Monkeytype vs TypeRacer:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Monkeytype had more branded searches than TypeRacer among typing practice sites worldwide. Monkeytype had about 6.1 million branded searches, while TypeRacer had 673,000. Monkeytype made up 36.2% of all typing practice site searches we track, and TypeRacer accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about typing practice sites, Monkeytype and TypeRacer each appeared in four of the five answers. Monkeytype was mentioned before TypeRacer in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Monkeytype, about 9 searches for every 1 for TypeRacer
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Monkeytype, named ahead of TypeRacer in 4 of 4 answers
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Top typing practice sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Monkeytype and TypeRacer were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Monkeytype was listed before TypeRacer in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Monkeytype1st
Keybr2nd
TypingClub3rd
Typing.com4th
TypeRacer5th
Nitro Type6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Keybr5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Monkeytype4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- TypingClub4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- TypeRacer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Typing.com3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Nitro Type1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about typing practice sites
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which typing practice site should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best typing practice sites?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best typing practice site for typing faster?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“typing practice sites”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“learn to type fast”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Monkeytype or TypeRacer more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Monkeytype and TypeRacer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six typing practice sites we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Monkeytype, TypeRacer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Monkeytype | TypingClub | Nitro Type | Typing.com | TypeRacer | Keybr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32% | 32% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 37% | 30.2% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 5% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.4% | 29.8% | 20% | 6% | 6% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.4% | 29.7% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.5% | 29.8% | 20% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.4% | 29.7% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.4% | 29.7% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 37.7% | 30.9% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.4% | 35.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.4% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.7% | 30.9% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.2% | 29.6% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 4% | 1.5% |
How has the Monkeytype and TypeRacer comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Monkeytype was ahead of TypeRacer in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Monkeytype’s share of searches among typing practice sites worldwide moved from 32% to 36.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5M to 6.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TypeRacer’s share of searches among typing practice sites worldwide moved from 5.3% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 673K.
How did search popularity change for typing practice sites worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Monkeytype lost share of searches among typing practice sites worldwide, from 37.7% to 36.2%.
In September 2026, TypeRacer lost share of searches among typing practice sites worldwide, from 5.1% to 4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Monkeytype’s and TypeRacer’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Monkeytype
1 branded search term
- monkeytype
TypeRacer
2 branded search terms
- type racer
- typeracer
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