For over 20 years, WhatPulse has been tracking our clicks, keystrokes, and time online, creating a unique journey of data, productivity insights, and just fun statistics. We recently wrapped up our 10-day celebration to mark this milestone, and it was all about connecting with you—our loyal community.

With giveaways, stories, and some incredible engagement, this event has inspired me and the rest of the WhatPulse team more than ever. Here's a look back at some highlights!

Reconnecting with our longtime users​

During our celebration, we saw many "old-timers" rejoin the community. People who had been using WhatPulse for a decade or more popped up in our Discord. Many also discovered our Discord for the first time, sparking conversations and sharing stories.

This event showed us how strong the WhatPulse community remains after two decades. With so many people joining or rejoining our community, we've been able to share stories and ideas that make WhatPulse better for everyone.

By the numbers​

The giveaways were bananas. How bananas? Here are some stats from the 10-day event:

• 1319 people entered in Discord giveaways
• ~700 new members on our Discord 🤯
• Prizes given away:
  • 8 WhatPulse hoodies, 10 t-shirts, 5 hats, and 5 mugs
  • 18 Duckeys keycaps 🐥
  • A Stream Deck
  • A $300 gift card from MechanicalKeyboards.com

Stories from our community: Why WhatPulse matters​

Beyond the fun we had with giving away prizes, I was really moved by the stories you shared about how WhatPulse has impacted your lives. Here are a few highlights:

Tracking for Recovery​

"I want to thank the WhatPulse developers for the application. I use it because I need to control how much I type before I get injured. I suffer from muscle atrophy and my hands are really weak. I couldn't type 5k keystrokes a day, and now I'm at about 35-40k a day. So keeping track of my activity has been key for my recovery."

A Friendly Challenge Turned Self-Reflection​

"I installed WhatPulse to prove to my friends that I was the most productive person in our group. After a month, I proudly showed them my data: thousands of keys and clicks. One of them asked, 'How much of that was actual work?' I paused, realizing... 80% of it was from gaming."

Sibling Rivalry with a Digital Twist​

"When my brother is on the PC and it's my turn, I know he's going to lie if I ask him how much time he played. When I ask him to open WhatPulse, he makes a funny face and accepts defeat. LMAO!"

These stories are a huge reminder of why I started WhatPulse in the first place: to give you insights into your habits and help you make sense of your digital life.

Thank you for 20 years of WhatPulse!​

As we look to the future, we want to thank each of you for being a part of this journey. From our long-standing users to those just joining, your stories and passion inspire us. This celebration may have ended, but it's not the last you'll see of fun community events and ways to share your journey with WhatPulse. We can't wait to keep building and evolving alongside each of you. Here's to another 20 years of clicks, keystrokes, and friendships!

Learning to type faster is an investment in efficiency. Whether you’re a gamer, a writer, or just spend hours at your keyboard, upping your typing speed can save you time and help with accuracy. But if you’re putting in the work to improve, why not get real insights into your progress? WhatPulse can help you track your keystrokes across different typing test sites and let you see the numbers stack up in real-time. Below, we’ll look at some of the best websites to improve your typing speed, with each offering its own features for keeping you engaged, motivated, and improving.

1. TypeTest.io – simple, fast, and accurate​

TypeTest.io is a no-frills typing test designed for speed, offering short, medium, and long texts to test different skill levels. Its minimalist design allows you to get started quickly without distractions, and it accurately measures your speed and accuracy. Plus, with a WhatPulse account, you can track your keystrokes here and see how they compare over time.

2. 10FastFingers – popular typing races​

10FastFingers is perfect if you’re looking for some friendly competition. This site offers typing races where you can pit yourself against others, and the social leaderboard system adds an extra push to improve. With WhatPulse tracking in the background, you can even use your data to compare your speed across different sites and see where you’re performing best.

3. Keybr – build muscle memory​

Keybr offers a unique typing experience, as it builds your typing skills based on an algorithm that identifies which letters you struggle with most. The result is a test that adapts to you, helping you build muscle memory efficiently. Tracking your typing progress with WhatPulse lets you see your total keystrokes, making it easy to look back on your practice and see just how far you’ve come.

