Type Tester

An extension that lets you test your words per minute (WPM), right in your browser!
What is Type Tester?
'Type Tester' is a Chrome extension designed to help users monitor and improve their typing speed. It allows them to type pre-set quotes, monitoring their WPM and time. With its easy-to-use pop-up interface, users can easily check their typing speed at any time. It also provides feedback about the WPM value and the quote's author after the typing test is completed.

Extension stats

By: koyuul
Users: 686 ▼ -13
Rating: 4.38 (8)
Version: 1.4.5 (Last updated: 2024-02-26)
Creation date: 2020-03-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 21.03K

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Extension summary

Type Tester is an extension that tests your words per minute (WPM) in a small pop up! Whenever you want to type a quote, just click the extension icon, which opens up a box for you to type a provided quote. To the right, you can see a timer and a WPM counter. After completing a quote, a box will show up, telling you your WPM, and the author of the quote.

If you have any suggestions, comments, or feedback, please contact me at @koyuul on Twitter, or Instagram! All feedback is appreciated :)

User reviews

The ' is wrong in the thing but it together is very good as it is a simple and fun thing to do when you're bored.
by Eric Zhuang, 2021-12-25

Forces you to type at 100% accuracy. Has a bug where this ---> ' is wrong in text where it appears, and sometimes it doesn't pass. Typeracer is alot better.
by orbein, 2021-07-11

Amazing been looking for this type of pop-up typing test
by Jaidon Lin, 2020-11-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Type Tester requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Type Tester is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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