Typing.com
A free, browser-based keyboarding course with grade-based lessons from kindergarten through high school, plus an adult track, timed tests and typing games. A paid, ad-free PLUS edition adds digital literacy, coding, AI literacy and teacher tools.
What is Typing.com?
Typing.com is a free online keyboarding program run by Teaching.com. It teaches touch typing with short lessons, timed tests and games, starting at the home row and working outward. The company says more than 38 million students and 677,000 teachers have used it, and its homeschool page counts about 113,000 homeschoolers.
The core typing course is free. A paid PLUS edition removes ads and unlocks extra units such as Digital Citizenship, AI Literacy, Coding (HTML, CSS and JavaScript) and Computer Applications.
How it works
Typing.com is built for classrooms, so parents sign up as an instructor. You create a class, add each child, and the site assigns grade-based lessons. Kids log in without an email address.
A typical session looks like this:
- Warm up with a short lesson that introduces one or two new keys.
- Practice those keys in words and sentences, with live speed and accuracy feedback.
- Finish with a timed test or a typing game.
Ten to twenty minutes a few days a week is plenty for most kids. Parents can watch progress in the teacher dashboard and write custom lessons, which is a handy way to type spelling words or copywork. On the free plan, activity data is kept for 70 days, so save or screenshot reports if you keep homeschool records.
What it covers
| Area | Free | PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboarding lessons, K–12 and adult | Yes | Yes |
| Timed tests and typing games | Yes | Yes |
| Custom lessons | Yes | Yes, plus written-prompt lessons |
| Digital Citizenship, AI Literacy, Coding | No | Yes |
| Computer Applications, Test Prep, Creative Writing | No | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | None |
| Data retention | 70 days | Length of license |
Lessons also come in Spanish and Portuguese.
Who it's best for
Typing.com fits families who want a real keyboarding course without paying, and homeschoolers with several kids at different levels. It is also a good next step after a younger-kid program.
Look elsewhere if ads bother you or your child is very young. A story-led start like Dance Mat Typing or a paid, ad-free course like Typesy may suit better.
Pricing at a glance
The full keyboarding course is free. PLUS has no public price as of October 2026; Typing.com prices it by quote based on the subscription type and length, and offers a 30-day free trial.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Most families won't need funding for the free plan. If you upgrade to PLUS, online curriculum is often an allowable expense in education savings account programs, such as those described on our Arizona scholarship page and Florida scholarship page. Each program decides what it covers. You can save Typing.com to your wishlist and apply once on Edulist to programs listed on scholarships for families.
How it compares
TypingClub is the closest free rival. It has a playful early course called Jungle Junior and more keyboard layouts, while Typing.com leans into teacher tools and digital literacy. For grades K–5, Keyboarding Without Tears from Learning Without Tears is a paid, game-based option. Browse more typing programs for kids or writing programs.
Who Typing.com is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Families who want a complete keyboarding course for free
- Homeschoolers teaching several kids of different ages in one class
- Students who like games and badges alongside lessons
- Parents who want to turn spelling or copywork into typing practice
Look elsewhere if
- Families who can't tolerate ads and don't want to request a quote
- Parents who need long-term progress records without extra steps
- Very young children who need a slower, story-led start
Typing.com pros and cons
Pros
- Full touch-typing course at no cost
- Covers kindergarten through high school plus adults
- Free custom lessons and timed tests
- Students don't need an email address
- Works in any browser, including Chromebooks
Cons
- Free plan shows ads
- Free accounts keep student data for only 70 days
- PLUS has no published price
- No offline mode
What’s included
- Grade-based keyboarding lessons from kindergarten through 12th grade, plus an Adult Learner track
- Timed typing tests, typing games and achievements
- Free teacher portal with unlimited students and classes
- Custom lessons, so parents can type in spelling words or copywork
- Spanish and Portuguese curricula
- PLUS edition adds Digital Citizenship, AI Literacy, Coding, Computer Applications and Test Prep units
- No student email needed to sign in
Typing.com levels
There is no separate placement test. Students start in grade-based lessons that begin at the home row, and parents can edit the curriculum or use timed tests to check speed and accuracy.
Official Typing.com placement test ↗How much does Typing.com cost?
As of October 2026, Typing.com's keyboarding lessons, timed tests and games are free for students, families and schools, with ads. The paid PLUS edition removes ads and keeps student data for as long as the license lasts. Typing.com does not publish a PLUS price. Its FAQ says cost depends on whether you buy an individual, classroom, school or district subscription and for how long, and you request a quote online.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free core curriculum (with ads) | Free | Yearly | Free |
Free trial: PLUS can be tried free for 30 days.
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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View wishlistWhat parents say
A summary of public parent feedback we read on forums, app stores and review sites. It is not a set of Edulist family reviews.
Public feedback praises Typing.com as a capable free course that teachers use to move students past hunt-and-peck typing. Complaints center on ads in the free version, strict error handling and occasional lag. A 2026 homeschool review noted a 2.4 Trustpilot score from 143 reviews at the time.
Common praise
- Complete typing course without paying
- Helps hunt-and-peck typists build touch typing
- Wide age range, so one class works for siblings
Common complaints
- Ads on the free plan
- Strict correction rules and the error beep frustrate some kids
- Lag and bugs reported by some users
Sources: homeschoolpicks.com · typing com review free typing curriculum homeschool · saashub.com · compare typing com vs typing club
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Typing.com FAQs
Is Typing.com really free?
Yes. The keyboarding lessons, timed tests and games are free for students, families and schools. The free version shows ads and keeps student data for 70 days. The paid PLUS edition removes ads and adds extra units.
How much does Typing.com PLUS cost?
Typing.com doesn't publish a price. As of October 2026, its PLUS page says cost depends on the subscription type (individual, classroom, school or district) and length, and you request a quote. A 30-day free trial is available.
How do homeschoolers set up Typing.com?
Register as an instructor, create a class and add each child as a student. Kids don't need email addresses. One class can hold siblings working at different grade levels.
What ages is Typing.com for?
Lessons are written for kindergarten through 12th grade, and there's an Adult Learner track. Younger children may need a parent nearby at first to learn finger placement.
Does Typing.com work on Chromebooks and iPads?
It runs in a web browser with no install, so it works on Chromebooks, Windows and Mac computers. Reviewers say it also opens on tablets, but a physical keyboard is best for real touch typing.
Is Typing.com better than TypingClub?
Both teach touch typing free with ads. Typing.com is stronger on teacher tools and extra digital literacy units; TypingClub has a playful early course called Jungle Junior and many keyboard layouts. Many families try both and keep the one their child prefers.
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