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TypeCrt is a free typing speed test that measures your typing speed in words per minute (WPM). Built for speed typists, programmers, writers, students, and anyone who wants to improve their keyboard skills.
Unlike other typing tests, TypeCrt features a unique CRT retro aesthetic with scanline effects and phosphor glow — making your practice sessions feel like using a classic terminal. Combined with 80 customizable themes (Catppuccin, Nord, Dracula, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, and more — every one listed with its palette), it is built to be worth looking at for the fifteen minutes a day that actually make you faster.
TypeCrt is proprietary software, not open source. It is free to use with no account and no advertisements, but the source is not public. If self-hosting or auditing the code matters to you, Monkeytype is the better choice and we say so plainly.
Vanilla TypeScript with no React, Vue or virtual DOM. Keystrokes are written directly to the DOM on keydown, so nothing sits between your keypress and the paint. TypeCrt measures its own per-keystroke timing and shows it to you.
Catppuccin, Nord, Dracula, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, Monokai, Solarized, and many more. Dark and light modes available.
Adaptive training that identifies your weakest keys and creates personalized lessons. Like Keybr, but better integrated.
Live WPM, raw WPM, accuracy, consistency, burst speed, error rate, and keystroke latency heatmap.
WPM scatter plot, trend charts, activity tracking, personal best timeline, and speed change per hour analysis.
Unique retro CRT scanlines, phosphor glow, and screen curvature effects. The only typing test with this aesthetic.
| Feature | TypeCrt | Monkeytype | Keybr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free to use | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| No advertisements | ✓ Zero ads | ✗ Has ads | ✗ Has ads |
| Custom themes (80) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Limited |
| CRT aesthetic effects | ✓ Unique | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Adaptive practice | ✓ KeyForge | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| WPM scatter plot | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Keyboard heatmap | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Multiple test modes | ✓ 6 modes | ✓ 4+ modes | ✗ 1 mode |
Understanding where you stand helps you set realistic improvement goals:
The average person types at about 40 WPM. With regular practice on TypeCrt, most people can reach 60-80 WPM within a few weeks.
Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF + JKL;) and learn to type without looking at the keyboard. TypeCrt's KeyForge mode helps you master this systematically.
Speed comes naturally when you make fewer mistakes. Aim for 95%+ accuracy before trying to increase your WPM. Use TypeCrt's stop-on-error mode for strict practice.
Even 10-15 minutes of daily practice makes a significant difference. TypeCrt's daily goal tracker and practice calendar help you stay consistent.
Use TypeCrt's keyboard heatmap and per-key statistics to find your slowest and least accurate keys, then use KeyForge to practice them specifically.
Yes, TypeCrt is 100% free with no ads, no premium tier, and no signup required. All features are available to everyone.
WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated by counting correctly typed characters, dividing by 5 (the standard word length), and dividing by elapsed time in minutes. Raw WPM includes all keystrokes including errors.
Absolutely! TypeCrt is perfect for preparing for employment typing assessments. Use time mode (60 seconds) to simulate common test formats, and use custom text mode to practice with job-specific content.
TypeCrt works best on desktop with a physical keyboard. While the interface is responsive on mobile, typing tests are most effective with a full keyboard.
TypeCrt offers similar core features (themes, WPM tracking, analytics) plus unique differentiators: CRT retro visual effects, adaptive KeyForge practice (like Keybr), tiered profile analytics, and zero advertisements.
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