Free Typing Speed Test – WPM & Accuracy
Test your typing speed and accuracy with a 30, 60 or 120-second timed passage. See your WPM live and beat your personal best.
- Free, no signup
- Live WPM and accuracy
- Best score saved on your device
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How to use Typing Speed Test
- Choose a difficulty and a duration.
- Start typing — the timer begins on your first keystroke.
- When time is up, review your WPM, accuracy and errors, then try again to beat your best.
Features
- Live WPM, accuracy, error count and countdown
- Easy, Medium and Hard passages
- 30, 60 and 120 second rounds
- Character-by-character highlighting of correct and incorrect keystrokes
- Personal best stored only in your browser
- Works with a physical or on-screen keyboard
What can you use Typing Speed Test for?
Typing speed is measured in words per minute (WPM), and accuracy tracks how many keystrokes were correct. This test times you against a passage at your chosen difficulty and length, then shows your WPM, accuracy and error count so you can track improvement.
Typing speed is usually measured in words per minute (WPM) using a standard where five keystrokes count as one word, and accuracy tracks what share of those keystrokes were correct. Testing against a timed passage at a chosen difficulty gives a consistent way to measure both speed and accuracy, and to track whether they're improving over time.
- Practicing to reach a target WPM required for a job application or typing certification.
- Warming up before a long writing or data-entry session.
- Comparing typing speed across different keyboards or hand positions.
- Tracking accuracy alongside speed to avoid building bad habits while typing fast.
Tips for better results
- Prioritize accuracy over raw speed at first — fixing mistakes costs more time than typing a little slower and correctly.
- Use proper touch-typing finger placement rather than looking at the keyboard, even if it feels slower initially.
- Test at a harder difficulty occasionally to push past a speed plateau, then return to your normal level.
- Short, frequent practice sessions tend to improve WPM faster than one long session.
Frequently asked questions
Is the typing speed test free?
Yes, this tool is completely free to use with no signup.
How is WPM calculated?
WPM is calculated from your correctly typed characters divided by time elapsed, using the standard 5-characters-per-word convention.
Can I choose the difficulty and duration?
Yes — choose Easy (a good starting point if you're new to timed typing tests), Medium or Hard difficulty, and a 30, 60 or 120 second duration.
What's a good WPM to aim for?
Average typists land around 40 WPM; 60–70 WPM is considered fast for everyday typing, and touch typists with heavy practice can exceed 90–100 WPM.
Why did my WPM drop when I focused on accuracy?
That's expected — slowing down to reduce mistakes lowers WPM in the short term but usually leads to a higher sustainable speed once accuracy improves.
What is a good typing speed?
Adults commonly type around 40 WPM. People who type for work often reach 60 to 80 WPM. Accuracy matters as much as speed, so aim for 95% or better before pushing your pace.
Where is my best score stored?
In your browser local storage, on your device only. Clearing site data or switching browsers resets it.