Monkeytype provides customizable typing tests through a minimal website.
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Monkeytype offers customizable typing tests, multiple test modes, progress tracking, and tools for practicing typing speed.
About Monkeytype
Monkeytype is a browser-based typing test that lets users customize tests and practice typing speed. It offers multiple test modes and progress tracking, and its homepage describes the design as minimalistic and customizable. The interface is in English.
Key features
- Customizable typing tests
- Multiple test modes
- Progress tracking
- Minimalistic interface design
- Practice aimed at improving typing speed
- Command line accessed with the esc key
Best for: People who want to practice and measure their typing speed in a browser.
Good for
- Tests can be customized
- Offers several test modes
- Tracks typing progress over time
Watch out for
- Interface is available only in English
- CSS may fail to load, requiring cache clearing or service worker reinstallation
- Dark mode extensions are noted as a known cause of display problems
Monkeytype at a glance
- Website
- monkeytype.com
- Category
- Online Tools › Text Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Monkeytype FAQ
What can I do if the site's CSS fails to load?
Try clearing your cache and reloading with Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R. You can also reinstall the service worker using the Reinstall option. Various dark mode extensions are known to cause this issue.
If the site works briefly and then the error screen returns, what should I do?
Clear your cache again, then open Monkeytype's command line with esc and search for "Clear SW cache".
How can I get support?
Contact support by email at the address shown on the site or through the Monkeytype Discord server.
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