Typing Race
Race against ghost opponents at different skill levels.
Click here or start typing to begin the race
Complete a race to see your history here.
Ghost Difficulty Levels
| Level | Ghost WPM | Equivalent To |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | 40 | Average adult typist |
| Average | 60 | Regular computer user |
| Fast | 80 | Experienced typist |
| Pro | 100 | Professional typist |
| Expert | 120 | Competitive typist |
How the Race Works
You and the ghost start at the same time. The ghost types at a constant speed based on the selected difficulty level. Your goal is to finish the passage before the ghost does. Focus on accuracy — correcting mistakes costs valuable time.
Improve Your Race Performance
- Start with a difficulty close to your current WPM and work up
- Focus on accuracy first — backspacing wastes time
- Keep your eyes on the upcoming text, not what you just typed
- Maintain a steady rhythm rather than bursting and pausing
- Practice with our WPM Test to establish your baseline speed
How the Typing Race Works
Choose a difficulty level and race against a ghost opponent that types at a fixed WPM. The ghost starts at the same time as you and progresses through the passage at a constant speed. Your goal is to type the passage accurately and finish before the ghost does. Each difficulty level represents a real-world typing speed bracket, from casual (40 WPM) to expert (120 WPM).
Choosing the Right Difficulty
Start with a difficulty level close to your current WPM. If you consistently beat the ghost, move up a level. Casual (40 WPM) matches the average adult typing speed. Average (60 WPM) is typical for regular computer users. Fast (80 WPM) represents experienced typists. Pro (100 WPM) is professional-level speed, and Expert (120 WPM) is competitive typist territory.
Tips for Winning
Focus on accuracy over raw speed. Every mistake costs time — correcting errors with backspace is slower than typing correctly the first time. Keep your eyes on the text ahead, not on what you just typed. Maintain a steady rhythm rather than trying to burst through words. Your WPM naturally increases as your accuracy improves.