4. NitroType – typing meets racing​

NitroType is an exciting typing site where your typing speed determines the speed of your car in a virtual race. This site is especially popular among younger users and gamers, but it’s a fun way for anyone to build typing speed. With WhatPulse, you can add your NitroType keystrokes to your total and even set goals for how many keystrokes you want to rack up while racing.

5. TypingClub – structured lessons​

TypingClub provides structured lessons ideal for people who want a more organized approach to typing practice. This platform offers tutorials from beginner to advanced levels, making it ideal for users who want a comprehensive improvement. You can also track your keystrokes with WhatPulse, giving you a clear view of your typing progress over time, no matter where you practice.

6. Monkeytype – sleek design for long sessions​

Monkeytype is a highly customizable typing site with a sleek, modern design that makes it ideal for long practice sessions. You can track multiple metrics like speed, accuracy, and consistency in a clean interface. It’s perfect for users who prefer a distraction-free environment. WhatPulse users can see their typing stats seamlessly across all platforms and sessions, so you can be sure every keystroke counts toward your progress.

Keep track of your progress with WhatPulse​

All these websites are fantastic resources to help you improve, but tracking your journey can make the process more rewarding. With WhatPulse, every keystroke counts! You can connect with others, compete on leaderboards, and view your keystrokes across multiple computers and platforms. If you’re aiming to become a top typist, WhatPulse can be your personal typing coach—keeping all your data in one place and giving you the metrics to fine-tune your skills.

Final thoughts​

Boosting your typing speed can be an incredibly satisfying way to improve your efficiency, whether you’re gaming, writing, or just working from home. These websites offer various features to keep you engaged, but adding WhatPulse into the mix helps you see the bigger picture. With its multi-device tracking, data insights, and gamified elements, WhatPulse can make your typing journey that much more rewarding. So, pick a site, start typing, and watch your progress unfold with WhatPulse!

Hi everyone,

WhatPulse turned 20 recently, and we want to celebrate with you! 🎉 As a way to thank this awesome community that's supported us all these years, we're doing an epic 10-day giveaway streak. It's our way of giving back to the folks who helped us get where we are today. So get ready, because the fun starts soon!

Starting September 2, we'll be handing out epic prizes every day for 10 consecutive days! From cool swag from the brand new whatpulse.shop to premium subscriptions, to the main events:

• A $300 gift card to buy the keyboard of your dreams from mechanicalkeyboards.com
• And an Elgato Stream Deck+

Even if you don't win one with us, everyone needs a Stream Deck. 😊

Throughout these awesome 10 days, we'll be throwing a variety of giveaway types your way. From lightning-fast first-come-first-serves to engaging clue hunts that'll keep you on your toes, get ready for a diverse range of challenges.

To have a shot at snagging these awesome prizes, make sure you join our Discord and follow our social media channels.

Let's make WhatPulse's 20th birthday a celebration to remember!

Martijn,

WhatPulse

P.S.: terms and conditions listed on this page.

We're excited to announce the launch of WhatPulse's affiliate program, offering you a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income by promoting your favorite statistics & productivity tracking tool.

Here's how it works: When you sign up for our affiliate program, you'll receive a unique referral link. You can share this link on your website, social media, in YouTube descriptions, or email it to friends and colleagues interested in tracking their computer usage and productivity.

Every visitor you refer gets a 60-day cookie to link them back to you. If they convert to a paying Premium customer within that timespan, you'll receive a 20% commission on all the payments that customer makes to us. And here's the best part - it's for the lifetime of their subscription! That's an excellent deal, right?

Visit our affiliate program page for all the information on how to get started. We provide you with banners, logos, and other resources to help you promote WhatPulse effectively.

Some key benefits of our program:

• 20% lifetime commission on Premium subscriptions
• 60-day cookie duration
• Monthly payments via PayPal or Wise

If you have a popular website, a strong social media following, or skills in SEO, web design, or content creation, joining the WhatPulse affiliate program could be a great way to generate recurring revenue.

