Type smarter. Type faster.
A free typing test that shows which keys slow you down, then builds the practice to fix them.
- Esc new text
- Timer starts on your first key
- Switching tabs pauses the test
New to touch typing?
Start with Home row: Index fingers
34 short lessons. Your progress is saved as you go; sign in to keep it on every device.
From result to improvement
Take a test
Any length from 15 seconds to 15 minutes, on words, passages, numbers, code or your own text.
See what slowed you
Every result lists the keys and key pairs where you made mistakes or hesitated, with the numbers behind them.
Practise exactly that
One click builds a drill from those keys. Retest and compare on your progress page.
Popular tools
All typing tests- LessonsLearn touch typing a row at a time, on your own layout.
- Weak-key practiceDrills built from the keys you miss most.
- Data entry testRealistic forms: customers, invoices, bookings.
- 10-key testNumeric keypad speed in keystrokes per hour.
- Job test practiceSet the job’s WPM and accuracy and see if you pass.
- GamesWord Rain, Pace Race, Survival and a daily challenge.
- Code typingBrackets, symbols and indentation.
- WPM calculatorWork out WPM, CPM and KPH by hand.
How your speed is measured
A typing word is five characters, spaces included. Net WPM is your gross speed minus one word per minute for each error you leave behind. Accuracy counts every keystroke, including mistakes you fixed. The timer starts on your first key and pauses if you switch tabs.
Ready for a job typing test
Practise the way employers test: timed passages, data entry into real-looking forms with Tab between fields, 10-key figures in keystrokes per hour, and an assessment mode with the job’s exact pass marks and Backspace turned off if you want.
Teachers, free
Make an assignment with your own text and pass marks, share one link and collect signed result codes in a class report. Students never create accounts, and assignment pages show no ads.
Guides
- How typing speed is measuredThe formulas behind every number on TypingSpark, with worked examples.
- What is a good typing speed?Typical speeds by level and by job, and why accuracy matters as much as speed.
- How to type fasterSpeed comes from accuracy, rhythm and practising the right things. Here is how to do all three.
- Touch typing finger placementWhich finger presses each key, where your hands rest, and how to stop looking down.
Questions
Is TypingSpark really free?
Yes. Every test, lesson, game, certificate and teacher tool is free, with no premium plan. The site is paid for by ads, which are never shown inside the typing area or while you type.
Do I need an account?
No. Your results and progress are saved in your own browser. You can export them from your progress page.
What is a good typing speed?
About 40 net WPM is average for adults who type regularly; 60 or more is fast. Accuracy of 95% or better matters as much as speed. See typical speeds by job.
Does it work with my keyboard layout?
Tests work with any layout. Lessons and the on-screen keyboard support US and UK QWERTY, German QWERTZ, French AZERTY, Dvorak and Colemak.
Can I use it on a phone or tablet?
Yes, for practice. For a speed result you can compare or show an employer, use a physical keyboard.