Typing Tests
3-Minute typing test
0 WPM
100% Accuracy
— Time
0 Best
Click Start or press Enter, then type the text. The clock starts on your first keystroke.
About the 3-minute test
The 3-minute typing test gives you a stream of common words and 3 minutes on the clock. The timer starts on your first keystroke and the test ends automatically when it reaches zero.
Three minutes is a common length for job-application typing tests. It measures whether you can hold your speed once the adrenaline of the start has faded.
Tips for a better score
- 1
Relax your shoulders at the halfway point; tension is what slows the third minute.
- 2
Keep going after a mistake — you can backspace to fix it, but hesitating costs more than the typo.
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Look at the word ahead of the one you are typing so your fingers never wait for your eyes.
3-Minute typing test FAQ
How long is the 3-minute test?
It runs for 3 minutes. The clock starts on your first keystroke and the test stops automatically at zero.
How are WPM and accuracy calculated?
Net WPM counts only correctly typed characters, divided by five (the standard word length) and by the minutes elapsed. Raw WPM counts everything you typed. Accuracy is the share of your keystrokes that were correct.
What happens when I make a mistake?
Nothing stops — wrong characters turn red and you can keep typing. Press Backspace to go back and fix them. Uncorrected errors lower your net WPM, and every slip counts against accuracy.
Is this typing test free?
Yes. Every test on ProTypingGames is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser. Your best score is saved on your own device.