- 6/1/2026
- Updated 6/1/2026
What Is Type Faster? Free Typing Tests, Drills, and Competition in One Place
Type Faster is a free browser typing platform: timed tests, weak-key drills, leaderboards, keyboard labs, story library, steno practice, and employer hiring links—no download required.
One site for measurement, practice, and competition
Type Faster combines timed typing tests, personalized weak-key drills, progress history, and public leaderboards in a single browser experience. You do not install software or paste API keys—open a test, type, and get WPM and accuracy with heatmaps on the same screen.
Beyond vanilla English tests, the platform adds specialty modes (numpad, punctuation, programmer symbols, direction keys, quotes, story chapters, and machine steno) plus keyboard diagnostic labs when hardware might be holding you back.
Share verification links instead of cropped screenshots when recruiters or friends ask for proof.
Read the platform overview guide first, then the article for the feature you need today.
Interactive Practice
Try this 1 minute tool right here
Practice in the panel below—the same timed test as on the dedicated test page.
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How the guides in this pillar are organized
Each article below explains one capability: timed tests, drills, progress, compete surfaces, live events, typing games, stories, labs, hiring assessments, and how to type faster with data instead of random tips.
Start with a one-minute baseline on `/test/1-minute`, then read the guide that matches what you want next—competition, calm breaks, or employer screening.
Sign in before you care about streaks; guest runs teach mechanics but do not build UTC streak credit.
Sign in before you care about streaks; guest runs teach mechanics but do not build UTC streak credit.
Continue practicing
The in-page typing tool matches this article’s duration preset. Open the full test for other durations and settings, or jump into a drill to target weak keys.