1-Minute Typing Test

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The industry-standard benchmark used by employers and typing certifications worldwide. One minute captures your sustainable speed — fast enough to prevent coasting, long enough to average out lucky streaks. This is the number most people mean when they say 'my WPM.'

How to Get the Most from This Test

Treat it like two halves. The first 30 seconds is rhythm-building; the second 30 seconds is where you push. Don't sprint in the first half — settle in and accelerate toward the end.
Accuracy pays more than speed. Net WPM penalises errors. A clean 80 WPM beats a messy 90 WPM gross every time. Aim for 98%+ accuracy and let speed follow technique.
Your score is an average, not a peak. If you stumble on one word, keep going. One bad 3-second sequence across 60 seconds barely moves your WPM. Don't let one hiccup ruin the run.
Use this for all-time records. The 1-minute test is the leaderboard standard. Take your best attempt here if you're aiming to rank — not a sprint test or a 5-minute endurance test.
Warm up first. Cold fingers produce lower WPM. Take a 15-second or 30-second test before your serious 1-minute attempt to get into rhythm.

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