Typing Tools
Typing speed test
How fast can you type? Start typing the words below and this test instantly tracks your words per minute and accuracy. Choose 15, 30, or 60 seconds — no sign-up, nothing leaves your browser.
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Accuracy
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Streak
She opened the old letter one more time, though she already knew every word by heart. The ink had faded, but the meaning had not. Some things, she thought, only grow clearer with the years, like a path you finally learn to walk in the dark. The lighthouse keeper had watched a thousand storms, and still he never grew tired of the sea. Each wave was new, he liked to say, even if it looked the same. To him, paying attention was its own kind of adventure, quiet but never dull.
Start typing to begin...
Use your left ring finger, holding right Shift
Why test your typing speed?
Typing is the single most-used computer skill, yet most people never measure it. Knowing your words-per-minute helps in concrete ways: many data-entry, customer-support, and administrative jobs list a minimum WPM in the requirements, and shaving even ten seconds off routine messages adds up over a working day.
A typing speed test also reveals whereyou lose time. If your accuracy is low, you're spending it on backspacing. If your speed plateaus, it's usually because your eyes keep dropping to the keyboard. Re-testing regularly turns those weak spots into measurable progress.
Typing speed benchmarks
| WPM | Rating |
|---|---|
| Under 30 | Below average — focus on the home row |
| 30–40 | Average computer user |
| 41–60 | Proficient — meets most job requirements |
| 61–80 | Fast and fluent |
| Over 80 | Professional / competitive level |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average typing speed?
- The average adult types about 40 words per minute. Touch typists who use all ten fingers typically reach 50–70 WPM, while professionals such as transcriptionists and programmers often exceed 80 WPM.
- How long should a typing speed test be?
- A 60-second test gives the most reliable result because it averages out short bursts and stumbles. The 15- and 30-second modes are great for quick warm-ups or repeated practice.
- Does this typing speed test work on mobile?
- It works on any device with a keyboard. On a phone, results reflect your on-screen-keyboard speed, which is naturally different from a physical keyboard.
- How do I get a higher WPM score?
- Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF–JKL;), avoid looking down at the keys, and prioritise accuracy. Fewer mistakes means less backspacing, which raises your effective speed.
- Is the typing speed test really free?
- Completely free, with no account and no limits. Everything runs in your browser — nothing you type leaves your device.
- What's the difference between WPM and CPM?
- WPM is words per minute (using a 5-character word standard). CPM is characters per minute. CPM is simply WPM multiplied by about five, and some tests prefer it for languages with longer words.