How to use the CPS test
- Choose a Duration: 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 or 100 seconds. Five seconds is the default and the most common setting; longer tests show stamina rather than a short sprint.
- Choose an Input: Left click, Right click, Spacebar or Touch (taps on a phone or tablet; each finger counts).
- Click, tap or press Space in the big box. The timer starts with your first click, so there is no countdown to react to.
- Watch Clicks, Time left and the live CPS while you go. When time runs out the box locks for about a second so a late click does not start a new test by accident.
- Read Your result: clicks per second, total clicks, your best one-second burst, consistency and a bar chart of clicks in each second. Your personal best for that duration and input is saved in this browser.
How clicks per second are measured
CPS is simply total clicks ÷ test length in seconds. Thirty-five clicks in a 5-second test is 7.00 CPS; 120 clicks in 10 seconds is 12.00 CPS. The clock is the browser's high-resolution timer (performance.now()), started by your first click and stopped exactly at the chosen length. Clicks after the deadline are ignored.
A click is counted on the press (the moment the button goes down), not on the release. That matches how games register attacks. In spacebar mode, the key's automatic repeat is ignored: holding Space down counts once, so only real presses count.
The extra numbers help you understand the score:
- Best 1-second burst is the highest number of clicks inside any one-second window during the test, not just whole seconds. It shows your peak speed.
- Consistency compares the gaps between your clicks. 100 would mean perfectly even gaps; lower numbers mean bursts and pauses. It is calculated as 100 × (1 − standard deviation ÷ average gap).
- Average gap is the mean time between two clicks in milliseconds. At 10 CPS the average gap is 100 ms.
- The chart shows clicks in each second (each tenth of a second for the 1-second test). A falling chart on long runs is normal: your hand tires.
Clicking techniques
Players use a few well-known styles; you do not need any of them for this test.
| Technique | How it works |
|---|---|
| Regular clicking | One finger presses the button normally. Comfortable and repeatable; it is what most people do. |
| Jitter clicking | Tensing the forearm and wrist so the finger vibrates on the button. Faster for short bursts but tiring. |
| Butterfly clicking | Two fingers (usually index and middle) alternate on the same button. Many mice register more clicks this way. |
| Drag clicking | Dragging a finger across the button so friction makes it bounce and register many clicks. Depends heavily on the mouse surface and switch. |
Look after your hands: tensed or high-speed clicking for long periods can cause strain, so take breaks and stop if your wrist or forearm hurts. Aggressive drag and jitter clicking can also wear out mouse switches faster. Some games and servers limit the click rate they accept or ban auto-clickers and macros; check the rules before using a technique or tool in a competitive setting. This test counts only real clicks from your hand.
What is a good CPS score?
There is no official scale, but with normal clicking many people land around 6 to 8 CPS on a 5-second test. Practised players using jitter or butterfly clicking often reach the low teens, and drag clicking can produce much higher numbers on mice that allow it. Scores usually drop on longer tests, so compare like with like: same duration and same input. The label next to your result is a rough guide, not a ranking.
What affects your score
- The mouse switch and its debounce time. Many mice ignore a second press that arrives within a few milliseconds of the first, to filter out electrical bounce. That prevents accidental double clicks but caps butterfly and drag clicking; some gaming mice let you change it.
- A worn switch. If you see extra clicks you did not make, the switch may be double-clicking. Check with the mouse test, which has a double-click detector.
- The browser and computer. A busy device can delay events slightly, but no press is lost. Touchpads often need a firm press rather than a tap.
- Posture and fatigue. A relaxed grip and a stable forearm help on long tests.
Troubleshooting
- Right-click mode opens a menu: the context menu is blocked only inside the click box, so keep the pointer inside it.
- Spacebar does nothing or scrolls the page: click the box once in spacebar mode so it has focus, then press Space. Holding the key down counts as one press.
- Taps zoom the page on a phone: choose Touch; the box disables double-tap zoom. Fast taps with two fingers count separately.
Privacy: the test runs entirely in your browser. Your personal bests are stored only in this browser's local storage, and nothing is sent to a server.
Want more? Try the reaction time test, the typing speed test and the keyboard tester, or browse all device tests. For timing your own drills there is an online stopwatch.
Frequently asked questions
How is CPS calculated?
CPS (clicks per second) is the number of clicks divided by the length of the test in seconds. For example, 40 clicks in 5 seconds is 8 CPS. The timer starts on your first click, so reaction time does not lower your score.
What is the average CPS?
There is no official average, but with normal clicking many people score roughly 6 to 8 CPS in a 5-second test. Jitter and butterfly clicking usually give more, and scores fall on longer tests as your hand tires.
How do I test my right-click or spacebar CPS?
Choose Right click or Spacebar under Input before you start. In right-click mode the browser menu is blocked inside the box, and in spacebar mode only real key presses count, not the key's auto-repeat.
What is jitter clicking and butterfly clicking?
Jitter clicking tenses the arm so the finger vibrates on the button; butterfly clicking alternates two fingers on one button. Both raise CPS but can strain your hand.
Why does my mouse not register all my clicks?
Most mice have a debounce delay that ignores presses arriving a few milliseconds apart, and some wireless modes add latency. If clicks go missing at normal speed, the switch may be worn; the mouse test can help you check.
Does the CPS test work on a phone?
Yes. Choose Touch and tap the box. Each finger counts as a separate tap, and double-tap zoom is disabled inside the box.
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