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Type the highlighted words for sixty seconds and get your speed and accuracy. Scoring uses the standard definition — five characters count as one word, and only correctly typed words score — so your result is comparable to any other properly built test. The timer starts on your first keystroke; restart as many times as you like.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good typing speed?
The average is around 40 WPM. 60+ is comfortably quick for professional work, 80+ is fast, and 100+ puts you in roughly the top few percent. Accuracy above 95% matters more than raw speed — errors cost more time than slow typing does.
How is WPM actually calculated?
Five characters (including the space) count as one "word", so scores don't depend on whether the test served short or long words. Only correctly typed words count toward net WPM — the figure this test reports.
How do I get faster?
Accuracy first: slow down until errors are rare, and speed follows. Learn to type without looking at the keys, use all ten fingers, and practise in short daily sessions — 10 minutes a day beats an hour once a week.