Typing Tests
500-Word 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 500-word test
The 500-word typing test flips the usual format: instead of racing a countdown, you type a fixed 500 words and the clock counts up. The test ends the moment you finish the last word.
Five hundred words is about one page of text. It is a solid test of whether you can keep your accuracy while typing a realistic amount.
Tips for a better score
- 1
Break it into five chunks of a hundred in your head.
- 2
Pace yourself — a steady rhythm beats sprinting and stalling.
- 3
Watch the progress bar rather than the clock; finishing cleanly matters more than the time.
500-Word typing test FAQ
How long is the 500-word test?
It lasts 500 words — the clock counts up from your first keystroke and stops when you type the final character.
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.