Free Click Speed Test (CPS)
Test your clicks per second in 1, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second modes. See live CPS, a per-second chart and your saved best, with a Space bar mode too.
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How to test your clicks per second (CPS)
A CPS test measures how quickly and how steadily you can click. Gamers use it to practise click techniques and compare mice, and it is a simple way to check whether a mouse button is registering every press. If you want to check which buttons and scroll directions work, the Mouse Test is better suited.
- Choose a duration: 1, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. Short tests reward bursts, long tests reward stamina.
- Pick Mouse / touch, or Space bar if you want to test keyboard tapping.
- Click the test area (or press Space). Your first click starts the timer and is counted.
- Keep clicking until the timer reaches zero. Clicks after the end are ignored.
- Read your CPS, total clicks, best one-second burst and the chart, then try again to beat your saved best.
Why people test their click speed
Click speed matters in games that reward rapid clicking, such as block-building combat, idle clickers and some strategy titles, where players practise techniques like jitter clicking and butterfly clicking. A CPS test turns that practice into a number you can track.
It is also a practical hardware check. A worn mouse switch can register one press as two (a double-click fault) or miss presses entirely, and a run of tests with a very regular rhythm can reveal that. For a button-by-button check of a mouse, the Mouse Test is the better tool; for keyboard typing speed, use the Typing Speed Test.
Worked example: a 10-second test
Suppose you choose the 10-second mode and register 67 clicks. Your score is 67 ÷ 10 = 6.7 CPS. The chart shows clicks in each second; a pattern such as 8, 7, 7, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 6 adds up to 67 and shows a strong start followed by slight fatigue. The best one-second burst uses a sliding window, so it can be higher than any single bar if your fastest second straddled two bars.
At 6.7 CPS the average gap between clicks is about 1,000 ÷ 6.7 ≈ 149 ms. The results also show the median and fastest gaps and a rhythm consistency percentage: 100% would mean every gap was identical. For comparison, 38 clicks in the 5-second mode is 7.6 CPS, and 9 clicks in the 1-second mode is 9 CPS, which is why scores should only be compared within one duration.
How the test is timed
The timer starts at the exact moment of your first click and uses the browser’s high-resolution clock, so the first click is counted. The test window is precisely the selected number of seconds; clicks after it closes are ignored even if the screen has not updated yet. CPS is total clicks divided by the duration.
Mouse mode listens for pointer presses, so it works with a mouse, a touchpad, a pen or a touchscreen. Only the primary button counts, and the page prevents text selection and the double-click highlight that would otherwise flash across the screen. In Space bar mode, key auto-repeat is ignored so holding a key cannot inflate the score. Best scores are saved separately for each duration and input type in this browser’s local storage.
Common mistakes to avoid
Comparing a 1-second burst with someone else’s 60-second result is the most common mistake; short tests always score higher. Another is clicking so hard that the mouse moves off the test area on a touchscreen or scrolls the page. Keep the device steady and use the large area in the middle.
Be careful with aggressive techniques for long periods. Very fast clicking for minutes at a time can strain the hand and wrist and wear out mouse switches. Take breaks between attempts.
Useful tips and limitations
- Rest your wrist and click with the fingertip rather than the whole hand for longer tests; fatigue shows as falling bars on the chart.
- Compare scores within the same duration only. A 1-second score is usually higher than a 60-second score for the same person.
- Use the Space bar mode to test a keyboard switch or a game controller mapped to Space without wearing out your mouse.
- Look at the chart rather than only the score; a flat row of bars means you can sustain that speed, while falling bars mean you started too fast.
Common questions
How is CPS calculated?
CPS is the number of clicks registered inside the timer divided by the test duration in seconds. For example, 67 clicks in a 10-second test is 6.7 CPS.
Does holding the Space bar count as many presses?
No. Auto-repeat from a held key is ignored, so only separate presses count.
Where is my best score saved?
In your browser’s local storage on this device, separately for each duration and input type. Clearing site data or using a private window removes it.
Is a touchscreen tap counted the same as a click?
Yes. Each separate tap counts as one click in Mouse / touch mode. Multi-finger taps register as separate presses.
Can I reset my best score?
Yes. Use Reset saved records under your personal best to delete every saved score on this device.
Why is my score different in another browser?
Each browser keeps its own local storage, so best scores are not shared between browsers or devices. Very high click rates can also be limited by the mouse or browser.
Everything runs in your browser. Scores and history are saved only in this browser’s local storage on this device, and you can delete them at any time with the reset button.