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Typing Speed Test

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Test your typing speed and accuracy with WPM measurement. Choose difficulty levels and improve your skills.

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How to Use

1

Start test

Click start to begin the typing test.

2

Type text

Type the displayed text as fast and accurately as you can.

3

View results

See your WPM, accuracy, and detailed stats.

Features

WPM calculation
Accuracy tracking
Multiple texts
Progress history

Frequently Asked Questions

Average is 40 WPM. 65-75 WPM is considered good. Professional typists exceed 100 WPM.

Discover your typing speed with our WPM (words per minute) test. Whether you're a touch typist, hunt-and-peck beginner, or somewhere in between, this tool measures your typing velocity and accuracy in real-time. Track your progress and compete with yourself to improve.

Did You Know?

The fastest typist ever recorded was Barbara Blackburn, who maintained 150 WPM for 50 minutes and peaked at 212 WPM on a Dvorak keyboard in 2005! The average person types around 40 WPM, while professional typists typically achieve 65-75 WPM. Interestingly, typing on smartphones averages just 38 WPM - nearly the same as keyboard typing.

  • Focus on accuracy first - speed naturally follows once muscle memory develops
  • Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;) and return after each keystroke
  • Take the test multiple times to get a consistent baseline - first attempts often have warm-up effects

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