TestMyReading
A free reading speed test that measures WPM and comprehension together, so your score reflects what you actually retained.
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TestMyReading is the right pick for individuals who want a quick, honest baseline on their reading speed and retention, not just a raw WPM number. The free tier is genuinely usable, but the Pro plan at $49/year is hard to justify when the core test stays free and the upgrade mostly adds quiz volume. Anyone needing a broader productivity or learning toolkit should look at Notion AI instead.
What is TestMyReading?
TestMyReading is a one-minute reading speed test that shows your words per minute right away. After you read, a short accuracy and comprehension check confirms you actually understood the passage, so the score is honest. See your percentile against other readers, then train with a practice library of calibrated texts and step-by-step guides. A free tier covers the core test and scores.
How we scored TestMyReading
Capability scores 17 because the Effective Reading Speed metric and the Chrome extension quiz feature are genuinely differentiated, but the tool does no progress tracking on the free tier and the practice library is narrow in difficulty range, leaving it behind broader learning tools. Ease of use scores 21 because the one-minute test, instant results, and no-account entry point make onboarding nearly frictionless. Value scores 18 because the free tier is legitimately useful and $49/year is not expensive in absolute terms, but the Pro upgrade delivers mostly quiz volume rather than new capability, making it a weak proposition for most users who only want the speed test. Delivery scores 12 because zero user reviews or third-party ratings were found anywhere, AlternativeTo lists it with no comments or reviews, and there is no independent evidence that the AI quiz engine performs as described; the absence of any verifiable user sentiment is a meaningful trust gap for a tool asking users to rely on its comprehension scoring.
Pros and cons
What we liked
- Effective Reading Speed metric combines WPM and comprehension accuracy into one honest score, unlike raw-speed-only testers
- Chrome extension brings AI comprehension quizzes to any web page, not just the site's own library texts
- Free tier is genuinely usable: 5 reading tests per day and 30 AI quizzes per month with a free Google login, no credit card required
Where it falls short
- The Pro plan's main upgrade is quiz volume (300/month vs. 30/month) and a higher per-quiz word limit (20,000 vs. 2,000); users who only want the speed test get nothing extra from paying $49/year
- No progress tracking dashboard or historical score chart is visible on the free tier, making it hard to observe improvement over time without upgrading
- The practice library texts skew heavily toward difficult academic topics, which limits usefulness for younger students or casual readers looking for accessible training material
Key features
TestMyReading pricing
Free tier available with no account (3 tests/day, 3 AI quizzes/day) or with Google login (5 tests/day, 30 AI quizzes/month). Pro plan is $49/year for unlimited reading tests and 300 AI quizzes per month.
| Plan | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Free (no account) | $0 | 3 reading tests per day, 3 AI quizzes per day. No login required. |
| Free (Google login) | $0 | 5 reading tests per day, 30 AI quizzes per month. Quiz word limit 2,000 words. 3 or 5 questions per quiz. Includes answer key and source sentence for every answer. Diagnosis on every result. |
| Pro | $49/year | Unlimited reading tests, 300 AI quizzes per month, 20,000-word limit per quiz, 3/5/10 questions per quiz, answer key, source sentences, diagnosis, and Chrome extension quiz access. Billed annually. |
Pricing reflects what we saw at time of review (2026-10). Always confirm current pricing on the tool's own site.
Who should use TestMyReading?
Students preparing for exams with dense reading loads will get the most from this tool: the comprehension check catches the common trap of skimming fast without retaining anything, and the practice library's difficult texts give a realistic challenge. Professionals who read a lot of reports or research and want a quick personal benchmark will also find the free tier sufficient for occasional check-ins.
Anyone managing a classroom or a team, or looking for reading improvement as part of a broader productivity system, should look elsewhere. Notion AI is the better fit for knowledge workers who want to interrogate documents they are already reading inside a workspace, rather than running standalone tests on the side.
Skip it if: Teams, educators managing multiple users, or anyone needing a full productivity suite
Frequently asked questions
Is the reading speed test actually free?+
Yes. Without any account you get 3 reading tests and 3 AI quizzes per day at no cost. Signing in with a Google account raises those limits to 5 tests per day and 30 AI quizzes per month, still free.
What does the Pro plan add over the free tier?+
Pro costs $49/year and gives you unlimited reading tests, 300 AI quizzes per month instead of 30, a per-quiz word limit of 20,000 instead of 2,000, and the option to generate 10-question quizzes. It also syncs quiz access to the Chrome extension.
What is Effective Reading Speed and how is it calculated?+
Effective Reading Speed multiplies your raw WPM by your comprehension accuracy. A reader who hits 400 WPM but answers only 50% of comprehension questions correctly is credited with an effective speed of 200 WPM.
Does the Chrome extension work on any website?+
The extension brings the AI quiz feature to external web pages, so you can test comprehension on articles or reports you read outside the TestMyReading site. Quiz limits from your account tier still apply.
What languages does the tool support?+
The site supports English, Japanese, and Chinese, and includes dedicated character counters for Chinese and Japanese text, which count characters differently from Latin-alphabet word counts.
Is there a monthly Pro option or only annual billing?+
The pricing page lists the Pro plan as $49/year, charged once and then once a year. No monthly billing option is described on the page.
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