How can I practise like a typing ninja?+
Use NinjaType to take a baseline typing test, practise difficult keys in Learn, and apply those movements in fresh passages. Try Ghost Race for a solo pace challenge or Multiplayer Typing Race to play with friends. Review accuracy alongside WPM and repeat similar settings when comparing progress.
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Is this typing test free?+
Yes. NinjaType offers free online typing tests and typing practice without registration. Settings and completed practice history are saved in this browser; they do not automatically sync between devices.
How does the typing speed test calculate WPM?+
Words per minute uses five characters as one word: characters divided by five, divided by elapsed minutes. Practice results distinguish raw typing speed from correct WPM. Accuracy reflects the errors remaining in your typed text; race modes count character attempts, including corrected mistakes.
Can I choose a timed test or a word count?+
Choose Words mode for a fixed-length passage or Time mode for a timed typing test. Select a word dictionary or a quote collection in the practice controls. Keep settings consistent when comparing scores.
How to get better at typing?+
Use a repeatable loop: take a baseline test, identify one recurring mistake, practise that key or word slowly, and retest with the same settings. Use Learn for finger exercises and History to compare completed sessions. Raise your pace when accuracy is steady; no routine guarantees a particular WPM or improvement timeline.
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What is the average typing speed?+
Typing.com gives roughly 40 words per minute as a general reference. It is not a measured average for NinjaType users or a universal target: results depend on the people tested, passage, duration, keyboard and error rules. Use the same test settings to compare your own WPM and accuracy over time.
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What is a good typing speed?+
A good typing speed is one you can sustain accurately for your task. Around 40 WPM is a useful general reference, and 60 WPM can be a practical next goal for someone already comfortable at that pace. These are training reference points, not job requirements. Check any employer or examination rules directly.
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What is a fast typing speed?+
For general keyboard practice, a sustained 80 WPM can be a useful fast-typing milestone, while 100 WPM is a higher target. These are practical training labels rather than universal classifications. Compare accuracy and test conditions too: a short common-word sprint is different from a longer passage with punctuation.
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What is touch typing?+
Touch typing means finding keys through learned movements without looking at the keyboard for each letter. On QWERTY, the home position is A, S, D, F and J, K, L, semicolon. Start with the Learn finger lessons, then apply those movements to fresh words in typing practice.
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What is 10-key typing?+
10-key typing is numeric data entry using the ten digits on a numeric keypad, usually with the right hand. It is different from ten-finger touch typing. Numeric-entry tests often use keystrokes per hour and accuracy rather than ordinary WPM. NinjaType offers text typing practice and finger lessons, but does not currently provide a dedicated 10-key test.
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How to fix a keyboard not typing?+
First click the typing area and check whether the test is waiting, paused or complete. Try a text editor to see whether the problem affects other apps. If it does, check the keyboard connection or battery, input layout and accessibility settings, and reconnect or restart when appropriate. If only NinjaType is affected, reload the page and try another browser.
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Are keyboard covers bad for typing?+
A keyboard cover can change key feel and may affect your comfort or typing accuracy, but it does not automatically make every user slower. Compare several tests with and without it using the same settings. Follow your laptop manufacturer's guidance; Apple says to remove keyboard covers before closing a Mac notebook display.
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Where can I see my typing test history?+
The History page shows saved results, WPM, accuracy, and progress over time in this browser. Clearing browser storage can remove that history. A saved valid attempt can also provide the personal-best pace for Ghost Race.
Can I play typing games with friends or by myself?+
Use Multiplayer Typing Race to invite friends or join a public room. Use Ghost Race for a solo typing game against the average WPM of your fastest valid saved attempt. Both race modes require you to correct each word before advancing.
Can I change the theme?+
Yes. Open Settings and choose a theme for the typing area and the rest of the app. You can also adjust practice preferences there. A physical keyboard is recommended for keyboard typing practice.