Monkeytype website screenshot showing typing test interface and mascot

Monkeytype

2021gamingdead

Published March 10, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026

Also known as: Monkeytype Meme

A meme surrounding the typing speed test website Monkeytype, used for competition and comparison.

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Overview

Monkeytype memes center on the popular typing speed test website and competitive typing culture.

Monkeytype is a free typing speed test website that became popular in competitive communities.

Origin & Background

Platform
Reddit/Discord
Creator
Typing communities
Date
2021

Emerged from typing competition culture

How It Spread

Monkeytype memes emerged from the competitive typing community where users use Monkeytype to test and display their typing speeds. Memes focused on competition, speed comparisons, and typing culture.

The meme had brief popularity in typing and gaming communities before dying out as interest waned.

Platforms

RedditDiscordTikTok

Timeline

2021

Monkeytype meme emerges from typing communities

2021

Brief popularity in typing circles

2022-01-01

Monkeytype started spreading across social media platforms

2023

Meme dies out

2024-01-01

Brands and companies started using Monkeytype in marketing

View on Google Trends

How to Use This Meme

Share Monkeytype typing speed screenshots or create competition-related content.

1

Learn the Monkeytype format by looking at popular examples

2

Think of a situation or joke that fits the meme perfectly

3

Create your own version of Monkeytype using a meme tool or app

4

Share it where your audience will get the reference

Create Your Own

Cultural Impact

The meme represents niche gaming and competition communities creating their own meme culture.

Fun Facts

Based on real typing speed test website

Peak popularity brief in 2021

Primarily in typing communities

Now considered dead meme

Limited cultural impact

The Monkeytype meme has been shared millions of times across social media

You can create your own Monkeytype meme using free tools like Imgflip

Monkeytype first appeared in 2021

The meme is still remixed and adapted by creators

Brands and marketers have used Monkeytype in their campaigns

The meme is still remixed and adapted by creators

Derivatives & Variations

Typing speed comparison memes

A variation of Monkeytype

(2021)

Monkeytype competition posts

A variation of Monkeytype

(2021)

Speed test result sharing

A variation of Monkeytype

(2021)

Frequently Asked Questions