Typing Test FAQs

Simply sign in with Google or continue as a guest. Select your exam type (SSC, Custom, etc.), test duration (1-30 minutes), and click Start Test. You'll be presented with a passage to type - try to match the text accurately and quickly.

Google login saves your progress, statistics, and shop items across all devices and allows you to compete on the global leaderboard. Guest mode stores data only locally on your current device and you won't appear on leaderboards.

Yes! Guest mode allows you to practice typing tests without any account. However, your progress and stats will only be saved locally and won't sync across devices or appear on the global leaderboard.

The Typing Course is a structured, 13-lesson curriculum designed to take you from a beginner to a master of touch typing. It covers everything from the home row to advanced symbols and Shift key mastery.

Your performance in each lesson is tracked by your best accuracy score:

• 🟢 Green: 90% or higher (Mastered)
• 🟡 Yellow: 70% to 89% (Good, but needs practice)
• 🔴 Red: Below 70% (Focus on accuracy over speed)

Yes! If you are signed in with Google, your highest accuracy and progress for each lesson are automatically saved to your profile and synced across all your devices.

Lessons are unlocked sequentially. Once you complete an exercise with any accuracy score, you can progess to the next row. We recommend achieving a Green (90%+) rating before moving to the next lesson category.

Quick Mode is a lightweight, high-performance interface designed for zero distractions. Access it directly at typingtestgo.com. It bypasses the dashboard, shop, and rewards to get you typing in milliseconds.

Yes! Quick Mode is built for speed users:

• Tab + Enter: Instantly restart the test.
• Esc: Clear current input.
• 1, 2, 3, 4: Quick-switch between 1, 5, 10, and 30 minute timers.

Quick Mode is designed for anonymous speed trials and does not sync to your global XP or Leaderboard profile. Use the Main Dashboard if you want to earn points and climb the ranks.

Month 1: Learn proper finger placement, practice 30 mins daily, focus on accuracy (95%+)

Month 2: Increase to 45 mins daily, practice common words and phrases, target 30 WPM

Month 3: Practice 60 mins daily, take timed tests, target 40 WPM

Consistency is key - daily practice beats occasional long sessions.

From beginner level (20 WPM), it typically takes 4-6 months of consistent daily practice (45-60 minutes) to reach 60 WPM. From intermediate (40 WPM), you can reach 60 WPM in 2-3 months.

Best practices include:

• Use proper touch typing technique (correct finger placement)
• Practice 30-60 minutes daily consistently
• Don't look at the keyboard
• Focus on accuracy first, then speed
• Take regular typing tests to track progress
• Use online tools like TypingTestGo for structured practice

Always focus on accuracy first. Aim for 95%+ accuracy before trying to increase speed. High accuracy builds muscle memory correctly and prevents bad habits. Speed naturally increases as your accuracy improves.

Starting from beginner level, you need approximately 40-60 hours of focused practice spread over 2-3 months (30-45 minutes daily) to consistently achieve 40 WPM with good accuracy.

Top typing practice websites include:

• TypingTestGo.com - Comprehensive practice and testing
• TypingClub - Interactive lessons
• Keybr.com - Algorithm-based practice
• 10FastFingers - Speed tests and competitions
• Typing.com - Structured curriculum

Improve accuracy by:

• Slowing down initially - type at a comfortable pace
• Using correct finger for each key without exception
• Looking at the screen, not the keyboard
• Practicing difficult letter combinations repeatedly
• Taking breaks to avoid fatigue-induced errors
• Reviewing and learning from your common mistakes

Touch typing is typing without looking at the keyboard. You rely on muscle memory to know where each key is. Touch typists rest their fingers on the home row (ASDF for left hand, JKL; for right hand) and use specific fingers for specific keys.

No! Looking at the keyboard while typing is one of the biggest obstacles to improving speed. Train yourself to keep eyes on the screen. It may be slow initially, but you'll develop muscle memory and eventually type much faster than hunt-and-peck method.

Home Row Position:

• Left pinky: A
• Left ring: S
• Left middle: D
• Left index: F
• Right index: J
• Right middle: K
• Right ring: L
• Right pinky: ; (semicolon)
• Thumbs: Spacebar

F and J keys have small bumps to help you find home position without looking.

Common mistakes to avoid:

• Don't use wrong fingers for keys
• Don't look at keyboard
• Don't slouch - maintain proper posture
• Don't practice for hours without breaks
• Don't ignore accuracy for speed
• Don't skip warm-up exercises

For practice, a standard QWERTY keyboard is best. Mechanical keyboards are preferred by many for their tactile feedback. However, practice on the same type of keyboard you'll use in tests. Ergonomic keyboards can help with comfort during long practice sessions.

