What is TypeRacer?
TypeRacer is one of the longest-running typing games on the web, online since 2008. Each race shows a short passage, usually a quote from a book, film or song, and your car moves forward as you type it correctly.
You can race random players from around the world, practise alone, or set up a private race track and share the link with friends. Your words per minute and accuracy are tracked after every race, so it doubles as a way to measure and improve your typing speed.
Main Features
- Live races against players worldwide
- Private race tracks for friends, classes or teams
- Practice mode to race on your own
- Words per minute and accuracy stats after each race
- Thousands of quotes from books, films, songs and anime
- Optional account to keep your race history
How to Get Started with TypeRacer
- Go to play.typeracer.com.
- Click Enter a Typing Race to join a public race, or Race your friends to make a private one.
- Wait for the countdown and type the passage exactly, fixing any mistakes.
- Check your WPM and accuracy at the end and race again.
TypeRacer Pricing
TypeRacer is free to play, with or without an account. It shows ads, and an optional paid premium membership removes ads and adds extra features.
Who Should Use It?
- Students learning to touch type
- Anyone wanting to measure and improve their typing speed
- Friends or coworkers who want a quick competition
- Teachers running typing practice for a class
- Keyboard enthusiasts chasing a high WPM
TypeRacer Alternatives
- Hacker Typer: type like a movie hacker
- Typatone: turn typing into music
- Freerice: learn while you play quiz
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TypeRacer free?
Yes. TypeRacer is free to play and you do not need an account. There are ads, and an optional premium membership removes them.
Can I race my friends on TypeRacer?
Yes. Choose Race your friends to create a private track, then share the link so others can join.
What does TypeRacer measure?
It shows your speed in words per minute and your accuracy after every race, and keeps a history if you sign in.