Fact · Typing and writing speed
Monkeytype describes itself as a typing test that shows real-time feedback on typos, speed and accuracy while you type.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Monkeytype attempts to emulate a natural typing experience during a typing test by unobtrusively presenting the text prompts and displaying typed characters in place, providing straightforward, real-time feedback on typos, speed, and accuracy.”
Monkeytype: project README (source code repository), GitHub (monkeytypegame/monkeytype), n.d., About.
Open the original- What it measures
- The README's About section, which introduces the site and lists its features.
- What it does not show
- This is the project's own description. It says what the test shows, not how accurate the figures are or whether live feedback improves typing.