Typing Speed Test
Type Sprint Challenge.
Type 60 Seconds, Get $5 OFF.
Take our free 60-second typing speed test. Finish one sprint — any WPM counts — enter your email, and your $5 OFF discount code appears instantly. Valid on orders of $20 or more at redragonshop.com.
Complete the Sprint
Type the passage for 60 seconds. Your live WPM, accuracy, and streak are tracked as you go. Any speed qualifies.
Enter Your Email
Drop your email after the sprint to claim your reward and get your results saved to your inbox.
Get $5 OFF Instantly
Your one-time discount code is revealed on the spot. Min spend $20. Exclusions apply — see terms below.
Click the box above and start typing — the 60-second timer starts on your first keystroke.
Your run: 0 WPM · 0% accuracy · best streak 0
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$5 OFF orders of $20+ · Your code is unique to you and valid for one use · Excludes Bundles, Mystery Boxes, Clearance, New Arrivals, and items already discounted 50% or more · Cannot be combined with other discount codes · Redeem at redragonshop.com.
Shop & Use My Code →What Is a Typing Speed Test?
A typing speed test measures how many words per minute (WPM) you can type and how accurately you type them. In this free 60-second typing test, one “word” equals five characters, so your WPM score is calculated as correct characters typed ÷ 5 ÷ minutes elapsed. Accuracy is the percentage of keystrokes that match the passage. Both numbers update live while you type, so you can watch your speed climb in real time.
What Is a Good Typing Speed (WPM)?
The average typing speed is around 40 WPM. Anything above 60 WPM is faster than most people, and 80–100+ WPM is considered fast typing territory often reached by gamers, programmers, and writers who type daily on a quality keyboard.
| WPM Score | Level | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 | Beginner | You’re likely still looking at the keys. Practice short daily sprints. |
| 31–50 | Average | Around the global average of ~40 WPM. Solid for everyday use. |
| 51–79 | Fast | Faster than most typists. Touch typing is clearly working for you. |
| 80–100 | Pro | Top-tier speed for work, coding, and competitive gaming comms. |
| 100+ | Elite | Keyboard wizard. Your fingers have a higher APM than most MOBA players. |
How to Type Faster: 5 Practical Tips
- Learn touch typing posture. Keep your index fingers anchored on F and J and stop looking down at the keys — speed comes from muscle memory, not from watching your hands.
- Prioritize accuracy over speed. Every typo costs you two keystrokes (the error plus the backspace). Aim for 95%+ accuracy first; raw speed follows naturally.
- Practice in short, daily sprints. Three or four 60-second runs a day beat one long weekly session. Retry the sprint above and try to beat your streak.
- Use a keyboard with consistent, responsive switches. Mushy or inconsistent keys force your fingers to guess. A mechanical keyboard gives every keystroke the same actuation point and tactile feedback, which builds reliable muscle memory faster.
- Fix your weakest keys. Watch where your errors cluster in the passage (highlighted in red) — those keys are where a few minutes of focused practice gains you the most WPM.
Does a Mechanical Keyboard Make You Type Faster?
A mechanical keyboard won’t instantly add 20 WPM, but it removes the things that slow you down: inconsistent key feel, missed actuations, and finger fatigue. Mechanical switches actuate at the same point every time, register every press even during fast bursts (N-key rollover), and give clear tactile or audible feedback so you know a keystroke landed without bottoming out. Over weeks of practice, that consistency is what turns deliberate typing into automatic muscle memory. If you’re testing on a laptop membrane keyboard right now, try the same sprint on a Redragon mechanical keyboard — most people feel the difference within the first passage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the $5 OFF discount code?
Complete one 60-second typing sprint on this page (any WPM qualifies), then enter your email when prompted. Your $5 OFF discount code is revealed instantly on screen after you claim it.
What are the discount code conditions?
Your code gives $5 OFF orders of $20 or more at redragonshop.com. Each code is unique to you and valid for one use. It excludes Bundles, Mystery Boxes, Clearance, New Arrivals, and items already discounted 50% or more, and cannot be combined with other discount codes.
Is this typing test free?
Yes. The Redragon Type Sprint is completely free, runs in your browser, and requires no download or sign-up to play. An email is only needed to claim the discount reward.
How is WPM calculated in this test?
WPM (words per minute) = correct characters typed ÷ 5 ÷ minutes elapsed. Five characters count as one standard word, which is the industry-standard method used by most typing tests.
Can I retake the typing test?
Yes, you can retry the sprint or load a new passage as many times as you like. The discount code, however, is one use per customer.