TypingTest — Free Online Typing Speed Test

How to Take a Typing Test

1. Select a test mode: timed (15/30/60/120 seconds) or word count (10/25/50/100 words).
2. Choose a difficulty level: easy (common words), medium (varied vocabulary), or hard (challenging words).
3. Start typing — the timer begins automatically on your first keystroke.
4. View your WPM, accuracy percentage, and error count when the test ends. Press Tab to restart immediately.

How to Improve Your Typing Speed

Average typing speed is 40-50 WPM for non-typists; professional typists average 65-75 WPM; power users reach 100+ WPM. The difference matters: at 40 WPM, a 2,000-word document takes 50 minutes to type. At 80 WPM, it takes 25 minutes. Typing faster with the same accuracy essentially doubles your writing productivity for everything from code to emails to reports.

The fastest way to improve is consistent daily practice (15-20 minutes), focusing on accuracy before speed. Errors are more costly than slowness: at 95% accuracy you are spending almost as much time correcting mistakes as gaining from typing fast. The WPM line chart tracks your improvement over the last 50 tests, making your progress visible over days and weeks of practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a good typing speed?
  40-60 WPM is considered average for general computer users. 70+ WPM is proficient. 90+ WPM is fast. 120+ WPM is exceptional and puts you in the top 1% of typists.
• How is WPM calculated?
  WPM (Words Per Minute) counts the number of correctly typed 5-character groups per minute. A "word" is always 5 characters regardless of actual word length, making scores comparable across different texts.
• Should I look at the keyboard while typing?
  Ideally, no. Touch typing — typing without looking at the keyboard — is significantly faster because you do not lose time shifting your visual focus. If you currently look at the keyboard, practice on a blank or covered keyboard to build muscle memory.