How the typing test works
Click the text and start typing — the timer begins on your first keystroke. Correct letters turn dark, mistakes turn red, and the space bar moves you to the next word. Type a word perfectly and your streak grows; one typo resets it. When the clock runs out you get your words per minute, accuracy, and best streak.
What's a good typing speed?
The average typist manages around 40 WPM. Comfortable touch typists sit between 60 and 80, professionals who type all day often reach 80 to 100, and competitive typists exceed 120. Speed only counts when it's accurate — a WPM score with mistakes corrected is the honest number, which is why accuracy is shown right beside it.
How to type faster
- Accuracy first. Speed follows precision — chasing WPM with errors builds bad habits that are hard to unlearn.
- Stop looking down. Covering your hands for a week of practice does more than months of glancing.
- Use all ten fingers. Each finger owns a column of keys; the home row (ASDF–JKL;) is base camp.
- Short daily sessions. Ten minutes a day beats an hour once a week — typing is muscle memory.
Frequently asked questions
How is WPM calculated?
The standard definition: every five correctly typed characters count as one word, divided by elapsed time. This keeps scores comparable whether the words are short or long.
Why is my score lower than other tests?
Some tests only count raw keystrokes and ignore errors. We count correct characters only, so the number is honest — and it will climb fast with practice.
Is my typing recorded?
No. Everything runs on your device — keystrokes are processed in the moment and nothing is stored or transmitted.