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Yes — every test, every difficulty, every duration. No signup, no paywall, no per-test limits. You can take an unlimited number of tests and download a free typing certificate.

WPM uses the standard formula: (characters typed correctly ÷ 5) ÷ minutes elapsed. The 'word' is normalized to five characters, the international convention used by typing tests, employers, and exams.

The average adult types around 40 WPM. 60–70 WPM is considered fast and is typical for office professionals. Above 80 WPM is excellent. For most jobs, 50 WPM with 95%+ accuracy is the sweet spot.

Yes. After completing any test, you can generate a verifiable typing certificate showing your WPM, accuracy, duration, and a unique verification ID.

Yes, the test runs in any modern browser on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. For the most accurate measurement we still recommend a physical keyboard — virtual keyboards introduce input lag worth roughly 5–10 WPM.

Three things, in order: (1) learn proper finger placement on the home row, (2) practice 10–15 minutes every day, and (3) prioritize accuracy over speed — speed follows accuracy.

Your personal best WPM for this specific test is saved locally on this device using your browser's storage. Sign in with Google to save full per-test history and access cross-device sync.

Gross WPM counts every character you typed. Net WPM subtracts your error rate so it reflects your true productive speed. Net WPM is the number employers and exams care about.