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Life & fun · December 4, 2020

MonkeyType

The most customizable typing test website with a minimal design and a ton of features. Test yourself in various modes, track your progress and improve your speed.

MonkeyType launched on December 4, 2020 with 10 votes, #1,043 of 3,242 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

In plain words

MonkeyType is a typing test and practice platform launched in 2020. It allows users to measure their typing speed and accuracy through customizable typing tests. The platform offers various themes, languages, and test modes to suit different preferences and skill levels. MonkeyType is designed for anyone looking to improve their typing skills, from casual users to competitive typists who participate in speed competitions.

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