What Is a Typing Test?
A typing test measures how fast and accurately you can type a given passage of text. Speed is measured in words per minute (WPM), and accuracy shows how many characters you typed correctly compared to the original text.
How Does This Tool Work?
Start Typing
The timer begins on your first keystroke.
Match the Passage
Type the displayed text as accurately as you can.
Get Your Score
See your WPM and accuracy when time runs out.
Who Is This Typing Speed Test For?
This free typing test is useful for students preparing for school typing requirements, job seekers who need to list a typing speed on their resume, remote workers and programmers who want to type faster, and anyone who simply wants to track their words-per-minute over time. Because it runs entirely in your browser, you can retake the typing speed test as often as you like to measure your progress.
Tips to Improve Your Typing Speed (WPM)
Use All Ten Fingers
Rest your fingers on the home row keys and use proper touch-typing technique instead of hunting and pecking.
Prioritize Accuracy First
Typing speed naturally increases once accuracy is high — correcting mistakes costs more time than typing slightly slower.
Practice a Little Daily
Short, regular typing test sessions build muscle memory faster than one long practice session per week.
Warm Up With Games
Try the Balloon Pop and Whack-a-Rat typing games above — they train reaction speed and key accuracy in a fun, low-pressure way.
Frequently Asked Questions
WPM is calculated by dividing the number of correctly typed characters by 5 (the average word length), then dividing by the time elapsed in minutes.
Any character you type that doesn't match the corresponding character in the passage counts as an error, reducing your accuracy percentage.
Yes, completely free with no account or signup required.
The average typing speed is around 40 WPM. 40–60 WPM is considered good for most office jobs, while 60–80+ WPM is considered fast and is common among professional typists and data entry specialists.
Practice touch-typing regularly, focus on accuracy before speed, keep your fingers on the home row, and retake this typing test often to track your WPM improvement over time.
Yes, the typing test, Balloon Pop game, and Whack-a-Rat game all work on mobile and tablet browsers, though a physical keyboard gives the most accurate WPM results.