TypeRacer
Races you against real people typing the same passage, which is the only known method of making a typing test tense.
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How to get the most from it
TypeRacer sits in Typing Tests under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- 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 one-round break between tasks
- Chasing a better score
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
TypeRacer: quick answers
Is TypeRacer free?
Yes. TypeRacer is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use TypeRacer?
No. You can use TypeRacer without signing up for anything.
Does TypeRacer work on a phone?
Not well. We file TypeRacer as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is TypeRacer safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does TypeRacer take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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