Absolutely yes! While younger learners may progress slightly faster, adults can definitely improve typing speed at any age with consistent practice. Focus on proper technique and daily practice - age is not a barrier to reaching 40-60 WPM.

Yes, 30 WPM is good for complete beginners (0-6 months practice). It shows you've learned basic typing and can type faster than handwriting (13-20 WPM). However, aim to improve to 40+ WPM for professional use.

40 WPM is the average typing speed globally. It's acceptable for most office jobs and meets minimum requirements for many government exams. For professional advancement, aim for 50+ WPM.

50 WPM is above average and considered "good" professional speed. It's faster than 60-70% of typists and suitable for most administrative and office positions.

Yes, 60 WPM is definitely professional level. It's in the "fast" category and qualifies you for positions requiring strong typing skills like executive assistant, court clerk, or data entry specialist.

Yes, 80 WPM is very fast and puts you in the top 5-10% of all typists. This speed qualifies you for advanced positions like transcriptionist or professional typist.

Yes, 100 WPM is achievable with dedicated practice (usually 1-2 years). It's considered elite level and places you in the top 1% of typists. Professional writers and stenographers often reach this speed.

The global average typing speed is 38-40 WPM with about 92% accuracy. This includes all skill levels from beginners to professionals.

The world record for typing speed is 216 WPM, set by Stella Pajunas in 1946. Modern verified records on standard keyboards range from 160-200 WPM for short bursts.

Professional typists typically type 65-95 WPM. Executive assistants average 60-80 WPM, while legal and medical transcriptionists often exceed 80-100 WPM.

For general office work, 40-50 WPM is considered good. For administrative roles, 50-60 WPM is preferred. For specialized typing roles, 60+ WPM is expected.

Data entry jobs typically require 50-80 WPM with high accuracy (95%+). Entry-level positions may accept 50-60 WPM, while experienced positions expect 60-80 WPM or higher.

Below 30 WPM is generally considered slow for adults. Hunt-and-peck typists typically range from 20-35 WPM. For professional contexts, anything below 40 WPM is considered slow.

Requirements vary by post, but common benchmarks include:

• SSC CHSL/CGL: 35-40 WPM (English) or 30-35 WPM (Hindi).
• Banking (IBPS/SBI): 30-40 WPM depending on the post.
• Railways (RRB): 30-35 WPM for clerical positions.
• Court/Civil Service: 40-50 WPM for assistants; 80+ WPM for stenographers.

For computer-based exams like IELTS or PTE Academic, while there is no "minimum" typing requirement, a speed of 35-40 WPM is recommended to ensure you can complete the writing tasks comfortably within the time limit.

Net Speed = Gross Speed - (Errors / Time)

Gross Speed is total characters divided by 5, then by time. Errors represent incorrect words or skipped characters. Most exams require 95%+ accuracy to pass.

Yes, most modern exams (SSC, Banking, Civil Service) allow the use of Backspace. However, excessive use will lower your Gross WPM. Aim for accuracy to avoid needing it frequently.

For most government posts, the typing test is qualifying in nature. Failing it means disqualification from that specific post, even if you passed the written exam. You can usually re-apply in the next recruitment cycle.

Experience Points (XP) track your progress on TypingTestGo. As you earn XP, you level up through Tiers: Novice (Lvl 1), Beginner (Lvl 5), Intermediate (Lvl 10), Advanced (Lvl 20), Expert (Lvl 30), Master (Lvl 40), and Legend (Lvl 50+).

You earn spendable Points at a ratio of ~0.67 per XP earned. Use these in the Shop to unlock custom Avatars, Name Effects, Sound Packs, and UI Themes.

Linking your Discord account gives you an instant 10% Permanent XP Booster on every test you take. This helps you level up faster and unlock shop items earlier. Plus, you'll join our community of 1,000+ typists for weekly challenges and support.

Every day, you're assigned 3 unique tasks (e.g., "Reach 50 WPM"). Completing them grants bonus XP. Maintain a streak by claiming your daily reward to earn exponential Point bonuses every 7 days!

Consistency measures the stability of your typing rhythm. A Fluid Rhythm (low variance) indicates mastery, while a Volatile Rhythm suggests you are typing in bursts, which often leads to fatigue and errors.

Latency tracks the delay between your thought and the physical keypress. Our Visual Heatmap highlights "error hotspots," showing you exactly which keys are slowing you down so you can target them in practice.

Purchase themes and avatars from the Shop using coins you earn from:

• Completing typing tests (Higher WPM = more coins)
• Daily tasks and streaks
• Unlocking achievements
• Leveling up

Once purchased, go to Shop → select your item → click Equip.

