TypeRank
A Monkeytype-inspired typing test with rankings, badges, and anti-cheat — right inside VS Code.
Features
⌨️ Typing Test
- 3 modes — Common words · Programming keywords · Quotes
- 4 durations — 15s · 30s · 60s · 120s
- Real-time WPM and accuracy tracking
- WPM-over-time chart on the results screen
- Clean, distraction-free Monkeytype-inspired UI
🏆 Rank System
Climb through 6 tiers based on your average WPM:
| Rank |
WPM |
Badge |
| Bronze Typer |
0–30 |
🥉 |
| Silver Typer |
31–50 |
🥈 |
| Gold Typer |
51–75 |
🥇 |
| Diamond Typer |
76–100 |
💎 |
| Master Typer |
101–130 |
👑 |
| Legendary Typer |
131+ |
⚡ |
🎖️ Badges
| Badge |
Condition |
| 🎯 First Strike |
Complete your first test |
| 🔥 On Fire |
5 tests in one session |
| 🎯 Sharpshooter |
100% accuracy on a 30s+ test |
| 🚀 Speed Demon |
Hit 100+ WPM |
| 🏔️ Summit |
Hit 150+ WPM |
| 📈 Consistent |
90%+ consistency over 10 tests |
| 🛡️ Anti-Cheat Verified |
50 clean tests |
| 🗓️ Daily Grinder |
Test 7 consecutive days |
🛡️ Anti-Cheat
Multi-layered protection keeps results fair:
- Paste detection and blocking
- Keystroke interval analysis
- Key hold duration checking
- Burst speed detection
- Focus loss monitoring
- Robotic rhythm detection
Suspicious results are flagged and marked unranked.
📊 Passive Coding Tracker
Tracks your real coding speed in the background:
- Rolling WPM from editor keystrokes (paste/autocomplete filtered)
- Accuracy estimated from backspace ratio
- XP awarded every 60s of active coding
- Status bar — Live test WPM, coding WPM, and rank badge
- Sidebar panel — Profile card, top 10 leaderboard, badge showcase
Getting Started
Install from Marketplace
- Open VS Code → Extensions (
Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search TypeRank
- Click Install
Quick Start
- Open command palette (
Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P)
- Run TypeRank: Start Typing Test
- Pick your mode and duration — the timer starts on your first keystroke
Commands
| Command |
Description |
TypeRank: Start Typing Test |
Open the typing test |
TypeRank: Show Profile |
Open the sidebar panel |
TypeRank: Reset All Data |
Clear all scores, badges, and history |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key |
Action |
| Any character |
Start the test |
Space |
Next word |
Backspace |
Delete last character |
Escape |
Cancel test |
Theme Support
TypeRank adapts to your VS Code theme automatically — dark, light, and high-contrast themes all supported.
License
MIT © Harshil Chudasam
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