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10FastFingers

The blunt one-minute word test that has served as the internet's default words-per-minute benchmark for over a decade.

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How to get the most from it

10FastFingers sits in Typing Tests under Play, filed as instant.

  • Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
  • Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
  • It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
  • No account needed — you can start without signing up.
  • Go in expecting something competitive and useful.

About this category: Typing tests that got beautiful somewhere around 2020. Genuinely the fastest way to improve a skill you use every day and have never practised.

Good for

  • A five-second distraction
  • Chasing a better score
  • Getting something practical done
  • A quiet break at your desk
  • Trying it with zero commitment

10FastFingers: quick answers

Is 10FastFingers free?

Yes. 10FastFingers is free to use and needs no account.

Do I need an account to use 10FastFingers?

No. You can use 10FastFingers without signing up for anything.

Does 10FastFingers work on a phone?

Not well. We file 10FastFingers as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.

Is 10FastFingers safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.

How long does 10FastFingers take?

We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.

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