3 Minute Typing Test
Three minutes is where real typing endurance shows. This longer test smooths out lucky starts and gives a WPM score you can trust for job applications and exams.
Find your true speed — then beat it.
Free typing test with live WPM, a mistake heatmap and a personal ghost to race. No sign-up, just type.
Click here and start typing…
Learn touch typing
Six short guided drills. Put the right finger on each key — speed comes later, accuracy first. A lesson is complete at 85% accuracy or better.
Race the computer
Pick a bot speed and race on the same text. Honest note: your opponents are computer bots, not live people.
Your typing stats
Leaderboard
These boards hold the scores posted on this device. The global leaderboard switches on with user accounts when the site launches on its own server — no fake scores here.
Why take a 3-minute test?
Short tests reward fast starters. A 3-minute run measures your sustainable pace - the speed you can actually hold while writing emails, reports or code. If your WPM drops a lot between the 1-minute and 3-minute tests, consistency practice (steady rhythm, fewer backspaces) is what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3-minute typing test more accurate?
Yes. A longer sample averages out good and bad moments, so the WPM is closer to your true working speed.
What WPM do employers want?
Many office and data-entry roles ask for 40-60 WPM with 90%+ accuracy; a 3-minute test is the fairest way to prove it.