How Fast Can You Type With One Hand?
The ultimate mobile typing challenge. Use your phone keyboard and type with just one thumb. No cheating with two hands! See how your thumb speed compares.
Thumb Rank Ladder
Two Thumbs vs One Thumb
Take both tests back-to-back and compare your speed drop
Best played on a phone in portrait mode
Works on desktop too \u2014 try typing with one hand!
Log in to save your scores to the leaderboard
About the One-Hand Typing Challenge
The One-Hand Typing Challenge is a unique typing test designed for mobile phone users. Unlike traditional typing tests built for desktop keyboards, this challenge is optimized for thumb typing on a smartphone screen. Whether you're commuting, relaxing on the couch, or just want to test your texting speed, this is the perfect way to measure and improve your mobile typing skills.
Research shows that the average person types around 38 words per minute on a phone using two thumbs. With just one hand, the average drops to about 25 WPM. Our six-tier ranking system \u2014 from "Warming Up" to "Thumb God" \u2014 gives you a fun benchmark to track your progress and compete with friends.
The challenge works on any device. On a phone, your native keyboard pops up automatically. On desktop, you can simulate the one-hand experience by typing with just your left or right hand. Choose from three durations (15, 30, or 60 seconds) and three difficulty levels to customize your challenge. Log in to save your scores and compete on the global one-hand leaderboard!