How the click speed test works
- Pick how long the test runs: 1, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds.
- Click the box. The timer starts with your first click.
- Keep clicking until the time runs out.
- Your score is the number of clicks divided by the seconds: 42 clicks in 5 seconds is 8.4 CPS. Your best score for each length is kept in this browser.
Short tests measure your top speed; longer tests show how long you can keep it up. The bars under your result show your clicks in each second, so you can see where you slowed down.
What's a good CPS?
Scores vary a lot with the technique you use. As a rough guide for a 5 or 10 second test:
- Under 6 CPS: normal clicking with one finger. Most people land here.
- 6 to 10 CPS: fast regular clicking, typical for people who play click-heavy games.
- 10 to 15 CPS: usually jitter or butterfly clicking.
- Over 15 CPS: butterfly or drag clicking.
Clicking techniques
Jitter clicking
You tense the muscles in your arm and hand so your finger vibrates on the button. It's fast but tiring, and hard to aim while doing it.
Butterfly clicking
You click one button with two fingers in turn, usually the index and middle finger. Each finger only needs half the speed, so scores of 15 to 20 CPS are common. Some mice register these clicks better than others.
Drag clicking
You drag your fingertip across the button so friction makes it bounce, registering many clicks in a fraction of a second. It needs a mouse with a suitable button surface and can reach very high scores.
Take breaks. Fast clicking for long stretches strains the hand and wrist, and jitter clicking in particular can hurt.
Practising for Minecraft PvP
Many PvP players practise with a CPS test, because faster clicking lands more hits in older combat versions. Most players aim for 8 to 12 CPS. Practise in short bursts with breaks, and check a server's rules before relying on a technique: many servers ban auto clickers and macros.
Is my mouse double clicking?
If a single click sometimes opens files as if you double clicked, or drags drop by themselves, the switch inside the mouse button is probably worn and bouncing. This test warns you when two clicks arrive less than 25 ms apart, which a finger can't do. To check, click slowly and steadily for 10 seconds: any warning means the mouse is registering extra clicks.
- Check the double-click speed in your mouse settings isn't set unusually slow.
- Blow compressed air around the button: dust can cause it too.
- If it keeps happening, the switch is wearing out. Mice under warranty are usually replaced for this, and some gaming mice let you raise “debounce time” in their software.
Questions
Do right clicks count?
No, only left clicks, the way most CPS tests and games count. On a touchscreen, every tap counts.
What's the average CPS?
Around 6 clicks per second with normal clicking. Regular gamers often reach 7 to 9, and jitter or butterfly clicking takes people to 10 to 15 or more.
Is 12 CPS good?
Yes. 12 CPS is about twice the normal clicking speed and usually takes jitter or butterfly clicking. For PvP games it's a strong score.
Is 100 CPS possible?
Not by hand. Butterfly clicking reaches about 15 to 20, and drag clicking can register a few dozen clicks in a short burst on some mice. A steady 100 clicks per second only comes from an auto clicker or a macro.
Can I do a CPS test on a phone, trackpad or touchscreen?
Yes. Tapping a trackpad or screen works, though most people are slower than with a mouse. The box won't zoom on a double tap, so you can tap as fast as you like.
Why is my score different on another site?
Sites count slightly differently: some start the timer on page load, some count the first click, and some round the result. Here the timer starts with your first click, and that click counts.
Is my score saved?
Your best score for each test length is saved in this browser only, so it's still there next time. Nothing is sent to us. Clearing your browser data removes it.
Testing your gaming setup? Try the keyboard test to check how many keys your keyboard registers at once.