How the typing speed test works
Click into the box and start typing the passage. The timer starts on your first keystroke. As you type, each character is checked live — correct characters turn green, mistakes are highlighted, and your words per minute and accuracy update in real time. When the timer ends you get your final WPM, accuracy and a shareable result.
How is WPM calculated?
We use the worldwide standard: one "word" equals five characters. We count the correct characters you've typed, divide by five to get words, then divide by the minutes elapsed. This is the same method used by professional typing tests, so your score is comparable anywhere.
What counts as a good speed?
The average adult types about 38–40 WPM. Around 50–60 WPM is comfortable for most office work, 70+ is genuinely fast, and professional typists often clear 90 WPM. But speed without accuracy isn't useful — aim to keep accuracy at 95% or higher, then push your speed up from there.
Tips to type faster
- Don't look down. Touch typing — keeping your eyes on the screen — is the single biggest speed unlock.
- Use the home row. Rest your fingers on A-S-D-F and J-K-L-; and return to it after every key.
- Prioritise accuracy first. Every mistake costs more time to fix than it saved. Build clean habits, then speed follows.
- Practise in short bursts. A few focused minutes daily beats one long session a week.
Frequently asked questions
Is the typing test free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no app to install.
How is my speed measured?
Words per minute using the five-characters-per-word standard, counting only correct characters, divided by the minutes elapsed.
Does my result get saved or uploaded?
Only your best WPM is saved, and only on your own device. Nothing is ever uploaded to any server.
What's a good WPM to aim for?
40 WPM is average, 60 is solid, 70+ is fast. Keep accuracy above 95% as you build speed.