Offscreen Practice Mode
Practice offscreen typing with the new /offscreen command! Ideal for note-taking during lectures or working with reference materials. It opens a clean, draggable word list popup that's perfect for a second monitor and includes mistake sounds for instant audio feedback.
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Custom Practice Command
Master your most challenging words! The new /prac quick command lets you create custom practice sessions with any words you choose. Simply type /prac followed by your target words during gameplay - for example, /prac javascript function algorithm - and instantly dive into a focused practice session.
Save Results as Image
Share your typing achievements with the world! The new Save Image feature lets you capture your game results as a high-quality image with a single click. After completing any game, find the "Save image" button right next to your practice options in the results screen. The saved image includes all your key stats - WPM, accuracy, score breakdown, and your WPM progression chart - perfectly formatted for sharing on social media or keeping as a personal record. No more screenshots needed - just click and share your typing progress!
Hardcore Mode
Think you've mastered typing? Hardcore Mode is here to test your limits! One wrong keystroke and it's game over - no second chances, no backspace, no mercy. This unforgiving mode demands absolute precision with every character you type. Complete a full 30-word session without a single mistake to earn the exclusive "Flawless Victory" achievement. Are your typing skills sharp enough to survive the ultimate challenge?
Practice Mistakes
Turn your mistakes into mastery with the new Practice Mistakes feature! After completing a game, see all the words you made mistakes on displayed in the game over modal. Press Ctrl+M to start a practice session with those words. Perfect for targeted improvement - repeat difficult words until muscle memory kicks in. Practice mode runs independently with no energy limits, data tracking, or scoring pressure. Exit anytime with Ctrl+Enter to return to regular gameplay.
Precision Bonus System
Master your typing precision with the new streak bonus system! Build consecutive perfect words to earn bonus points - 2% of your base score for each perfect word after the 5th. No caps, so longer streaks always pay off more. Want distraction-free typing? Toggle off the streak counter in UI settings while still earning the bonus. Perfect for players who want the scoring benefits without the visual pressure. See exactly where your points come from with the new score breakdown in game over results!
Cross-Device Data Sync
Complete cross-device sync is here! Your achievements, personal scoreboard, and all game settings now sync seamlessly across all devices. Logged-in users get their preferred game modes, fonts, language settings, and sound preferences automatically applied on any device. Guest users see their local device data, while logged-in users enjoy a consistent, personalized experience everywhere.
Version 2.0.0 - Enhanced Word Display
Major update! The typing experience has been completely redesigned with flowing multi-line word display. Words now wrap naturally across multiple lines, creating a seamless typing flow.
Season 1 Now Live!
The global leaderboard has been reset and Season 1 is officially live. GLHF, nerds!
Season 1 Begins Tonight at 23:00 CET!
The wait is over, nerds! Season 1 officially launches tonight at 23:00 CET when the global scoreboard resets. You have until September 30th, 2025 to prove your typing supremacy and claim your throne. The top 3 typists at season's end will earn their place in NerdType history with permanent spots on the Wall of Fame. This is your chance to be remembered as one of the founding legends of NerdType. Will you rise to the challenge? Start warming up those fingers - glory awaits, nerds!
Season 1 Launches July 1st
Season 1 officially launches on July 1st and runs until September 30th, 2025. Compete for the ultimate bragging right: Rank 1 in the first season of NerdType. The global leaderboard will reset at the end of the season, so this is your chance to secure your place in NerdType history. Plus, unlock the exclusive "Season 1 Veteran" achievement by participating in ranked game during the season (requires data sharing to be enabled). Will you be remembered as one of the founding champions? Start typing, nerds!
Seasons Are Coming to NerdType!
Get ready, seasons are coming to NerdType! We plan to launch 4–6 seasons each year, bringing fresh competition and new challenges. At the end of every season, the global leaderboard will reset, and the top typist will be crowned with the Rank 1 title. Think you've got what it takes to claim the throne? Stay tuned, more information is coming soon!
Custom Cursor Themes Available
Visual Update: You can now use a custom cursor! Choose from Orange, Green, Purple, or stick with the default cursor theme in the settings panel. Each theme includes custom pixel art cursors for arrows and pointers!
Customizable Font Selection Added
New feature: We've added customizable font selection to the game interface! Choose from four premium Nerd Fonts in the settings panel to find your perfect typing experience. Your font preference is saved automatically and only affects the game area. If you have a font (Nerd Fonts) suggestion, contact us through the Contact page.
