The free speed reading and writing test platform trusted by readers and writers worldwide
SpeedTextLab was created with a simple mission: to help everyone discover and improve their reading and writing speed. In a world filled with information, reading faster while maintaining comprehension is a superpower. And being able to write quickly and accurately is equally valuable for productivity.
For reading, we use RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to eliminate eye movement and help you focus on one word at a time. This scientifically-backed technique can help you read 2-3x faster than traditional reading methods.
For writing, we provide comprehensive typing tests that measure your words per minute (WPM), accuracy, and effective writing speed. Our tests help you track your progress and identify areas for improvement in your typing skills.
Measure your reading WPM with our free RSVP-based test
Measure your typing WPM, accuracy, and effective writing speed
Test reading understanding with 5 questions after each passage
Monitor typing mistakes and accuracy percentage in real-time
Track your improvement over time for both reading and writing
Compete with speed readers and typists worldwide
Send challenge links and compete head-to-head
Practice with any text you want for reading or writing
Traditional reading requires your eyes to move across lines of text, which takes time and energy. With RSVP, words appear one at a time in the exact same spot on screen. This eliminates:
👁️ Eye movement: No scanning left to right
🔙 Regression: No going back to re-read
🗣️ Subvocalization: Reduces "saying" words in your head
Research shows RSVP can help trained readers achieve speeds of 500-1000+ WPM while maintaining good comprehension levels.
Typing speed directly impacts your productivity. Whether you're writing emails, reports, code, or creative content, faster and more accurate typing means you can focus on your ideas rather than struggling with the keyboard.
Our writing tests measure:
⚡ Words Per Minute (WPM): Your raw typing speed
🎯 Accuracy: Percentage of correct characters typed
🚀 Effective WPM: Your true productivity (WPM × accuracy)
❌ Mistakes: Number of incorrect characters
⏸️ Average Pause Time: Time spent pausing between words
By tracking these metrics, you can identify specific areas to improve and see your progress over time. Most people can double their typing speed with consistent practice and the right techniques.
SpeedTextLab is completely free to use. No premium tiers, no paywalls, no ads. We believe everyone should have access to tools that help them read faster and learn more efficiently.
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