1 Minute Typing Test
Take a one-minute typing test online. Real-time WPM, accuracy, CPM and mistake tracking.
A focused 1 Minute Typing Test test. Your WPM and accuracy will count towards the leaderboard below.
About this test
The classic 1-minute typing test is the global standard for measuring typing speed.
How to use the 1 Minute Typing Test benchmark
The 1 minute typing test test is the industry-standard benchmark — the duration most employers, typing platforms, and comparison charts use. Sixty seconds is long enough that pacing matters but short enough that full concentration is realistic, which is why scores here are the most comparable across different sites and sessions.
Treat your first run as a calibration lap: type at about 85% effort and note where the per-second chart dips. On your second and third runs, push through those weak spots deliberately. Three focused attempts with a minute of rest between them is the most efficient way to raise this number.
- Warm up with one easy run before any scored attempt.
- Prioritize accuracy first — Net WPM only counts correct characters.
- Review the per-second chart after each run to find your weak zones.
- Repeat the same duration on different days to track genuine progress.