Kids
Typing test for kids
A simple, distraction-free typing test you can hand to a child. No signup, no chat features, no ads in their face during the test itself.
Is this test kid-safe?
Yes. The Typing Tester has no user-generated content, no chat, no multiplayer, and no third-party tracking beyond standard analytics. The word pool is family-friendly common English.
What WPM should a kid aim for?
- Age 6–8: 5–15 WPM — focus on finger placement, not speed.
- Age 9–11: 15–30 WPM — comfortable home-row use.
- Age 12–14: 30–45 WPM — competent touch typist.
- Age 15+: 45–60+ WPM — adult-equivalent speed possible with practice.
Tips for teaching kids to type
- Use the 15-second mode first — kids hate long drills.
- Celebrate accuracy first, speed second.
- Don't skip the home row — bad finger habits formed at 8 are still being broken at 18.
- Cover the keys with stickers or a cloth so they can't look.
- Track WPM weekly to keep motivation high. Visible progress is the best motivator.
Try it now
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