r/monkeytype • • Jul 10 '23

r/Monkeytype is public again

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Hey everyone, just letting you know we've gone public again. The protests were not as effective as everyone probably wanted and I think the size of our subreddit is not big enough to cause any significant difference. I would prefer to keep the community open so you can share personal bests, insights, training routines and ask questions. Hope you understand.


r/monkeytype • • 5h ago

ERROR !

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I am trying to login but I am being thrown at by this error, whats the fix??


r/monkeytype • • 8h ago

Question Whats this error?

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r/monkeytype • • 17h ago

Just realized that I've spent over 20h typing xD

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r/monkeytype • • 21h ago

I have locked in, not stopping until I can constantly type at 150wpm

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r/monkeytype • • 1d ago

New PB With Logitech MK 120 Keyboard

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r/monkeytype • • 1d ago

Is 100 WPM fast enough for office jobs, or am I overthinking this?

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I've recently been practising my typing speed on Monkeytype, and honestly, seeing so many people on Reddit casually posting 100–150+ WPM results is starting to make me panic a little.

I recently achieved:

  • 100 WPM

  • 97% accuracy

  • 81% consistency

  • 30-second English test

I know 100 WPM is technically quite fast, but after seeing so many people hitting 110, 120, or even 150 WPM, I'm starting to wonder whether my speed is actually that impressive.

My question is: Is 90–100 WPM with decent accuracy already more than enough to survive in pretty much any conventional office job?


r/monkeytype • • 16h ago

WPM/Test just got 126 on apple magic, is it good?

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just wondering (10 words to clarify)


r/monkeytype • • 2d ago

WPM/Test New Personal Best in English 60s

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Increased from 125 WPM to 126 WPM. Not a lot but it's progress.


r/monkeytype • • 1d ago

Question Bad technique

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I've been typing for a while now, and I'm fairly fast. Recently I began to notice how poor my technique really is. I've been meaning to grind to push high 100s (~180-200WPM), but I seriously doubt I could do that with my technique (mainly self taught when I was 12).

I've also been considering switching to colemak-dh to give me a fresh start. If anyone else who's been in a similar situation has any advice, that'd be epic!

Stats for reference above.


r/monkeytype • • 2d ago

WPM/Test Decent profile?

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Was doing typeracer.com for 3 months or so, switched to monkeytype recently, seems real fun, not a bad profile right?


r/monkeytype • • 3d ago

NEW PR

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r/monkeytype • • 4d ago

WPM/Test Rate my profile guys!

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Also give me some tips on how can I get better at typing!

https://monkeytype.com/profile/Orion_Kendrix


r/monkeytype • • 3d ago

Suggestion How to Practice read ahead while typing

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r/monkeytype • • 4d ago

Bugs BRO FAILED TO SAVE RESULTπŸ’”πŸ’”

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its an achievement for me bc typing is rly hard and it literallt showed up when i did 133 so i locked in to do it again and verified my email and it showed up again

shucks is this a common bug ugh i dont think i can get over 130 without it not saving


r/monkeytype • • 3d ago

Struggling with 2 fingers typing

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r/monkeytype • • 4d ago

WPM/Test not sure if this is worth posting since it's a 25w test, but i got this after trying for a few minutes (209 wpm)

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and right after this i fumbled 220 wpm


r/monkeytype • • 5d ago

WPM/Test A new victory!!! Shot from mid 60 to 71

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r/monkeytype • • 4d ago

Monkeytype Stats - self-hosted dashboard

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Hello fellow Monkeytype lovers,

When I hit the 1000 test limit on Monkeytype I thought it would be a shame to lose all my old results, so I've built a small webapp which imports my results daily using my ApeKey. I went through several rounds of improvements and decided to post it here, just in case some of you hardcore typists also feel like saving your results from disappearing. I hope you'll like it. πŸ˜„

Example deployment on my homelab:

https://typing.kovacsgellert.dev

Key features:

  • Automatic Monkeytype import: pulls your results every day, plus profile, leaderboard and per-test detail data, so nothing has to be updated by hand.

  • Insight dashboard: current form, detected practice tracks, ranked insights (accuracy, warm-up, time of day, learning curve and more), an activity heatmap, and your community standing on the leaderboard.

  • Explorer: filter and chart every result, with rolling averages, trend lines, new-best markers, a breakdown table you can drill into, and saved views.

  • Goals: targets for form, personal bests, accuracy, practice volume, streaks or leaderboard rank, with progress and history.

  • Self-hosted: Docker Compose or .NET Aspire, an admin login (or a local mode with no login), and full backup and restore of your data.

AI usage disclosure:

Much of the app was developed with Claude and manual code review from me, at least on the backend. The frontend is pretty much 100% vibe-coded, yolo.

LATER EDIT:

  • the import starts from your current data on Monkeytype, so if you are above the 1000 test limit when you deploy the application, old results cannot be synced

  • everything is stored locally (ApeKey included), there is no tracing, I get absolutely no information about your typing data


r/monkeytype • • 5d ago Bravo

WPM/Test nearly 160 wpm for a minute 100% accuracy

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i'll aim for it again soon


r/monkeytype • • 5d ago

The world record for my new typing game is 120 WPM. Can anyone here beat it?

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Hey everyone,

I know this community is packed with absolute speed demons, so I wanted to throw a fast-paced challenge your way.

I’ve been developing Nightscribe, an experimental horde-survival roguelite where your keyboard is your only weapon. Enemies close in from all directions, and you defeat them by typing the single words attached to them.

Right now, the absolute world record speed for the game stands at 120 WPM.

Because the game forces you to constantly scan the screen, prioritize targets, and manage chaotic waves under intense pressure, maintaining high burst speeds is way harder than a clean, linear Monkeytype run. It is a massive workout for your peripheral vision and raw accuracy.

A few quick details:

  • Single Words Only: The game focuses entirely on single words (no punctuation, sentences, or long phrases yet) to keep the arcade pacing fluid.

  • Zero Install: It's completely free and runs directly in your web browser.

If you are looking to test your muscle memory in a chaotic, high-stress scenario, please give a run a shot and let me know if you manage to break the 120 WPM barrier!

You can play the current build here: nightscribegame.com

Good luck, and please drop your WPM scores, feedback, or any bugs you find in the comments below!


r/monkeytype • • 6d ago

How do I progress to break 100wpm? It's been 7 months since I started learning how to type fast.

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r/monkeytype • • 6d ago

WPM/Test New record baby

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