Typing Test

Typing Test measures how fast and how accurately you type. Choose 30, 60 or 120 seconds and type the passage shown on screen. The timer starts with your first key, and your speed in words per minute and your accuracy update as you go. Mistakes stay in the text so you can correct them with Backspace, and the best speed for each duration is stored on your device. Play Typing Test free online in your browser — no download or sign-up needed.

Duration:

Time left 60Speed 0 WPMAccuracy 100%Best —

The timer starts with your first key. WPM counts only correct characters (5 characters = 1 word). Wrong characters stay in the text; use Backspace to fix them.

Game Information

Category: Word Games
Players: Single player
Difficulty: Three durations
Game type: Typing, Skill, Words
Works on: Desktop and mobile browsers
Controls: Keyboard: type the text
Touch: use your device keyboard
Features: Speed in words per minute (net) and accuracy
Original practice texts
Best result saved for each duration

How to Play Typing Test

Objective

Type as much of the text as you can, as accurately as you can.

Starting a game

Click the box and start typing; the countdown begins with your first key.

Rules

Speed is calculated as correct characters divided by five per minute (net WPM).
Accuracy is the share of typed characters that were correct.
Wrong characters are marked in red; Backspace deletes them.
When the time is over, you see net WPM, gross WPM and accuracy.

Controls

Keyboard: type the text
Touch: use your device keyboard

Winning and losing

There is no win or loss; try to beat your best net speed.

Tips and Strategies

Keep your eyes on the text, not on the keyboard.
Aim for accuracy first; speed follows.
Use all your fingers and keep your hands relaxed.
Do not pause to fix every mistake if it slows you down a lot, but wrong letters count against you.
Practice short sessions regularly.