Typing Speed

Type as many words as possible in 60 seconds. Accuracy matters.

Difficulty:EasyAvg:52 WPMPlays:720K

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How it works

Type the displayed words as quickly and accurately as possible. Errors reduce your score.

Controls

Full keyboard

Mouse and touch input also work.

Metric

words per minute (WPM)

Average

52 WPM

Difficulty

Easy

Plays

720K

What Is a Good Typing Speed Score?

The current BrainRivals average for this test is 52 WPM. Use that as a baseline, then compare against your saved personal best and the public leaderboard for this specific test.

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What It Tests

Typing speed, accuracy, and muscle memory. Key skill for productivity and communication.

How It Works

Type the displayed words as quickly and accurately as possible. Errors reduce your score.

Why It Matters

Typing speed directly impacts productivity. Professional typists average 65-75 WPM, programmers 40-50 WPM.

Tips to Improve

  • 01Use proper touch typing technique (home row position)
  • 02Focus on accuracy first, speed will follow
  • 03Don't look at the keyboard
  • 04Practice with typing.com or keybr.com daily

Tools

Typing Speed Calculator

Calculate WPM from correct characters and test duration.

Typing Accuracy Helper

Calculate accuracy and see whether speed or precision needs work.

Guides

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