The classic benchmark
One minute is the most common length for typing tests, so your score is easy to compare with results elsewhere.
Join as a guest and type as many words as you can before the 60-second timer runs out. Your best score goes on the live 1-minute leaderboard.
No password, no account. Pick a name for the leaderboard, or use your email.
Emails are never shown on the leaderboard. You'll appear as a***@example.com.
Sixty seconds, as many words as you can, and an instant score.
Choose a nickname or use your email. No account needed, and emails stay private.
The 60-second countdown begins on your first key, so take a breath first.
Passages flow into each other, so you'll never run out of text however fast you are.
At 0:00 the test stops wherever you are, and your net WPM is checked and ranked.
One minute is the most common length for typing tests, so your score is easy to compare with results elsewhere.
It takes less time than making a coffee, so it's easy to fit a daily practice session into your day.
Short, repeatable tests make it simple to see your speed improve week by week.
In a short sprint you'll often score a little higher than in longer typing, because there's no time to tire.
| Speed | Level | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Under 25 WPM | Beginner | Often still looking at the keys or typing with a few fingers. |
| 25–40 WPM | Average | Comfortable everyday typing. Many casual typists sit around here. |
| 40–60 WPM | Above average | Faster than most people. Fine for nearly any office job. |
| 60–80 WPM | Fast | Touch typing with confidence. Common for professionals who type all day. |
| 80–100 WPM | Very fast | Typing rarely slows you down. Typical of experienced writers and coders. |
| 100+ WPM | Elite | Competitive-level speed. Only a small share of typists get here. |
These ranges are a general guide, not official standards. Your everyday typing speed is usually a little below your best 1-minute sprint.
Short tests reward a fast start and a clean finish.
The clock only starts on your first key. Get comfortable and put your fingers on the home row first.
Mistakes in the first ten seconds rattle you. Start smooth, then let the speed build.
A small slip costs less than a long correction. Fix it quickly, or leave it and keep your rhythm.
Reading ahead keeps your fingers moving without pauses between words.
The timer turns red for the last 10 seconds. That's the moment to stay calm, not to rush.
Your second and third tests are often your best, once your fingers are warmed up.
Your score is net WPM over the full 60 seconds: the characters you typed correctly, divided by five, per minute. Errors you leave in don't count, and corrected errors still lower your accuracy.
The 60 seconds are measured on our server. Stopping early isn't accepted, and typing past the timer only spreads your words over more time, so it can never help.
Each test has its own live top 10, so you can be a champion in more than one.
Take the 1-minute test now and claim your spot on the leaderboard.
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