Sixty seconds, one passage, one number at the end that will either validate or destroy your sense of self-worth: your words per minute.
The average adult types somewhere around 40 words per minute, with 50–60 WPM generally considered solid for everyday office work and 70–80+ putting you in professional-typist territory — roles like transcription and data entry typically require 65–90 WPM with high accuracy as a baseline. The current world record, set by Stella Pajunas back in 1946 on an IBM electric typewriter, sits at 216 WPM, which gives some sense of just how much ceiling there is above 'fast.' Accuracy matters more than most people assume here too: a fast typist correcting constant mistakes is often slower in real output than a steadier one with fewer errors, which is exactly why this test scores both together rather than rewarding pure speed.
Type the displayed passage as accurately and quickly as you can. The test ends automatically after 60 seconds.
Scored in words per minute (WPM). Typos slow you down, so accuracy matters as much as raw speed.
The single most office-appropriate game on the site — try explaining to your manager why 'typing practice' is a problem.
Yes — mistakes reduce your effective WPM, so it's not just about speed.
Average is around 40 WPM. Professional typists clear 65–75+. Above 100 and you should probably be doing this for a living.
It is the number of words you typed correctly in the 60 seconds. Words you got wrong do not count, so a run with few mistakes usually beats a faster, messier one.
Yes. Your best is kept in your browser on this device, so it is still there next time. Clearing your site data removes it.
Look at the next word while you finish the current one, keep your hands on the home row, and aim for steady rather than fast. There are more tips higher up this page.
Typing Speed
60 seconds. Type the words as fast and accurately as you can. Space confirms each word. One wrong letter on a word counts as an error.