Why Accuracy Beats Speed: Understanding Our Leaderboard Logic

You practiced hard. You hit a blazing fast 58 WPM. You check the leaderboard, prepared to see your name in lights, but you find yourself ranked below someone typing at 22 WPM. Is the system broken?

No, the system is working exactly as designed. The secret to our leaderboard isn’t just raw speed—it is precision.

The Golden Rule: Accuracy is the Gatekeeper

In the professional world, a typist who types 100 words per minute but gets 20 of them wrong is not a fast typist; they are a liability. Correcting mistakes takes longer than typing correctly in the first place.

That is why our algorithm prioritizes Accuracy Tiers above raw Words Per Minute (WPM).

How the “Tiered Ranking” Works

We don’t just sort everyone by speed. First, we sort you into “Leagues” based on your accuracy. You only compete against people in your own league.

Rank Tier	Required Accuracy	Priority
🥇 Elite Tier	95% – 100%	Highest Priority
🥈 Master Tier	90% – 94.9%	Second Priority
🥉 Pro Tier	85% – 89.9%	Third Priority
🏅 Qualifier	80% – 84.9%	Lowest Priority

The “Fast but Sloppy” Trap

Let’s look at a real example of why a “slower” typist might rank higher than you.

• User A (The Sprinter): Types 58 WPM with 87% Accuracy.
• User B (The Surgeon): 22 WPM, 97% Accuracy.

Even though User A is nearly three times faster, they fall into the Pro Tier (Tier 3) because of their 87% accuracy. User B, despite being slower, qualifies for the Elite Tier (Tier 1).

The Result: User B ranks #1. User A ranks #2.

Since the Elite Tier is always displayed above the Pro Tier, the high-accuracy typist wins every time.

How to Climb the Ranks

If you find yourself stuck at a lower rank despite high speeds, stop trying to type faster. Slow down.

“Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.”

Follow these steps to reach the #1 spot:

1. Focus on 95% Accuracy: Ignore your speed meter. Type purposefully to ensure you hit the Elite Tier.
2. Maintain Rhythm: Once your accuracy is stable above 95%, gradually increase your pace.
3. Beat the Elite: Now that you are in the top tier, your WPM finally counts! This is where you outpace the other 95% of users with 95% accuracy.

Remember: A fast mistake is still a mistake. Master accuracy first, and the speed—and the high score—will follow.