Free typing games and a typing speed test to raise your WPM
TryTyping is a free browser toolkit for measuring words per minute, playing typing games, and practicing touch typing — no sign-up, no download, instant results.
Prefer links? Open the typing speed test, the 1 minute typing test, or Word Rain.
Quick typing test
Start typing to begin. Pick 15 seconds for a fast check or two minutes for a true reading of your pace.
Time left
30s
WPM
0
Accuracy
100%
Characters
0
Combo
0
5 clean = streak
Click the text above and start typing — the timer begins on your first keystroke.
Free typing games
Word Rain
Words fall from the sky. Type them before they hit the ground — three misses and the round is over.
Play now →Type Racer
Race a pace car across a sentence. Beat 45 WPM and you take the checkered flag.
Play now →Key Hunter
Single-key reaction drill by keyboard row, plus a mode built from the keys you miss most.
Play now →Star Speller (Kids)
Big friendly letters and short words. Every finished word earns a star.
Play now →Your progress
Play a round and we'll start tracking your slowest keys, streak and level here.
What is a good typing speed?
Most adults type about 40 words per minute (WPM). Strong office typists often land between 60 and 70 WPM, while 100+ WPM with high accuracy is competitive territory. Accuracy above 97% usually beats a higher but messy peak speed. Compare yourself on the average typing speed chart, then verify with a free typing test.
Words per minute is commonly defined as characters typed divided by five, then divided by minutes — the same convention documented on Wikipedia's words per minute overview. That shared formula is why TryTyping results are comparable to other reputable tests.
How to get faster at typing
Accuracy first, speed second. Typing 80 WPM with constant corrections is slower than a clean 55 WPM. Slow down until drills stay above 97% accuracy, then let speed climb. Use the typing speed test for timed checks and the 5 minute typing test when you want stamina data.
Keep your fingers on the home row. Index fingers rest on F and J; every reach returns home. The touch typing practice lessons walk through home, top, and bottom rows without timer pressure.
Fix your worst keys, not your average. Most people lose the same seconds to the same few keys. Key Hunter builds a drill from your miss history so practice time goes where it matters.
Short daily sessions beat rare marathons. Ten focused minutes a day usually moves WPM faster than a single long weekend session. Pair play modes like Type Racer with measured tests so you feel progress and can prove it.
For broader ergonomics and keyboard-skill context beyond this site, see the U.S. Department of Labor's overview of office and administrative support occupations, where keyboarding speed and accuracy remain practical workplace skills.
Page updated 2026-08-15.
Frequently asked questions
Are these typing games really free?
Yes. Every game and the typing speed test on TryTyping are free to play in your browser with no account, download, or install.
What is a good typing speed?
Around 40 words per minute is average for adults, 60-70 WPM is strong office speed, and 100+ WPM is competitive. Accuracy above 97% matters more than raw speed.
How do typing games improve my speed?
Games keep you typing longer than plain drills, and repetition builds muscle memory. TryTyping also tracks which keys you miss most and builds a drill from them.
Do these games work on a Chromebook or school computer?
Yes. Everything runs in the browser, so any Chromebook, laptop, or desktop with a physical keyboard works.
Keep the streak going
Typing Speed Test
Measure your WPM in 15s to 2 minutes.
Free Typing Test
No sign-up, instant WPM and accuracy.
1 Minute Typing Test
The standard 60 second WPM benchmark.
5 Minute Typing Test
Endurance run for sustained speed.
Average Typing Speed
WPM chart by skill, age and job.
Word Rain
Destroy falling words before they land.
Type Racer
Outrun the pace car sentence by sentence.
Key Hunter
Drill single keys and build muscle memory.
Typing Games for Kids
Big letters, short words, friendly scoring.
Online Typing Test
Check your typing speed in the browser.
WPM Test
Words per minute, accuracy and consistency.
Typing Accuracy Test
Error rate and the keys you miss most.
Typing Test for Beginners
Short, gentle first run with common words.
Free Typing Games
All four browser games in one place.
How to Type Faster
Nine habits that actually raise WPM.
Typing Practice for Kids
Gentle keyboard learning for ages 6+.
Typing Practice for Students
Drills and speed goals by grade.
Touch Typing Practice
Untimed lessons from home row to punctuation.