Question 1

How do I increase my typing speed?

Accepted Answer

Practise a little every day, learn touch typing so you stop looking at the keys, and aim for accuracy first. FastFingers shows which keys and letter pairs slow you down and builds drills from them.

Question 2

Is FastFingers free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every test, story, drill and leaderboard is free. An account is optional and only needed for leaderboards, friends and a public profile.

Question 3

What is a good typing speed?

Accepted Answer

Most people type around 35 to 45 words per minute. 60 is comfortably fast, and 80 or more is very fast. Your stats page shows how you compare over time.

Question 4

How is words per minute calculated?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 typed characters, including spaces, count as one word. Only correct characters count toward your speed.