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Typing Speed
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— About the game
About Typing Speed
Typing Speed turns a piece of practical adult life — typing fast and accurately — into a fun arcade game. Real sentences scroll on screen and you race to match them keystroke for keystroke. Your speed in words per minute and your accuracy percentage are updated live, so every test feels like a real measurement of how you are doing.
What makes Typing Speed work as a game (and not just a drill) is how clearly you see progress. Your first test might feel humbling. Your fifth feels measurably better. Within a week you start typing 10 to 20 WPM faster in real work, and the game is the reason. It is genuinely useful in a way most browser games are not — and it is just satisfying enough to play for the score alone.
This version of Typing Speed is free, browser-based and works on any keyboard-capable device. It is one of the best games on the site to leave open in a tab and dip into for a one-minute warm-up before real work. Your best speed and accuracy are saved locally so you can watch your numbers climb session over session.
— How to play
How to play Typing Speed
- Press Start to begin
- Type each word + space
- Score = correctly typed words in 30s
— Controls
Typing Speed controls
Desktop (mouse & keyboard)
Typing Speed uses spacebar on desktop. The exact inputs for each action are listed in the "How to play" steps above.
Mobile (touchscreen)
On phone or tablet, Typing Speed responds to tap and swipe as the steps describe — no on-screen joystick needed. Works in most modern browsers on any recent phone.
— Compatibility
Devices & browsers
Runs on
Any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS or Android. No plugin or install is required.
Offline & PWA
Once loaded, gameplay does not require a constant internet connection. GameJadoo can also be installed as a Progressive Web App from your browser's menu for home-screen access.
— Strategy & tips
How to win
- Accuracy first, speed second. Going back to fix typos costs more time than typing carefully.
- Do not look at the keys. The keyboard never moves; trust your fingers.
- Type whole words, not whole sentences. Reading ahead one word is enough.
- Use the home row position even if it feels slower at first. It pays off within a week.
- Practise in short bursts. Five minutes of focused practice beats thirty minutes of tired practice.
— Game features
Why you'll love it
- Live words-per-minute and accuracy measurement
- Real sentences from a curated source list
- Best WPM and accuracy saved locally
- Free, browser-based, works on any keyboard
— Frequently asked questions
Typing Speed FAQ
How do you play Typing Speed?
Typing Speed is a word game. To get started: Press Start to begin The complete step-by-step controls are listed under "How to play" above.
Is Typing Speed free to play?
Yes. Typing Speed is free to play on GameJadoo — no charges, no in-app purchases, no sign-up.
Do I need to download Typing Speed?
No. Typing Speed is an HTML5 browser game — it runs directly in your web browser without any download or plugin.
Can I play Typing Speed on a phone or Chromebook?
Yes. Typing Speed runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, laptop or Chromebook.
— Strategy guides
Read our Typing Speed guides
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