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Monkeytype

Name: Monkeytype
Availability: InStock

A customizable typing test that measures your speed and tracks your progress over time.

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APP OVERVIEW

What is Monkeytype and who is it for?

Monkeytype is a typing test with a minimal interface and a range of configurable options. You can test yourself in various modes and track your results to see how your speed develops. It suits anyone who wants to practice typing or measure their words-per-minute, from casual users to people preparing for work that depends on fast, accurate typing. Open the site, choose a mode, and start typing to get a result.

A customizable typing test that measures your speed and tracks your progress over time.

What you can do

Take typing tests in various modes.
Adjust the test settings to your preferences.
Track your results over time to follow your progress.

Publisher / site: monkeytype.com
Category: Design
Platforms: iOS, Android, Desktop
Languages detected: en

BEST FOR

Decide whether Monkeytype fits your needs.

Useful for

Take typing tests in various modes.
Adjust the test settings to your preferences.
Track your results over time to follow your progress.

Before you choose

Free pricing
Available on iOS, Android, Desktop
The publisher does not declare install screenshots in the current manifest.
The installed identity is derived from the start URL instead of an explicit manifest ID.

INSTALL GUIDE

Install Monkeytype from its official site.

1
Open the official web app
Use the Open site button above in a current version of Chrome, Edge or Safari.
2
Choose the browser install action
Select Install app, or use Add to Home Screen from the browser share or main menu.
3
Confirm and launch
The installed app opens from the device launcher. Browser and platform support can vary.

PWA AUDIT

How well does Monkeytype work as an installed app?

The product overview above helps you choose the service. This independent technical section checks its install experience, browser integration and current PWA signals.

CAPABILITY REPORT

Detected web app capabilities.

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Standalone app window

Requests the “standalone” display mode when launched.

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Advanced window modes

Declares preferred window modes beyond the basic display setting.

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Preferred orientation

Requests a preferred device orientation.

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Custom launch behavior

Controls how repeated launches reuse or create app windows.

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Service worker detected

Registration appears in the page source; offline behavior still needs a runtime test.

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App shortcuts

Offers quick actions from the installed app icon.

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Share target

Can receive content from the operating system share sheet.

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File handlers

Can register supported file types with the operating system.

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Protocol handlers

Can open supported custom link protocols.

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Related native app

Links the PWA to a related application on another platform.

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Install previews

Provides screenshots for richer installation prompts.

presentation

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Adaptive Android icon

A maskable icon can fill different launcher icon shapes.

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Monochrome icon

Provides a themed single-color icon for supported surfaces.

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APP IDENTITYComputed from start URLhttps://monkeytype.com/

LAUNCH SCOPEstandalone display modehttps://monkeytype.com/

Secure contextHTTPSpass

Web app manifestValid JSONpass

App nameDeclaredpass

Start URLDeclaredpass

App display modestandalonepass

Large app icon512px icon foundpass

Adaptive app iconMaskable icon declaredpass

Install previewsNo install screenshots declaredwarn

Service workerRegistration detected; offline behavior is unverifiedpass

TECHNICAL NOTES

The publisher does not declare install screenshots in the current manifest.
The installed identity is derived from the start URL instead of an explicit manifest ID.

Works on

iOS · Android · Desktop

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