15 Second Typing Test
Take a fast 15-second typing test. Measure your WPM, accuracy and CPM in seconds. Free, no signup required.
A focused 15 Second Typing Test test. Your WPM and accuracy will count towards the leaderboard below.
About this test
A 15-second typing test is the fastest way to spot-check your speed. Great for warmups and quick benchmarking.
How to use the 15 Second Typing Test sprint
The 15 second typing test test is a sprint: it measures your peak keystroke velocity rather than your sustainable working speed. Because the clock is so short, a single stumble costs a large share of the run — so the winning strategy is a clean, aggressive start with zero hesitation on the first five words.
Use this duration for warm-ups and speed bursts at the end of a practice session. For a benchmark you can compare across weeks or against job requirements, prefer the 1-minute or 2-minute tests, where pacing and error recovery play a bigger role.
- 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.