How to Improve Your Typing Speed With Free Online Games

The fastest way to type quicker is short, daily practice — and a free Typing Speed Test makes it fun by tracking your words-per-minute (WPM) and accuracy.

What is a good typing speed?

• 40 WPM — average
• 60–70 WPM — fast
• 80+ WPM — professional

5 tips to type faster

1. Use all ten fingers and the home row (ASDF–JKL;).
2. Don't look at the keyboard — trust muscle memory.
3. Prioritise accuracy first, then speed; fixing mistakes wastes time.
4. Practise 5–10 minutes daily on the Typing Speed Test.
5. Play Word Scramble and Missing Letters to sharpen spelling so you hesitate less.

Ready to measure your speed? Take the free typing test → Also see brain games for students.