Keybr
Teaches touch typing by generating fake words from the letters you keep fumbling, rather than making you copy out prose.
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How to get the most from it
Keybr sits in Typing Tests under Play, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: Typing tests that got beautiful somewhere around 2020. Genuinely the fastest way to improve a skill you use every day and have never practised.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Keybr: quick answers
Is Keybr free?
Yes. Keybr is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Keybr?
No. You can use Keybr without signing up for anything.
Does Keybr work on a phone?
Not well. We file Keybr as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Keybr safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Keybr take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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