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Typing Speed Test

Measure your typing speed in words per minute with timed tests across multiple text modes. Track accuracy, WPM, and personal bests over time.

Start typing to begin the test

How to use

  1. 1

    Choose a text mode

    Select Common English, Programming, or Gaming to pick the style of passage you want to type.

  2. 2

    Set a duration

    Choose 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 2 minutes depending on how long you want the test to last.

  3. 3

    Start typing

    Click the text area and begin typing. The timer starts automatically on your first keystroke.

  4. 4

    Type the displayed passage

    Follow the highlighted text and type each character accurately. Correct characters turn green, mistakes turn red.

  5. 5

    Review your results

    When the timer expires, see your WPM, accuracy, character breakdown, and skill rank. Your personal best is saved automatically.

Frequently asked questions

How is WPM calculated?
WPM equals the number of correctly typed characters divided by 5 (the standard word length), divided by elapsed time in minutes. This is the widely accepted 'net WPM' formula used by most typing tests.
What is a good typing speed?
The average typist hits 40-50 WPM. Touch typists often reach 60-80 WPM. Professionals and competitive typists can exceed 100 WPM. Anything above 90 WPM is considered very fast.
Does this test send my data anywhere?
No. The test runs entirely in your browser. Your personal best scores are stored in localStorage on your device and are never sent to a server.
Why are there different text modes?
Different text styles challenge your typing in different ways. Common English tests natural prose flow, Programming mode uses technical vocabulary, and Gaming mode features gaming-specific terminology.
Can I restart the test mid-way?
Yes. Click the Reset button at any time to stop the current test and start fresh with a new passage.
Does my keyboard or hardware affect my score?
Yes. Mechanical keyboards, key switch type, and input latency can all influence your speed. For consistent tracking, use the same setup each time you test.

Find out exactly how fast you type with this free online typing speed

test. Choose from Common English passages, Programming-themed text, or

Gaming content, then race against a 30-second, 60-second, or 2-minute

timer. The test tracks every keystroke in real time and calculates your

words per minute (WPM), accuracy percentage, and character counts the

moment time runs out. A skill rank from Beginner to Elite puts your

score in context, and your personal best for each mode is saved locally

so you can beat it next time. Everything runs in the browser — no data

leaves your device.

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