If you’ve just started learning Python and want to build a cool little project to practice your skills, I’ve got something really fun for you, a Typing Speed Tester!
In this blog, we’ll build a fun and beginner-friendly Typing Speed Tester in Python. It’s a simple project that helps you practice coding while checking how fast you can type.
What is a Typing Speed Tester?
A Typing Speed Tester is a small app or program where you are given a random sentence to type, and the program checks how quickly and accurately you type it. It usually shows your typing speed in WPM (Words Per Minute) and maybe even accuracy.
You’ve probably used websites like 10FastFingers or MonkeyType. This project is like a mini version of that, made by YOU using Python.
How Does It Work?
Here’s how the Typing Speed Tester works step by step:
- The program will display a random sentence.
- You press Enter when you’re ready to start typing.
- You type the sentence and press Enter again after finishing.
- The program will calculate:
- The time you took
- Number of words
- Your speed in Words Per Minute (WPM)
- (Optional) Accuracy
Source Code: Typing Speed Tester in Python
import time
import random
# Sample sentences to type
sentences = [
"Python is an amazing programming language.",
"I love building projects using Python.",
"Typing fast can be really helpful.",
"Practice makes a man perfect.",
"Code every day to get better at it."
]
# Pick a random sentence
sentence = random.choice(sentences)
print("Type the following sentence as fast as you can:\n")
print(sentence)
input("\nPress Enter when you are ready...")
# Start time
start_time = time.time()
# User types here
typed = input("\nStart typing:\n")
# End time
end_time = time.time()
# Calculate time taken
time_taken = end_time - start_time
# Calculate words per minute
total_words = len(sentence.split())
wpm = (total_words / time_taken) * 60
# Show results
print(f"\n⏱️ Time Taken: {round(time_taken, 2)} seconds")
print(f"📈 Your Typing Speed: {int(wpm)} WPM")
# Optional accuracy check
correct_words = 0
typed_words = typed.split()
original_words = sentence.split()
for i in range(min(len(typed_words), len(original_words))):
if typed_words[i] == original_words[i]:
correct_words += 1
accuracy = (correct_words / total_words) * 100
print(f"🎯 Accuracy: {round(accuracy, 2)}%")
📃 How to Run It?
- Copy the above code into a
.pyfile (e.g.,typing_speed.py). - Open your terminal or command prompt.
- Run it using:
python typing_speed.py - Follow the instructions on the screen.
Boom! 💥 You now have a working Typing Speed Tester in Python!
Let’s Make It Better
Now that you’ve built the basic version, here are some cool ideas to make it even better:
1. Add More Sentences
You can create a .txt file with hundreds of sentences and pick one randomly from there.
2. Create a GUI (Graphical Interface)
Use tkinter to make it more visual. Add buttons, labels, and a start/reset option.
3. Show Mistyped Words
Highlight or list out the words you got wrong. This will help improve accuracy.
4. Save Scores
Store past scores in a .csv file so you can track your improvement over time.
5. Add Difficulty Levels
Easy: Short sentence
Medium: Medium length
Hard: Long and tricky words
Why You Should Try This Project
Let’s be real — learning from just watching tutorials or reading theory can get boring fast. But building real mini projects like this gives you:
- Hands-on practice
- A reason to code
- A way to test your logic
- And honestly, it just feels really cool to build something on your own.
Also, once you build a few projects like this, your resume and GitHub profile start looking way more impressive.
Final Thoughts
The Typing Speed Tester is not just another beginner project — it’s fun, simple, and very practical. You’ll use basic Python skills like lists, strings, time, and logic.
And once you get the hang of this, you can easily upgrade the project, add more features, or even build a full typing app with stats, levels, and cool animations.
For more such Python projects, visit codehelping/python