5 Minute Typing Test
The 5-minute typing test is the full endurance check used by serious typists and typing exams. Five steady minutes, one honest WPM.
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.
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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.
Make it through all five minutes
Sit up, rest your fingers on the home row (F and J have the bumps), and breathe. Most people slow down in minute three - that is normal. Focus on rhythm over speed and your final WPM will surprise you.
Frequently asked questions
Who uses a 5-minute typing test?
Typing exams, data-entry hiring and competitive typists use longer tests because they measure sustainable, real-world speed.
How do I improve endurance typing?
Practice a few minutes daily, keep accuracy above 95%, and use the weakest-keys drill after each test.