How It Works
- Real-time tracking: WPM, accuracy, and consistency update as you type
- Multiple test modes: Time-based (15s/30s/60s/2min), word count, or code snippets
- Code mode (unique!): Practice JavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS syntax
- Multi-category: Common words, quotes, numbers, punctuation, code
- 100% private: No data sent to servers. Everything happens in your browser.
- No signup: Just start typing.
Why This Beats AI for Typing Practice
AI chatbots like ChatGPT cannot measure your typing speed or accuracy. They cannot track real-time keystrokes, calculate WPM, or provide per-character feedback. This tool runs entirely in your browser, capturing your actual physical typing performance - something AI fundamentally cannot do.
Typing Tips for Better WPM
- Don't look at the keyboard: Touch typing is 2-3x faster than hunt-and-peck
- Relax your hands: Tension slows you down and causes errors
- Accuracy over speed: 60 WPM at 100% beats 80 WPM at 85%
- Practice daily: 15 minutes a day for 2 weeks = +20 WPM
- Home row first: Master ASDF JKL; before adding other keys
Frequently Asked Questions
How is WPM calculated?
WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated as: (correct characters / 5) / minutes elapsed. The standard "word" is 5 characters. Raw WPM includes all typed characters (including errors).
What is consistency?
Consistency measures how stable your WPM is throughout the test. It's calculated as the coefficient of variation of WPM samples - higher = more consistent typing. 100% means perfectly steady speed.
Why is code mode unique?
Most typing tests (Monkeytype, 10FastFingers, TypingTest.com) only use common English words. Our code mode lets you practice real programming syntax - brackets, semicolons, colons, operators - which is what developers actually type all day.
Is my data private?
Yes. All typing data is processed in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server, logged, or stored. Close the tab and all data is gone.
What does "raw WPM" mean?
Raw WPM counts ALL typed characters (including errors), while net WPM only counts correct characters. Raw WPM is always higher than net WPM. Net WPM is the more useful metric.