- NEW: Offscreen Practice Mode - Added /offscreen command to open a draggable popup window with current word list, perfect for multi-monitor typing practice
- NEW: Mistake Sound Feedback - Added audio feedback for typing errors during offscreen practice
- ENHANCED: Data Sharing Settings - Reorganized data sharing options into their own dedicated section in Settings modal with horizontal layout for better organization and accessibility
- NEW: Independent Discord Webhook Toggle - Added separate "Send scores to Discord" setting in Settings panel, allowing users to control Discord webhook independently from global leaderboard sharing
- NEW: Discord Service Status Indicator - Shows real-time status of Discord webhook service in Settings panel (Online/Offline)
- NEW: /discord Command - Added in-game slash command to quickly toggle Discord webhook on/off during gameplay
- ENHANCED: Zen Mode Chart Tooltips - Now display word count for each game (e.g., "Mode: Zen [30 words]")
- NEW: Multiple Keypress Sounds - Added 5 different keypress sound options with descriptive names (Typewriter, Pencil, Pingpong, Bubbles_1, Bubbles_2)
- ENHANCED: Chart System Overhaul - Migrated from Chart.js to Plotly.js for improved performance and better customization
- NEW: Custom Practice Command - Added /prac slash command allowing players to practice specific words directly. Usage: /prac cat dog keyboard to start a custom practice session with those words
- ENHANCED: WPM Progress Chart Tooltips - Added detailed wrong letter indicators to mistake markers in the game over WPM chart. Wrong letters are now capitalized within words, with specific corrections (e.g., "e→x, l→k") shown below each word for precise error identification and better typing improvement feedback
- NEW: Save Results as Image - Added camera button to game over screen allowing players to save their typing results as high-quality PNG images. Captures WPM, accuracy, score breakdown, and progression chart with optimized formatting for sharing
- NEW: Keypress Volume Control - Added adjustable volume slider for keypress sounds in Settings. Control your typing audio with precise volume levels from 0% to 100%
- ENHANCED: Completely redesigned keypress sound engine using Web Audio API for zero-latency, crystal-clear audio with HTML5 fallback support
- NEW: Hardcore Mode - Added ultimate typing challenge where any wrong character instantly ends the game. Features preset settings (30 words, 4 initial energy, 2 bonus energy) for balanced difficulty
- NEW: "Flawless Victory" Achievement - Exclusive achievement for players who successfully complete Hardcore Mode without any mistakes
- NEW: Personal records now flash gold in the game over modal when you beat your best scores
- IMPROVED: Game restart behavior - Pressing Enter after completing a game now immediately restarts with new words instead of doing a full page reload for a smoother, faster experience
- ENHANCED: Hardcore Mode mistake display - Game over modal now shows detailed mistake information with the expected character highlighted in green within the word and the wrong character displayed in red brackets for clearer error identification
- FIXED: Progress bar now only advances when correct characters are typed.
- ENHANCED: Progress Bar Visual Overhaul - Completely redesigned progress bar with flowing gradient animations that dynamically change colors based on typing speed: Green (60+ WPM), Blue (40+ WPM), Orange (20+ WPM), Red (below 20 WPM)
- IMPROVED: Smooth Progress Movement - Progress bar now fills gradually as you type each character instead of jumping in chunks when completing words, providing continuous visual feedback
- NEW: Stats Card - Added a comprehensive stats overview to the charts page displaying 12 key metrics including activity tracking (total games, weekly stats, streaks), performance records (best scores, WPM, accuracy), and preferences (favorite modes and languages).
- IMPROVED: Charts now load data from the last 200 games instead of 50. This reduces the chance of charts appearing empty when one game mode hasn't been played recently.
- NEW: Practice Mistakes - After completing a game, words with mistakes are displayed in the game over modal. Press Ctrl + M to start a practice session with those words.
- IMPROVED: Scoreboard now loads unlimited game history from cloud for logged-in users, with Load More pagination. Guest users limited to 100 most recent games for performance. Storage usage indicator removed for cleaner interface.
- NEW: Enhanced WPM chart with mistake tracking visualization. Red X markers now appear on the game over chart showing exactly when typing mistakes occurred during gameplay, with a secondary axis displaying error counts per second.
- IMPROVEMENT: Improved word display system with dynamic word count. The game now automatically calculates and displays as many words as can fit in your screen space, adapting to different screen sizes and window dimensions for optimal gameplay experience.