How to use the Code Typing Test
- 1. Pick a languageJavaScript, Python, Java, C++, SQL or HTML/CSS.
- 2. Type the snippetThe timer starts on your first key. Mistakes show in red.
- 3. See your scoreWPM, accuracy, mistakes and your best score so far.
Why practise typing code
Typing code is different from typing sentences. It is full of brackets, quotes, semicolons, operators and indentation. Getting faster and more accurate with symbols means less time fixing typos and more time thinking, which helps in timed coding rounds and pair-programming interviews.
The test has 15 snippets across 6 languages, such as a prime-number function in Python, a SQL GROUP BY query and a Java main method. Each character turns green when correct and red when wrong, and the orange cursor shows where you are.
Enter adds a new line with the right indentation automatically, and Tab fills in the indentation at the cursor, just like a code editor does. That way you are tested on the code, not on counting spaces.
How the score is worked out
Speed uses the standard rule that 5 characters = 1 word, counting letters, spaces and symbols:
- WPM = correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes taken.
- Raw WPM counts every character typed, right or wrong.
- Accuracy = correct characters ÷ characters typed × 100.
For example, if you type a 250-character snippet in exactly 60 seconds with 240 characters correct, your speed is 240 ÷ 5 ÷ 1 = 48 WPM, raw speed is 50 WPM and accuracy is 96%.
Most people type code more slowly than prose. Aim for accuracy first; speed comes with practice. Your best WPM is saved in this browser so you can track progress.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good code typing speed?
Anything over 30 WPM with 95%+ accuracy is solid for code. Speed matters less than accuracy and knowing what to type.
Can I fix mistakes?
Yes, Backspace works. Accuracy counts the final text you leave, compared character by character.
Is there a plain-text typing test?
Yes, the Typing Speed Test on Uncodemy tests normal sentences.
Is the code typing test free?
Yes, it is free. Seeing your first score asks for your name and WhatsApp number once. After that, the code typing test and every other Uncodemy tool open with no form.