I built a minimalist typing speed tester with real-time WPM, CPS, and post-session analytics
Bilal Malik has developed a minimalist typing speed tester called BitType, designed to provide a distraction-free experience. The tool features real-time tracking of words per minute (WPM) and characters per second (CPS), along with a comprehensive post-session analytics dashboard. BitType aims to strike a balance between simplicity and detailed performance metrics for users looking to improve their typing skills.
- ▪BitType offers a clean interface without ads or unnecessary features.
- ▪The tool provides real-time updates on WPM and accuracy with every keystroke.
- ▪Users receive a detailed analytics dashboard after each session, including metrics like total errors and time taken.
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| Original publisher | DEV.to (Top) |
| Canonical URL | https://dev.to/bilalmlkdev/i-built-a-minimalist-typing-speed-tester-with-real-time-wpm-cps-and-post-session-analytics-5g82 |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:20:46 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-03T04:41:55.008Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-03T04:41:55.008Z |
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| Indexing | May the item be indexed (stored, ranked, made findable)? | Allowed |
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| Retrieval / RAG | May the content be exposed for third-party retrieval-augmented generation? | Not asserted |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
Basis: Derived from the published RSS/Atom feed. Contact: [email protected]. Reviewed: 2026-07-24.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3960897) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Bilal Malik Posted on Jun 3 I built a minimalist typing speed tester with real-time WPM, CPS, and post-session analytics #webdev #productivity #javascript #react Most typing speed tests are cluttered with ads, distracting animations, and metrics that reset before you can read them. I wanted something clean - just you, the text, and honest numbers. So I built BitType.
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