Typing Speed Test
Test your typing speed and accuracy, then challenge your friends.
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- Read the words. A set of 30 common English words will appear in the display area above the input field.
- Start typing. Click the input field and begin typing the words exactly as shown. The timer starts automatically on your first keystroke.
- Press space after each word. When you finish a word, press the spacebar to move to the next one. Correct words turn green; incorrect words are marked in red with a strikethrough.
- Complete all words. Once you finish the last word, your results appear instantly: WPM, accuracy percentage, total time, and characters typed.
- Challenge a friend. Click Share to generate a link with your score, or click Copy to paste your results anywhere.
About Typing Speed
Typing speed is measured in words per minute (WPM). In standard typing tests, one "word" equals five characters, including spaces. This definition keeps scores consistent regardless of actual word length. The average person types around 40 WPM. Office workers who type regularly tend to reach 50 to 60 WPM. A speed of 65 to 75 WPM is considered good, and 100 WPM or above is considered fast. Professional typists and transcriptionists often exceed 90 WPM. The current world record is over 200 WPM sustained. Accuracy matters just as much as speed. A fast typist who makes frequent errors will spend extra time correcting mistakes, which reduces effective output. The best approach is to prioritize accuracy first and let speed build naturally through consistent practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good typing speed?
The average typing speed is around 40 WPM. For most office jobs, 50 to 60 WPM is sufficient. A speed of 65 to 75 WPM is considered above average and good for productivity. Speeds above 80 WPM are fast, and 100 WPM or more puts you among the top typists. Data entry and transcription jobs typically require 60 to 80 WPM minimum.
How is WPM calculated?
WPM is calculated by dividing the number of correctly typed characters by 5 (the standard "word" length), then dividing by the time elapsed in minutes. For example, if you type 250 correct characters in 60 seconds, that is 250 / 5 = 50 words in 1 minute, or 50 WPM. This test only counts characters from correctly typed words toward your WPM score.
Does this test store my data?
No. This typing test runs entirely in your browser. Your keystrokes, scores, and results are never sent to a server or stored anywhere. When you share your score, the results are encoded in the URL itself, so no account or data storage is needed.
How can I improve my typing speed?
Learn touch typing, which means using all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard. Start by focusing on accuracy rather than speed. Practice for 15 to 20 minutes daily, and your speed will increase naturally over a few weeks. Free tools like Keybr, Typing.com, and MonkeyType offer structured lessons. Proper posture and hand placement also make a significant difference in both speed and comfort.