Typing Speed Test

Guide & FAQ
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The timer starts with your first key. Press Space after each word. Tab then Enter restarts.

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Guide: Typing Speed Test

This typing speed test measures your words per minute and accuracy using common English words. Choose 15, 30 or 60 seconds, click the box and start typing. The timer begins on your first key.

How to play

  • Type the highlighted word and press Space to move to the next one.
  • Correct letters turn green and wrong letters turn red. Extra letters are shown in red after the word.
  • When time runs out you see WPM, raw speed, accuracy and word counts.

What the results mean

WPM is the number used in most typing tests: correct characters divided by five, per minute. Raw speed includes mistakes. If raw is much higher than WPM, slow down slightly, because accuracy usually improves overall speed.

Ways to improve

  • Keep your eyes on the text, not on the keyboard.
  • Use all ten fingers and keep your wrists level.
  • Aim for rhythm first and speed second.
  • Practice a few short tests every day.

Gaming benefits

Fast typing helps with in-game chat, build commands and communication in team games. Your personal best for each length is saved in your browser only.

FAQ

How is WPM calculated?

WPM counts correctly typed characters divided by five, scaled to one minute. Spaces count as characters, and wrong words do not add to your score.

What is raw speed?

Raw speed counts everything you typed, including mistakes, so it is always equal to or higher than your WPM.

How is accuracy measured?

Accuracy is the share of your keystrokes that matched the expected letter. Fixing a mistake with backspace does not erase the original error.

What is a good typing speed?

The average adult types around 40 WPM. 60 to 80 is strong, and above 100 is expert level.

Are the words always the same?

No. Each test draws a fresh random mix from a built-in list of common English words, so you cannot memorise it.

Open-source licences

  • Original code: Original work by 404gang.org, no third-party code