Ready to get started? Create your affiliate account here and begin earning today!

Today, we're sharing the experience of Sarah Thompson, a WhatPulse member and marketing consultant from Seattle. Sarah's story demonstrates how WhatPulse can help solve unexpected tech issues and improve productivity for remote workers. Read on to discover how Sarah used our software to overcome a puzzling internet slowdown and enhance her home office setup.

Sarah faced a growing problem: her internet was getting slower by the day. This issue threatened Sarah's productivity at work, as her fast connection is essential for her remote job. She didn't know it yet, but WhatPulse Premium would be the solution to her problem.

The Growing Problem​

At first, the changes were small. Video calls became less clear. Uploading files took longer. Websites loaded slowly. Sarah thought it might be temporary, but the problem got worse as the day went on.

"Everything I did online took forever," Sarah said. "It was frustrating and embarrassing, especially during client calls. I knew I had to fix it."

Trying the Usual Solutions​

Sarah started with common fixes. She restarted her router, checked her internet speed, and tried to use her computer's built-in network monitor, checked for viruses, and even tried working in different parts of her house. Still, she couldn't find what was causing her slow internet.

"I was running out of ideas," Sarah admitted. "I was close to paying for a more expensive internet plan, thinking I might need more bandwidth."

Discovering WhatPulse​

Just before Sarah called her internet provider about costlier plans, a friend who knows a lot about technology suggested she try WhatPulse. "It's not just for tracking how you use your computer," her friend explained. "It can also show you which programs are using your internet. It might find something your regular tools missed."

Interested in this new option, Sarah decided to try it. She installed WhatPulse and let it run for a few minutes to see what it would show.

Finding the Cause​

After a few minutes, when Sarah looked at the WhatPulse data, she was surprised. The software had found the cause of her internet problems: her Dropbox cloud storage program.

"I couldn't believe it," Sarah said. "My cloud storage was uploading huge amounts of data all the time. It was using up all my internet speed."

Sarah found out that a recent update had changed the program's settings. Instead of only saving her work files, it was trying to back up her entire computer—including large videos, old projects, and all her photos.

Fixing the Problem​

Now that she knew what was wrong, Sarah quickly changed her cloud storage settings. She made sure only her important work files were being uploaded. She also set large backups to happen at night when she wasn't working.

"It was such an easy fix," Sarah said. "But without WhatPulse, I might never have found it. None of my other tools showed me which specific program was using all my internet."

The Big Improvement​

As soon as Sarah made these changes, her internet speed went back to normal. Video calls became clear again, websites loaded quickly, and files transferred much faster.

"The difference was huge," Sarah said. "Suddenly, I could work efficiently again. No more slow calls or annoying delays. I got so much more done."

A New Way to Manage Time​

Sarah then started using other features of WhatPulse to improve how she worked. The software showed her exactly how she used different programs, which helped her find ways to work better. The WhatPulse Profiles feature helped Sarah to track time spent on different projects, visualizing which took up the most time and effort.

"WhatPulse turned out to be much more than just a tool for fixing problems," Sarah said. "It's now an important part of how I manage my workday. I can see exactly how I'm using my computer and internet, which helps me stay focused and get more done."

Improve Your Workflows​

Sarah's experience shows an important lesson: the programs we use to help us work can sometimes cause problems if we don't watch them closely.

Regular tools often can't find specific issues in today's complex computer setups. WhatPulse solves this problem by showing detailed information about each program, which can uncover hidden issues and ways to work better.

For Sarah, what started as a frustrating internet problem led to a more efficient home office. By showing her how her computer was really working, WhatPulse not only fixed her immediate issue but also helped her keep improving how she works.

"I tell all my friends who work from home about WhatPulse now," Sarah says. "When you work from home, you often have to solve your own tech problems. Having a tool like this is really valuable."

Don't let hidden problems or inefficient habits slow you down. Whether you're trying to fix tech issues or want to work more efficiently, WhatPulse Premium gives you the information you need to take charge of your home office.

Try WhatPulse today and see how much better your home office can be. Start your free trial now and experience the benefits of seeing exactly how you use your computer and internet.