Frequently Asked Questions

TypingSpeedTest.co is a free typing practice site with a typing test, keyboard tester, learning resources, and progress tools. You can use it without creating an account.

No account is required. Your test history and settings are stored locally in your browser, so you can start typing immediately without signing up.

Yes! TypingSpeedTest.co is completely free with all features available to everyone. There are no premium tiers, subscriptions, or hidden costs.

TypingSpeedTest.co works on all modern browsers: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+, and Opera 76+. We recommend using an updated browser for the best experience.

WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated using the industry-standard formula: (Correct Characters / 5) / Time in Minutes. We divide by 5 because the average word length is 5 characters. This is the same method used by professional typing tests.

WPM is your net typing speed after accounting for errors. Raw WPM is your speed without any accuracy penalty. Raw WPM shows your raw typing speed, while WPM reflects your practical, accurate typing speed.

Average typists reach around 40 WPM. 60+ WPM is considered good, 80+ is excellent, and 100+ is expert level. Professional typists often exceed 120 WPM. Focus on accuracy first, because 95%+ accuracy at any speed is more valuable than fast, error-prone typing.

You can restart by clicking the "Restart" button, pressing Tab, or pressing Escape. The test will reset immediately with new words.

The Keyboard Tester is a diagnostic tool that lets you test every key on your keyboard. Press any key to see it light up on the visual keyboard. It's perfect for identifying faulty keys, testing new keyboards, or checking if all keys register properly.

The heatmap tracks every keystroke during your typing tests and visualizes the frequency with colors. Blue means a key is used rarely and red means it is used frequently. This helps you identify which keys you use most and which ones need more practice.

TypingSpeedTest.co currently supports 8 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Japanese. Each language has native word lists and quotes.

Yes, but the test will restart with new words in the selected language. Your progress in the current test will not be saved. Change language using the dropdown in the test configuration bar.

Your typing results are stored locally on your device. The site also uses consent-managed analytics and advertising services, which you can review in the privacy policy and control through the consent banner and browser settings.

Yes. Since data is stored in LocalStorage, clearing your browser data will delete your typing history and settings. Future updates may include export and backup features.

The site uses consent-managed analytics and advertising services, plus local storage for your typing history and settings. See the privacy policy for the full breakdown and use the consent banner or browser settings to adjust your preferences.

Make sure the typing area is focused. Click anywhere in the typing area or the text. If issues persist, try refreshing the page or using a different browser.

If keys do not light up when pressed, this usually indicates a hardware issue, driver problem, or a faulty key. Try the keyboard on another device or test with a different keyboard.

The 3D particle effects use your GPU. If you see lag, try closing other tabs, updating your browser, or disabling the effect.