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About TYPEFAST

We built TYPEFAST because we believe everyone deserves a fast, clean, and genuinely helpful way to measure and improve their typing speed — no sign-ups, no ads in the way, no nonsense.

Why We Built This

Typing is one of those skills that quietly affects everything you do on a computer. Whether you are writing emails, coding, chatting with friends, or filling out forms, the speed and accuracy of your fingers on the keyboard directly impacts your productivity.

Most typing test websites are cluttered with pop-ups, force you to create accounts before you can do anything, or bury the actual test under layers of menus. We wanted something different: open the page, start typing, see your results. That is TYPEFAST in a nutshell.

The project started in Beira, Mozambique, out of a personal need. We were practicing for speed and could not find a tool that was both modern and distraction-free. So we made one, and decided to share it with anyone who could use it.

11 Game Modes

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Classic

The standard 60-second WPM benchmark. Type as many words correctly as you can before time runs out.

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Sudden Death

One wrong character and the test is over instantly. Your score is the longest streak of correct characters.

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Falling Words

Words drop from the sky. Type them before they hit the ground. 3 lives, and speed increases as you level up.

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Zen Mode

No timer, no pressure, no fail state. Just relax and type at your own pace with gentle error highlighting.

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Ghost Racer

Race against a ghost that types at your Personal Best speed. A visual track shows who is ahead in real time.

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Mirror Mode

Words are reversed (e.g. "start" becomes "trats"). Type the reversed word as shown. A fun brain challenge.

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Memory (Fade-Away)

Upcoming words gradually fade to invisible as you type. Trains your ability to read ahead and remember what comes next.

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Bomb

Type the word before the ticking bomb explodes! The timer gets shorter as you progress through levels.

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Musical

Play melodies by typing! Each key maps to a musical note. Follow the sequence to play songs with sustain.

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Marathon

Type through classic literature excerpts or upload your own text file. Progress is saved so you can resume anytime.

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Harmonic Typing

A toggleable sound layer that maps your keystrokes to piano notes in C-Major with sustain. Works with any mode.

Features

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Smart "Auto" Difficulty

The default setting mixes short, medium, and long words naturally — just like real typing. You can also lock to Easy, Medium, or Hard.

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Detailed Statistics

A keyboard heatmap and per-key breakdown show you exactly where to focus your practice.

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Local High Scores

Your best results are saved on your device for every mode and difficulty combination.

How the Scoring Works

WPM (Words Per Minute) is the standard measure of typing speed. We count only the words you type correctly, then divide by the time elapsed in minutes. For example, if you correctly type 50 words in 60 seconds, your WPM is 50.

Accuracy is the percentage of words you got right out of the total number of words you attempted. If you typed 48 words and 45 were correct, your accuracy is about 94%.

Keystrokes are tracked individually. Each character you type is compared to the expected character, so you get a clear picture of how many individual key presses were correct versus incorrect.

Tip: Accuracy matters more than raw speed when you are starting out. A typist who averages 45 WPM at 98% accuracy will improve faster than someone hammering away at 70 WPM with 80% accuracy. Slow down, build muscle memory, then gradually push the speed up.

Practical Tips to Type Faster

Average Typing Speeds

If you are curious where you stand, here is a rough guide based on data from typing studies and competitions:

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to create an account?
No. TYPEFAST works entirely in your browser. Your scores and preferences are saved on your device using local storage. We plan to add optional accounts in the future for syncing across devices, but the core experience will always be free and sign-up-free.
Is my data sent anywhere?
Your typing data stays on your device. We use Google Analytics to understand general traffic patterns (like how many people visit the site), but we do not collect or store your individual keystrokes or test results on any server.
Why is my WPM different from other sites?
Different sites use different word lists, timing methods, and definitions of a "word." Some count partially typed words, others do not. TYPEFAST counts only fully and correctly typed words, which tends to give a slightly more conservative (but more honest) score.
Can I use TYPEFAST on my phone?
You can, but typing tests are really designed for physical keyboards. On a phone, autocorrect and predictive text interfere with accurate measurement. For the best experience, use a desktop or laptop.
How many game modes are there?
TYPEFAST currently has 11 modes: Classic, Sudden Death, Falling Words, Bomb, Musical, Zen, Ghost Racer, Mirror, Memory, Marathon, and the Harmonic Typing sound layer. We are always considering new ideas — feel free to suggest one through the contact page.

Open Source & Community

TYPEFAST is a personal project that grew out of a genuine need. It is free to use, and we intend to keep it that way. If you find bugs or have suggestions, we welcome feedback through our contact page.

We believe that tools for learning should be accessible to everyone regardless of where they live or how much they can afford. That is a principle we will not compromise on.