How the test works
Choose a time (15 to 120 seconds) or a number of words. The clock starts on your first key. Type each word and press space to move on; a word you got wrong can be fixed by backspacing into it. Punctuation adds capitals, commas and full stops, and Numbers mixes in digits, which is closer to real writing and slower for most people. Press Esc, or Tab then Enter, for a new test.
How WPM is worked out
Typing tests count a word as five characters, spaces included, so a score does not depend on how long the words happened to be. WPM counts only the characters of words you typed correctly, plus the space after each, per minute. Raw WPM counts every character you typed, mistakes included. Accuracy is the share of key presses that were right, and consistency is how steady your speed was from one second to the next.
What a good score is
In the largest study of everyday typing, 168,000 volunteers typing English sentences averaged 52 words a minute (Dhakal and colleagues, CHI 2018). Around 70 is quick, and practised typists pass 100. Common words like the ones here are easier than prose, so expect to score a little higher than you would typing an essay.
Questions
Are my scores saved?
No. Nothing you type or score is stored or sent anywhere. Results stay on screen until you start another test or leave the page.
Why is my score lower on a phone?
On-screen keyboards are slower for almost everyone, and autocorrect can change a word as you press space. For a fair number, use a physical keyboard.
Does a mistake end the test?
No. A wrong letter turns red and you keep going. Wrong words lower your WPM and accuracy, and fixing them costs time, so the score rewards typing it right the first time.