Reading Speed Test

Find out how fast you read and see how you compare to other readers

Choose Your Passage

How It Works

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Read the passage at your normal pace — don't rush or slow down

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Click "I'm Done Reading" when you finish the passage

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Optionally answer 3 comprehension questions to validate your reading

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Get your words per minute, pages per minute, and see how you compare

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Choose a passage genre (fiction or non-fiction) and a length (quick, standard, or extended). A timer starts when you begin reading. When you finish, you can optionally answer comprehension questions to check your retention. You'll get your words per minute (WPM), pages per minute (PPM), and see how you compare to other readers.
  • The average adult reads 200-250 words per minute (about 1-1.5 pages per minute). Above 350 WPM is considered fast, and 500+ WPM puts you in speed-reader territory. Reading speed varies by content type and most people read fiction faster than academic texts. What matters most is comprehension, not raw speed.
  • The best way to read faster is to read consistently. Other techniques include: minimising subvocalization (the voice in your head), using a finger or pointer to guide your eyes, expanding your peripheral vision to take in more words per fixation, and reading widely to build vocabulary. ReadingHabit tracks your reading speed automatically over time so you can measure your improvement.
  • Yes! After completing the test, you can send your result directly to the Reading Time Calculator, Reading Goal Planner, or TBR Stack Planner. Your pages-per-minute score pre-fills automatically so you get personalized estimates.
  • Comprehension questions are optional! Your WPM and PPM score is based purely on how quickly you read the passage. However, if you answer the questions, your comprehension percentage appears alongside your speed. A high speed with low comprehension may mean you're scanning rather than truly reading.
  • Our reading tools are completely free: The Reading Speed Test, Reading Time Calculator, Reading Goal Planner, and TBR Stack Planner are all free to use, no account needed. The full reading tracker with streaks, stats, nudges, and unlimited book tracking is available as a one-time lifetime purchase.

  • With the Lifetime Deal, you get:

    • Your complete digital library, every book, organized
    • Track every session and watch your reading stats grow
    • Smart nudges that keep you reading (without nagging)
    • Goals and streaks that make reading feel automatic
    • Read anywhere, from any device
    • Real human support when you need it
    • Lifetime updates

  • Yes! You can request a refund within 7 days of your purchase.
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