Online Typing Test and Real-Time Races

30-second sprint, 1 to 10 minute tests, multiplayer races, and a 75-lesson typing course.

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What is TypeSprint?

TypeSprint is a free typing platform in the browser: race against others in real-time multiplayer typing tests, or learn touch typing from scratch with 75 guided lessons per keyboard layout (QWERTZ, QWERTY, Spanish and Portuguese). Teachers can create classes and follow their students' progress on a live dashboard. Everything works in English, German, Spanish and Portuguese, with no ads and no payments.

Frequently asked questions

Is TypeSprint free?

Yes. TypeSprint is completely free: every typing test, all 75 lessons per keyboard layout, the leaderboards, and the classroom features. There are no ads, no payments, and no premium tier.

Which languages and keyboard layouts does TypeSprint support?

The whole platform is available in English, German, Spanish and Portuguese. The touch-typing course has four dedicated 75-lesson tracks: QWERTY, QWERTZ (including ö, ä and ü), Spanish keyboards (including ñ and accents) and Portuguese keyboards (including ç and accents).

Do I need an account to use TypeSprint?

You can race and take typing tests without an account - just pick a username and start. A free account saves your results, lesson progress and coins, and is needed for the touch-typing course and for classes.

Can schools use TypeSprint?

Yes, for free. Teachers create a class in minutes, students join with a 6-character code, and the teacher sees all lesson results on a live dashboard. TypeSprint is operated from Vienna, Austria, and is GDPR-compliant.

More about TypeSprint in the classroom: TypeSprint for schools