Speed check

WPM test — words per minute

Words per minute is the standard measure of typing speed. Run a timed sprint, read your WPM and accuracy, then train the keys that cost you speed.

Gross + net WPM Accuracy % Challenge a friend
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Gross WPM vs net WPM

Gross WPM counts how fast you type correct characters. Net WPM subtracts errors so a messy 90 can become a cleaner 70. Typing Coach shows both so you know whether to push speed or clean accuracy first.

Beat your score

After a sprint, hit Challenge a friend to copy a link with the same passage. They see your WPM target and try to beat it — zero accounts, pure client-side.

Or open the public weekly leaderboard if you sign in and submit timed runs.

FAQ

What does WPM mean?

Words per minute. One “word” is standardized as five characters, including spaces.

Can I change the test duration?

Deep links support ?secs=30 or ?secs=120. The default sprint is 60 seconds.