Boosts are temporary multipliers you can purchase in the Shop:

• XP Boost - Earn extra experience points for faster leveling
• Coin Multiplier - Earn more coins per test

Boosts are active for a limited time or number of tests. Stack them for maximum gains!

Currently, gifting is not supported. All coins and shop items are account-bound. However, you can challenge friends on the leaderboard to friendly competitions!

TypingTestGo features 50+ achievements across categories:

• Speed Milestones - 30, 50, 75, 100, 120+ WPM
• Accuracy Masters - 95%, 98%, 99.5%, 100% accuracy
• Endurance - Complete long-duration tests (5min, 10min, 15min)
• Consistency - Daily login streaks (3, 7, 30, 100 days)
• Test Completion - Complete 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000+ tests
• Special - Exam simulations, perfect tests, course completion

Yes! Each achievement grants:

• XP Bonus - Extra experience toward leveling
• Coins - Spend in the Shop
• Profile Badge - Show off your accomplishments

Rare achievements give larger rewards. Check Dashboard → Achievements to track progress.

Yes! The Achievements page shows:

• Unlocked - Achievements you've completed
• In Progress - Your current progress (e.g., "450/500 tests completed")
• Locked - Future achievements with unlock requirements

Our 13-lesson course teaches touch typing from scratch:

1. Home Row Keys - Foundation (ASDF JKL;)
2. Top Row - QWERTY UIOP
3. Bottom Row - ZXCVM
4. Numbers & Symbols - 0-9, punctuation
5. Advanced Combinations - Full sentences, paragraphs

Features:

• Hand Simulator - See which finger to use for each key
• Color-Coded Progress - Green=Completed, Yellow=In Progress, Gray=Locked
• Real-time Feedback - Accuracy, WPM, and error tracking

Guest users: Progress saves locally in your browser. Don't clear browser data!

Logged-in users: Progress syncs to your account and persists across devices.

We recommend logging in to avoid losing progress.

Yes! Click any lesson dot at the bottom to jump to that lesson. You can:

• Review completed lessons anytime
• Skip ahead if you're already familiar with the basics
• Repeat lessons for practice

However, we recommend following the progressive order for best results.

Rankings are based on your highest WPM in any completed test:

• Primary: Highest WPM score
• Tiebreaker: Accuracy percentage
• Minimum requirement: 85% accuracy to qualify

View by period:

• All-Time - Your best score ever (never resets)
• Weekly - Resets every Monday at midnight UTC
• Daily - Resets every day at midnight UTC

Your rank can change when:

• Other users achieve higher WPM scores (bumping you down)
• You complete a new test with better performance (moving you up)
• Weekly or Daily rankings reset (All-Time never resets)
• Users with invalid scores are removed (anti-cheat system)

The leaderboard updates in real-time, so rankings are always current.

Yes! Use the filter options:

• Time Period - All-Time, Weekly, Daily
• Your Rank - Click to jump to your position
• Exam Type - Filter by specific test types (SSC, Banking, etc.)

TypingTestGo works best on modern browsers:

• ✓ Recommended: Chrome, Edge, Brave (Chromium-based)
• ✓ Supported: Firefox, Safari
• ⚠ Limited: Old browsers (IE11 not supported)

For best performance, keep your browser updated to the latest version.

Yes! As a Progressive Web App (PWA), TypingTestGo supports offline mode:

• Quick Mode - Works completely offline
• Dashboard - Limited features offline (no leaderboard updates)
• Course - Full offline support

Your progress syncs automatically when you reconnect to the internet.

Desktop (Chrome/Edge):

1. Click the install icon (⊕) in the address bar
2. Or: Menu → "Install TypingTestGo"

Android:

1. Tap "Install" banner at bottom
2. Or: Menu (⋮) → "Install app"

iOS (Safari):

1. Tap Share button
2. Scroll and tap "Add to Home Screen"

Troubleshooting steps:

1. Verify you're logged in (check top-right corner for your email)
2. Check your internet connection
3. Try signing out and back in
4. Clear browser cache: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
5. Disable browser extensions temporarily (ad blockers might interfere)

If issues persist, use the Feedback button to report the problem with details.

Yes. TypingTestGo is a community-driven project. All features—including advanced metrics, themes, and exam modes—are 100% free with no ads or "premium" paywalls.

Yes. We use industry-standard encryption and only store the minimal data required for your profile (Google OAuth). We do not show ads or sell user data.

TypingTestGo is a Progressive Web App (PWA). While you can practice on mobile, we strongly recommend a physical keyboard for proper exam preparation and muscle memory development.

We love feedback! Use the Feedback button in the footer or join our Discord community to talk directly to the developers.