A fixed distance instead of a fixed time
Most typing tests give you a time limit and count how much you type. This one turns that around. You get exactly 25 common words, a clock that counts up from zero, and a progress label that shows how many words are behind you.
The test finishes the moment the last word is complete.
Why a word count feels different
A countdown creates pressure that grows as the seconds run out. A word count creates a target you can see. Many people find that calmer, and type more accurately as a result.
There is another difference. In a timed test, a slow typist and a fast typist both work for the same length of time. In a word-count test, the faster you type, the sooner you are done. Twenty-five words takes most people well under a minute, which makes this the quickest complete test on the site for a fast typist.
What the result tells you
You still get words per minute, accuracy, raw speed and consistency. The speed figure is based on the time you took, so it is directly comparable with a timed test of similar length. The page on how WPM is calculated explains the sum.
Because the run is so short, look at the character counts: correct, incorrect and missed. Missed characters appear when you press space before finishing a word. In a 25-word test, skipping even one word is visible, so it is a useful reminder to finish each word before moving on.
One thing to know: a run that lasts under five seconds of typing is too short to score. Very fast typists may want the 50-word typing test for that reason.
Good uses for 25 words
- A repeatable sprint. The distance is always the same, so your times are easy to compare.
- A test of clean typing. Try to finish with zero incorrect characters, whatever the speed.
- A quick check after a drill. Short enough to run three times in a row.
When it feels too brief, double the distance, or go to the 100-word typing test for a proper workout.
Saved on this device
Your best for the 25-word preset is stored in this browser alongside your other bests. No account is needed. Note that streak days need a session of at least thirty seconds, so a very quick 25-word run may not count toward your streak.