- Home
- Typing Tutor Software
- Tux Typing
Tux Typing
What it is
Tux Typing is a free educational typing game starring Tux, the Linux penguin. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and is intended for children, parents, and teachers using home or school computers. Fish Cascade asks players to type letters on falling fish so Tux can catch them. Comet Zap uses letters on comets that Tux destroys with a laser. The default theme includes finger exercises that introduce keyboard keys progressively. Phrase Typing covers phrases or complete sentences and measures typing accuracy and speed, but Tux4Kids says both Phrase Typing and Lessons are not yet completed features. Users can add and modify custom word lists, with the editor described as beta. The program is free software under the GNU General Public License. Tux4Kids says its open-source programs can be extended or customized, have translations in dozens of languages, and are supported by volunteer developer communities. The Free plan costs nothing.
For and against
For
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Two typing games with different activities
- Progressive finger exercises
- Custom word lists can be modified
- GNU General Public License software
Against
- Lessons feature is not complete
- Phrase Typing is not complete
- Word-list editor is beta
The verdict
Tux Typing provides playful typing practice across three desktop operating systems. Some instructional features remain unfinished, but the software is free and customizable.
Who it suits
Tux Typing suits children practicing keyboard skills, as well as parents and teachers supporting practice at home or school. It also fits users seeking free, customizable software.
Plans and prices
Free
Free software; downloadable for use at home or on school computers
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tux4kids.com
On the record
- Audience
- Tux4Kids describes its software as intended for parents, teachers, and kids, and says it can be used at home or on school computers.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Comet Zap
- In Comet Zap, players type letters on comets so Tux can destroy them with a laser.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Tux4Kids says its open-source programs can be freely extended or customized.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Fish Cascade
- In Fish Cascade, players type letters on falling fish to help Tux catch them.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Incomplete activities
- The maker says Lessons and Phrase Typing are not yet completed features.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Lessons
- The default theme includes finger exercises that progressively introduce keyboard keys.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The README says Tux Typing is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Tux4Kids describes itself as an international group of volunteers developing software for children.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Tux4Kids says its programs are supported by active communities of volunteer developers.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Translations
- Tux4Kids says its programs have been translated into dozens of languages, and its Tux Typing README invites translation contributions.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Typing game
- Tux Typing is an educational typing tutor game starring Tux the Linux penguin.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Typing practice
- Phrase Typing covers phrases or complete sentences and measures accuracy and typing speed.tux4kids.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Word lists
- The program can add and modify custom word lists, and its README describes the editor as beta.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
