Monkeytype
The typing test that made typing tests beautiful — endlessly configurable, instantly readable and quietly addictive.
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How to get the most from it
Monkeytype 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, beautiful and competitive.
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
- Looking at something lovely
- Chasing a better score
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Monkeytype: quick answers
Is Monkeytype free?
Yes. Monkeytype is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Monkeytype?
No. You can use Monkeytype without signing up for anything.
Does Monkeytype work on a phone?
Not well. We file Monkeytype as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Monkeytype safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Monkeytype take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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