Site News
new additions to the site
Feb 20th
Hi folks, just a quick note to let you know that I have added all sorts of new content to the site for you to enjoy. Here’s a quick summary:
- Two new typing tests, one based on an essay by Mark Twain and the other a poem by Langston Hughes.
- A new typing game called Fast Typer
- Several new additions to the Typing Tutor section of the Keyboarding Directory
- An article with tips on how to improve your typing speed
That’s it for now, enjoy!
The Typing Directory
Jan 25th
Typing is very important for most people using a computer. At any given time, their are millions of people learning to type or working to improve existing typing skills, and as a result their are over 10 million typing-related search queries each month. Yet, in spite of all the interest in keyboarding, there are relatively few quality sites on the topic, and the good ones out there are sometimes hard to find. At least that’s how it was until last week before the release of the Typing Directory by The Keyboard Playground and A Playground for the Mind.
With links to over 100 of the best typing tutors, typing games, typing speed tests and other resources, the Typing Directory is the most comprehensive and well-organized compilation of keyboarding resources around. Divided into 8 different categories including tutors, games, WPM tests, articles, hardware and mobile, the links represent the best the web has to offer in the realm of typing and keyboarding, all in one place.
It’s a great tool for educators looking to incorporate typing practice in their curriculum, as teachers can use the directory to find the right lessons, tutorials and games for their students. It’s also valuable for professionals looking to improve their typing speed to increase productivity or land a job. Finally, the directory can be used for casual games players looking to pit their typing skills against others; one of the features of the directory is a compilation of all the typing games on the web.
The directory is a result of webmaster Alex Colket’s realization that no one had yet fully cataloged the numerous keyboarding resources on the internet. What began four months ago as a short list of potential link partners has evolved into a collection of all the highest-quality and most useful websites in the realm of typing. Additions to the directory are still being made and webmasters or users aware of any quality sites not yet listed are encouraged to make suggestions through the online form.
In adding the Typing Directory, The Keyboard Playground takes another step towards becoming a preeminent destination for typists. With over 20 typing games (including a dozen originals), 5 typing tests, a typing competition, and droves of information about keyboards, typing practice and touch-typing lessons, The Keyboard Playground is an invaluable resource for all looking to practice their typing.
A new WPM test and an update
Dec 8th
I just added a fourth WPM Typing Test, this time based on lorem ipsum (randomly generated non-sense latin). This changes the game a little as you really need to keep your eyes on the screen when typing as you will be considerably less able to memorize the words and hunt for the keys.
As far as aforementioned changes go… they have been delayed a little by injuries, but they are still on the way. Actually, getting a new-and-improved version of this site out there is a top priority, and hope to get it done soon. There is a lot to do however (like remaking all the games) so it might still be awhile depending on how my body is doing.
More typing games, site changes, on the way
Nov 10th
I am excited to announce that the Keyboard Playground will be growing a lot in the coming weeks. I have already created my latest game, KeyboardSimon, which I will be releasing shortly, but that’s just the beginning. In order to provide you with more opportunities to practice your typing skills, I have decided to begin adding third-party typing games to the site as I continue to work to make this the preeminent destination for free typing games on the web!
Perhaps even more exciting, I have also begun a site redesign that I hope to have online in about a week. The new site will feature integrated high scores as well as a site-wide ranking system to determine the faster typers across all the games.
progress update
Aug 28th
OK, I think I have everything back online and working again. There are still a few loose ends I need to tidy up, but for the most part all the typing games and tests should be displaying properly and working as intended (please let me know if you find otherwise). The one main item I have not yet integrated into the new site is the high scores, but I hope to take care of that next week.
In the meantime, get ready for the release of a new typing game, coming sometime today or tomorrow.
site update in progress
Aug 27th
I am doing a live upgrade of freeonlinetypinggames.com today so things may look a little funny or not work properly for the next several hours. The end result will be another step towards becoming the choice destination for free online typing games, WPM tests and other keyboarding resources.
new WPM test added
Aug 26th
I have just added a new WPM typing test based on an essay by Einstein entitled The Mysterious. Enjoy!
new game added: TypeDown
Jun 18th
Enjoy the latest typing game, TypeDown. It’s very simple yet fun and intense. Type as fast as you can to prevent the rising column of words from reaching the top.
The Typing Test is back..
May 7th
After a false start, the Typing Test is finally back for real, and is now better than ever. Check it out: The Typing Test
A new kind of typing test is now available
Jan 12th
I’ve just released the first in a series of quick little typing tests to provide you with an estimate of your words-per-minute typing speed. This one uses text from President Obama’s acceptance speech. Check out WPM Test #1