CGLTyping
Speed Typing Test
A quick 1-minute burst to find out exactly how fast you type right now — gross WPM, accuracy, and mistakes, all in one attempt.
Get Ready
Live key-depression, WPM and accuracy tracking — the same scoring engine used across every test on this site.
- The timer starts the moment you type your first character.
- Backspace is on by default — turn it off for stricter accuracy practice.
- Copy-paste and right-click are disabled.
Best on a desktop or laptop keyboard.
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A Fast Read on Your Typing Speed
Speed typing tests are meant to be quick — this one runs 60 seconds, just long enough for a stable WPM reading without eating your whole break.
One minute isn't enough to judge exam-readiness on its own — for that, use the exam-specific tests — but it's the fastest way to check your current speed before and after a practice session.
Because a 1-minute reading can vary run to run, don't judge your progress off a single attempt — look at the trend across several sessions instead. Once your quick-check numbers stabilise, move to the 5-minute or 10-minute test to confirm you can hold that pace over a longer stretch.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 minute — long enough for a stable WPM reading, short enough to run between other practice sessions.
40+ WPM is solid for most competitive exams; most government typing tests require somewhere between 27 and 35 WPM, so 40+ gives you a safety margin.
Yes — full mistakes, half mistakes and overall accuracy are shown alongside your WPM at the end.
A 1-minute reading is a good quick check, but your sustained speed over 5 or 10 minutes will usually run a little lower due to fatigue. Use the longer tests for a number closer to real exam conditions.
Daily short checks work well for tracking progress — pair it with longer 5 or 10-minute sessions a few times a week to build endurance alongside raw speed.
Yes — use the Backspace toggle during the test to disable corrections entirely, which forces more careful, deliberate typing.