About Code TypeRacer
Code TypeRacer is a free typing-speed test built for developers: instead of prose, you race to type real code snippets accurately. It measures your words-per-minute and accuracy on the punctuation, symbols, and indentation that actually slow programmers down.
How to play
Type the shown snippet exactly — including brackets, semicolons, and whitespace — as fast as you can. Your WPM and accuracy update live. Tip: accuracy beats raw speed; a single typo forces a correction that costs more time than typing carefully in the first place.
FAQ
How is coding WPM different from normal typing speed?
Code is dense with symbols and shifts (, (), =>), so most people type it noticeably slower than plain English — which is exactly what this measures.
Which languages are included?
Snippets span common languages like JavaScript, Python, and more, so you practice the syntax you actually use.