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General Questions

Monkeytype is a minimalistic and customizable typing test platform. It helps you measure and improve your typing speed and accuracy through various test modes and configurations.Key features include:
  • Multiple test modes (time-based, word count, quotes)
  • Real-time WPM, accuracy, and error tracking
  • Customizable themes and settings
  • Account system to save your history
  • Natural typing experience with live feedback
Monkeytype presents you with text prompts that you type as accurately and quickly as possible. As you type:
  • Characters appear in place as you type them
  • Errors are highlighted in real-time
  • Your WPM (words per minute) and accuracy are calculated live
  • Results are displayed when you complete the test
The test emulates a natural typing experience by showing what you type without interrupting your flow. This approach provides straightforward, real-time feedback on your performance.
Yes, Monkeytype is completely free to use. The project is open source and available on GitHub.If you want to support the project, you can:
No, you can use Monkeytype without an account. However, creating an account allows you to:
  • Save your typing speed history
  • Track your progress over time
  • Sync settings across devices
  • Participate in leaderboards
  • Complete and track challenges
  • Access advanced features and customization

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Test Modes and Features

Monkeytype offers various test modes to suit different preferences:By Duration:
  • Time-based tests (15s, 30s, 60s, 120s)
  • Custom time lengths
By Content:
  • Word tests (10, 25, 50, 100 words, etc.)
  • Quote tests (short, medium, long quotes)
  • Custom text
Special Modes:
  • Punctuation mode
  • Numbers mode
  • Multiple languages
  • Various difficulty levels
You can also use Funbox modifiers for fun challenges and variations.
Funbox modifiers are just-for-fun test variations that change how the typing test works. Examples include:
  • Different visual effects
  • Modified typing rules
  • Challenge modes
  • Special constraints
These modifiers add variety and fun to your typing practice, though results from Funbox tests may not count toward your regular statistics.
Monkeytype supports a wide variety of languages for typing tests. The exact list includes dozens of languages from around the world.To contribute a new language or improve existing ones, check the Language Guidelines in the repository.
Yes. Monkeytype includes:
  • Punctuation mode: Adds punctuation marks to test your real-world typing scenarios
  • Numbers mode: Includes numbers in the test text
These modes can be toggled on/off independently to customize your practice.

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Account and Data

Creating an account on Monkeytype:
  1. Click the account icon in the top navigation
  2. Choose your authentication method (Google, GitHub, etc.)
  3. Complete the authentication process
  4. Your account is ready to use
Monkeytype uses Firebase for authentication, ensuring secure and reliable account management.
When you create an account, Monkeytype stores:
  • Your typing test results and history
  • Personal bests and statistics
  • Custom settings and preferences
  • Theme choices and configurations
  • Challenge progress and completions
All data is stored securely using MongoDB for user data and Redis for ephemeral data (like daily leaderboards).
Yes. Monkeytype takes privacy and security seriously:
  • Authentication is handled by Firebase
  • Data is stored securely in encrypted databases
  • The project follows security best practices
  • For security concerns, see SECURITY.md
Your typing data is personal to your account and not shared without your permission.
Yes, you can delete your account and associated data. For account deletion requests or data privacy concerns, contact support at [email protected].
Account data export features depend on current functionality. For questions about exporting your data, check the settings page or contact support at [email protected].

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Customization

Absolutely! Monkeytype is highly customizable:
  • Themes: Choose from hundreds of community-created themes
  • Fonts: Select different font styles
  • Caret style: Customize the cursor appearance
  • Smooth caret: Enable smooth caret movement
  • Layout: Adjust the test layout and spacing
  • Colors: Use colorful mode or flip test colors
All customization options are available in the settings.
To contribute a theme:
  1. Ensure your theme is unique and follows the Theme Guidelines
  2. Text color should be black or white (or very close)
  3. Theme must be readable with all display options
  4. Add your theme to the _list file
  5. Submit a pull request
Check THEMES.md for detailed instructions.
Monkeytype supports multiple keyboard layouts beyond standard QWERTY, including:
  • QWERTY variants
  • DVORAK
  • COLEMAK
  • And many more
To contribute a new layout, see LAYOUTS.md.
Yes, Monkeytype includes customizable sounds and visual effects:
  • Typing sounds
  • Click sounds
  • Visual effects
  • Smooth animations
  • Focus mode (minimizes distractions)
All these can be configured in the settings to match your preferences.

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Contributing

There are many ways to contribute:Code Contributions:
  • Fix bugs
  • Add features
  • Improve performance
  • Write tests
Content Contributions:
  • Add themes
  • Contribute quotes
  • Add language support
  • Create keyboard layouts
Community:
  • Help others on Discord
  • Report bugs
  • Suggest features
  • Write documentation
Start with the Contributing Guide.
For basic contributions (quotes, languages), you don’t need a development environment:
  1. Read CONTRIBUTING_BASIC.md
  2. Fork the repository on GitHub
  3. Make your changes using GitHub’s web interface
  4. Submit a pull request
For quotes: Follow Quote Guidelines For languages: Follow Language Guidelines
For code contributions:
  1. Read CONTRIBUTING_ADVANCED.md
  2. Set up a local development environment
  3. Familiarize yourself with the tech stack (TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, Firebase)
  4. Join the #development channel on Discord
  5. Discuss your planned contribution
  6. Follow the coding standards and guidelines
The tech stack includes: TypeScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Firebase, Redis, Solid.js, and more.
Key guidelines:
  • Follow the Code of Conduct
  • Use Conventional Commits for PR titles
  • Test your changes thoroughly
  • Follow existing code style (uses Oxfmt and Oxlint)
  • Provide clear descriptions in pull requests
  • Be responsive to feedback and reviews
Read the full guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md.

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Technical Questions

Monkeytype is built with:Frontend:
  • TypeScript
  • Solid.js
  • Vite
  • Tailwind CSS
  • SASS
Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • TypeScript
Databases & Services:
  • MongoDB (user data)
  • Firebase (authentication)
  • Redis (ephemeral data, leaderboards)
Tools:
  • Turborepo (monorepo management)
  • Oxc (Oxfmt and Oxlint for formatting/linting)
  • Vitest (testing)
Yes, Monkeytype can be self-hosted. Detailed instructions are available in SELF_HOSTING.md.Self-hosting requires:
  • Firebase account (for authentication)
  • MongoDB (for data storage)
  • Redis (for ephemeral data)
  • Node.js environment
Note that self-hosting is for advanced users and requires technical knowledge.
Yes, Monkeytype is fully open source and available on GitHub:The project welcomes contributions from the community and follows open source best practices.
To report a bug:
  1. Check if it’s already reported in GitHub Issues
  2. Create a new issue with:
    • Clear description of the bug
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Expected vs. actual behavior
    • Browser and OS information
    • Screenshots if applicable
  3. Or email [email protected]
  4. For security issues, see SECURITY.md
See all support options at Support.

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