
Correct characters are divided by five to give standard words, then divided by the minutes elapsed. Net WPM counts only the characters you typed correctly, so errors reduce your score rather than being ignored.
What is the difference between raw and net WPM?
Raw WPM counts every character you typed, right or wrong. Net WPM counts only the correct ones. A large gap between the two means you are typing quickly but sloppily, and slowing down slightly will usually raise the number that matters.
What is a good typing speed?
Around forty words per minute is average for an adult. Fifty five to seventy five is fast, and above ninety five is expert territory. Most employers that specify a figure look for forty to sixty WPM with high accuracy.
Which test length should I use?
Use thirty seconds for a quick check and sixty seconds when you want a reliable number. Short tests reward a fast start, while a one or two minute test shows the speed you can actually hold during real work.
Does accuracy matter more than speed?
Yes, up to a point. Below about ninety five percent accuracy the corrections cost you more time than the extra speed gained. Aim to be accurate first, then push the pace once clean typing feels automatic.
How long does it take to improve?
Most people gain ten to twenty WPM within a month of short daily practice, provided they stop looking at the keyboard. Progress then slows, and moving beyond eighty WPM usually takes deliberate work on your weakest keys.
Can I take the test on a phone?
Yes. Tap the text to bring up your keyboard and type as normal. Thumb typing scores are naturally lower than full keyboard scores, so compare phone results only with other phone results.
Is my typing data saved anywhere?
No. The whole test runs in your browser and nothing is sent to a server or stored. Refresh the page and every result is gone, which also means there is no account to create.

Find out how fast you really type

Bookmark this typing speed test and run it for a few minutes a day. It is free, private, and your score is on screen the second the timer stops.

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