The 1-minute typing test is the industry-standard benchmark for typing speed. Sixty seconds is long enough to smooth out a slow start or one fumbled word, but short enough to repeat ten times in a row while chasing a personal best — which is why it’s the number most people quote when they say “my WPM.”
Your score is measured in WPM (words per minute), where one “word” equals five characters including spaces. Eletypes also reports accuracy, raw vs. net WPM, and a per-character error breakdown, so you can see whether your bottleneck is speed, accuracy, or consistency.
Unlike most typing tests, Eletypes needs no account: your history lives in your browser’s localStorage. Take the test as many times as you like, watch your WPM trend on the stats dashboard, opt into the no-signup leaderboard with any display name you choose, or send a friend a challenge link so you both type the exact same seeded text. When you beat your record, one click renders a shareable result card for X, Discord, or WeChat.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good score on a 1-minute typing test?
For most people, 40 WPM is a solid baseline, 60 WPM is strong, and 80+ WPM is fast. Professional typists reach 100+. Accuracy matters as much as speed — a clean 60 WPM beats a sloppy 75 WPM in any real work.
How is WPM calculated?
WPM = (characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ minutes. The “÷ 5” is the industry standard that treats one word as five keystrokes, so scores are comparable across tests and languages. Eletypes shows both raw WPM and net WPM (penalized for errors).
Do I need to create an account?
No. Eletypes has no accounts, no ads, and no tracking. Your test history is stored only in your browser. Joining the leaderboard is opt-in and asks only for a display name — no email, no password.
How can I improve my 1-minute score?
Warm up with a 15-second test first, prioritize 98%+ accuracy over raw speed (errors cost more than they look), and keep a steady rhythm instead of sprinting. Eletypes’ stats dashboard highlights your weakest keys so practice targets the right thing.