TL;DR — type the passage, watch live WPM & accuracy, copy results, repeat
This free online typing speed test measures WPM, accuracy, mistakes, time, and progress in real time. Train on Wikipedia passages or an internal word bank (Easy/Medium/Hard), use Focus Mode to remove distractions, and track Personal Best locally. 100% client‑side and no sign‑up.
Typing Speed Test — practice and measure WPM with real‑time accuracy and mistakes
Build a faster, more accurate typing workflow with a streamlined typing speed test designed for real‑world practice. As you type, the app computes your WPM using the standard formula (characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes), while tracking accuracy and mistakes character‑by‑character. A clear progress bar, live timer, and simple UI keep you focused on the essentials. No logins, no uploads — everything runs locally in your browser for speed and privacy.
For natural‑language training, leave Use Wikipedia sentences enabled to load random summaries. If the API is unavailable (or you prefer predictable drills), switch to the built‑in word bank. Pick Easy for smooth warm‑ups, Medium for everyday practice, or Hard to mix in numbers and symbols — helpful for coding, data entry, or password‑like patterns. When you finish a passage, the results card shows WPM, accuracy, time, words, and mistakes. If you set a new record, you’ll see a Personal Best badge; the score saves to your device via localStorage.
Prefer a clean, centered environment? Toggle Focus Mode to minimize distractions and keep attention on the text. One‑click copy lets you share the passage or your results. To preserve test integrity, paste is disabled in the input field — you’ll get a fair score based on actual typing.
How to use this typing test
- Choose difficulty: Easy, Medium, or Hard (numbers & symbols). Leave Wikipedia on for authentic text or turn it off for generated word passages.
- Start typing: The timer begins automatically. Green = correct, red = error. Paste is disabled to keep it fair.
- Watch live stats: WPM, accuracy, mistakes, elapsed time, and progress update as you type.
- Finish & review: See a detailed results card and a Personal Best badge if you beat your record.
- Retry: Click New Text (or press Enter after finishing) to run it again and improve.
Key features
- Live stats: WPM, accuracy, mistakes, elapsed time, and progress bar
- Wikipedia passages (natural text) with instant fallback to a curated word bank
- Difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard (Hard includes numbers and symbols)
- Focus Mode for a distraction‑free test surface
- Personal Best tracking saved locally in your browser (no account needed)
- One‑click copy for the passage and the results card
- Paste disabled in the typing field to keep results fair
- 100% client‑side — private, fast, and mobile‑friendly
Training tips
- Prioritize accuracy first; consistent accuracy naturally increases WPM.
- Use Hard mode weekly to build comfort with symbols and numbers (great for coding practice).
- Alternate between Wikipedia text and the word bank if you plateau — variety improves pattern recognition.
- Short daily practice (3–5 minutes) beats occasional long marathons for sustained improvement.
Frequently asked questions
How is WPM calculated?
(1000/5)/2 = 100 WPM.Why can’t I paste into the typing field?
Where do passages come from?
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
localStorage.Can I change how long the test runs?
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Last updated: Aug 25, 2025