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About the 30-second test

The 30-second typing test gives you a stream of common words and 30 seconds on the clock. The timer starts on your first keystroke and the test ends automatically when it reaches zero.

Thirty seconds is a pure burst: there is no time to recover from a stumble, so it rewards clean, confident starts. It is the fastest way to check your top speed between tasks.

Tips for a better score

  1. 1

    Treat it as a sprint — settle your hands on the home row before you press the first key.

  2. 2

    Keep going after a mistake — you can backspace to fix it, but hesitating costs more than the typo.

  3. 3

    Look at the word ahead of the one you are typing so your fingers never wait for your eyes.

30-Second typing test FAQ

How long is the 30-second test?
It runs for 30 seconds. The clock starts on your first keystroke and the test stops automatically at zero.
How are WPM and accuracy calculated?
Net WPM counts only correctly typed characters, divided by five (the standard word length) and by the minutes elapsed. Raw WPM counts everything you typed. Accuracy is the share of your keystrokes that were correct.
What happens when I make a mistake?
Nothing stops — wrong characters turn red and you can keep typing. Press Backspace to go back and fix them. Uncorrected errors lower your net WPM, and every slip counts against accuracy.
Is this typing test free?
Yes. Every test on ProTypingGames is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser. Your best score is saved on your own device.