Watch the consistency score: if it drops in the second minute, practise relaxing your hands and keeping your eyes on the text instead of the keyboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 2 minute test more accurate than 1 minute?
Usually yes. The longer the test, the less a single slow word or typo changes your final WPM.
How is WPM calculated?
Words per minute counts every 5 correctly typed characters, including spaces, as one word, divided by the minutes elapsed. Raw WPM counts every keystroke, right or wrong. Accuracy is the share of keystrokes that were correct, so mistakes still count even if you fix them.
Is WPMTrack free and private?
Yes. Every test, lesson and certificate is free with no account. Your results and history are stored only in this browser and are never uploaded.
What does consistency mean?
Consistency measures how steady your speed was from second to second. 100% means you typed at exactly the same pace the whole time; lower numbers mean bursts and pauses.