CPS test: click speed test

A CPS test to measure your click speed

This CPS test counts how many times you click in a fixed time, then works out your clicks per second. The maths is a plain division: number of clicks ÷ number of seconds. If you manage 43 clicks in 5 seconds, your score is 43 ÷ 5 = 8.60 CPS.

The click speed test works with a mouse, a trackpad or a finger on a touchscreen. Everything runs in your browser. There is no account and no online leaderboard.

How to take the click test

1. Under "Test length", pick 1 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s or 60 s (5 s by default).
2. Click inside the large "Click here to start" area. The timer starts on your first click, and that click already counts as one.
3. Click as fast as you can. "Live CPS" shows the number of clicks you made during the last second.
4. When time runs out, the area locks for one second so that late clicks are ignored. Then you see your result: total clicks, CPS to two decimal places, your rank and your personal best for that test length.
5. "Try again" starts a new attempt, and so do the space bar and the Enter key. "Copy my score" copies a short sentence with the test length, the clicks and the CPS.

Only the main button counts. Right clicks, middle clicks and keyboard presses are ignored. Below the click area, a bar chart shows your last 10 attempts. "Clear my scores" wipes the history and your personal bests.

What is a good score? Rough guides, not rules

With normal clicking, most people land between 5 and 8 clicks per second. Going past 10 usually takes a special technique. Treat these as ballpark figures that shift with tiredness, your mouse and the test length.

1, 5, 10 or 60 seconds: sprint or stamina?

The 1 second test is a pure burst, and each extra click moves the score by a whole point: 8 clicks is 8.00 CPS, 9 clicks is 9.00. The 5 and 10 second tests are the usual choice for comparing scores with friends, because a slow start matters less. The 30 and 60 second tests are about stamina. It is normal to score 1 or 2 CPS lower there than in your 5 second sprint: 390 clicks over 60 seconds is 6.50 CPS.

Clicking techniques gamers talk about

• Normal clicking: your index finger presses and releases while the hand stays relaxed.
• Jitter clicking: you tense your forearm so the finger resting on the button vibrates. The rate goes up and your aim goes down.
• Butterfly clicking: the index and middle fingers take turns hitting the same button.
• Drag clicking: you slide a finger across the button, and the friction sets off a burst of very close clicks.

Your mouse plays a part too. Its debounce delay, the minimum gap it allows between two clicks, can hold back or help very fast clicking depending on the model.

Look after your hand

Jitter clicking for long stretches can cause pain in the wrist and forearm. Keep sessions short and take breaks. If you feel pain or tingling, stop.

Fair play: check the rules

Some games and servers ban macros and auto clicker software, and a few also restrict manual techniques such as butterfly or drag clicking. Read the rules before you play online.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good CPS score?

Between 5 and 8 clicks per second puts you where most people are. A score of 8 to 11 is fast.

Does the test work on a phone?

Yes. Every tap inside the area counts as one click, and you can alternate two fingers. A score made by tapping is not comparable with a score made with a mouse.

Is my score saved online?

No. Your personal bests and your last 10 attempts are kept on your device only, in the browser's storage. Nothing is sent anywhere and there is no online ranking.

How can I get faster without hurting myself?

Warm up your fingers, rest your wrist on the desk, keep your shoulder loose and stick to a few 5 or 10 second attempts per session. Stop as soon as your hand feels tight or sore.