Type for 1, 3 or 5 minutes and get your speed in words per minute, with your accuracy beside it. The clock starts on your first key.
How this WPM test works
- Pick a length. 1 minute for a quick check, 3 or 5 minutes for a steadier number.
- Pick what to type. Sentences, Stories for a paragraph typing test, or plain Words with no capitals or punctuation.
- Type the lit key. The clock starts on your first right key. A wrong key does not move you forward, so every mistake costs a little time, the way it does in real typing.
- Read your result. Words per minute, the share of your presses that were right, and up to three stars for accuracy.
What is WPM?
WPM stands for words per minute. Because real words differ in length, typing tests count every five keys as one word. Type 200 right keys in a minute and your speed is 40 words per minute. To do the sum yourself, use the WPM calculator.
Some tests report two numbers: a raw speed that counts every press, and a net speed that takes mistakes off. This test only moves on when the right key is pressed, so the one number you get is already a net speed.
Which length should I choose?
| Length | Good for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | A quick check, or a first try | Short tests swing more from one try to the next. |
| 3 minutes | A number you can compare week to week | Long enough to settle into a rhythm. |
| 5 minutes | How you type when you write for a while | A longer test shows whether you can keep a pace up. |
Is my score good?
Put your number into is my WPM good? to see where it sits in the largest public typing study we could open. Our guide to average typing speed by age collects what published studies and school targets say. The fairest comparison is your own score a month ago.
Accuracy matters more than the headline number. A fast score with many wrong presses is a habit to slow down and fix. The how to type faster guide starts there.
Who this test is for
Anyone. We make Bumpy Keys, a typing game for ages 4 to 9, so the words here are friendly and the stories are short. For a beginner, the typing test for kids has shorter tests and a home row choice. Nothing you type on this page is saved or sent anywhere.
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Questions
Is this WPM test free?
Yes. There are no ads and nothing to sign up for.
How many words can I type per minute?
Take the 1 minute test above to find out. It counts every five right keys as one word and shows your number when the minute ends.
How is words per minute counted?
Every five right keys count as one word. Your right keys are divided by five, then by the minutes you typed.
Why can I not skip a wrong key?
The test waits for the right key so that mistakes cost time, as they do in real typing. Wrong presses also lower your accuracy.
Is my score saved?
No. Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere. Write the score down if you want to keep it.
Does it work on a phone?
It runs on a phone with on-screen keys, but a typing speed only says much on a real keyboard.