What Monkeytype does
Monkeytype is a browser-based typing test that shows speed, accuracy, and errors as you type. You can start without an account; signing in is optional and is used for saved history, personal bests, profiles, and leaderboards.
Who should use it
- Quick WPM and accuracy checks
- Practicing with timed, word, quote, or custom-text modes
- People who care about themes and fine-grained test settings
What we confirmed
- Access
- Works in a modern browser; a basic test does not require an account.
- Feedback
- Shows live words-per-minute, accuracy, and typing errors.
- Modes
- Includes timed, word-count, quote, zen, and custom-text practice.
- Open source
- The project publishes its source under the GPL-3.0 license.
Our assessment
We recommend Monkeytype when the goal is repeatable practice rather than a one-off novelty test. Its immediate feedback and configuration depth are useful, but beginners should keep a stable mode instead of constantly changing settings.
An account is optional, but features such as synced history, profiles, and leaderboards require one. Test settings can materially change a score, so compare results only when the mode and duration match.
Frequently asked questions
Can Monkeytype be used without an account?
Yes. A basic test works without signing in; accounts are used for saved history, profiles, personal bests, and leaderboards. Check the official source ↗
Why are two Monkeytype WPM scores not always comparable?
Mode, duration, language, punctuation, quote difficulty, correction behavior, and test settings materially change the result. Check the official source ↗
Is Monkeytype open source?
Yes. The official repository publishes the project under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the official source ↗