The typing speed test measures how many words per minute (WPM) you can type in a 60-second sprint, plus your accuracy. One word counts as five characters, and the clock starts on your first keystroke.
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Type as many words as you can before the clock runs out — the timer starts on your very first keystroke, so there's no pressure until you begin. Your headline score is WPM (words per minute), where one "word" is standardised to five characters, so long words don't count against you. Alongside WPM you'll see your accuracy — the share of what you typed that was correct — and your raw speed, because a fast-but-sloppy run and a clean run are very different achievements.
Sixty seconds is the classic sprint, but you can switch to a 15 or 30-second burst or a 120-second endurance run in the settings. Want a harder challenge that's closer to real-world writing? Toggle punctuation and numbers on and the word stream will include commas, capitals and digits — most people drop several WPM the first time they try.
Accuracy first, speed second: errors cost you more time than slow keystrokes do, because every correction is wasted motion. Learn to type without looking at the keyboard, keep your fingers anchored on the home row, and aim for a steady rhythm rather than bursts. Short, daily one-minute sprints beat one long weekly session — that's exactly what this test is for. When you're ready to see where you stand, check what counts as a good typing speed, including averages by age and profession.
Around 40 WPM is a typical adult average; 60–80 WPM is a strong everyday speed, and professional typists work above 80. Our average WPM guide breaks it down properly.
Yes — WPM only credits correct typing, and your accuracy percentage is shown right next to it, so a clean 50 beats a messy 60.
One minute is long enough to smooth out a lucky start but short enough to retake several times — which is how a typing speed actually improves.
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