How to test your click speed in clicks per second
A click speed test counts how many times you can click in a fixed time and turns it into clicks per second (CPS). Gamers use it to train, and it is a quick way to compare mice or check that a button keeps up.
The fastest way
Open the Click Speed Test, pick a length (5 seconds is the default) and click the pad as fast as you can. The timer starts on your first click and stops by itself, then shows your CPS, your click count and your best run for that length.
How to get a fair result
- Use the same test length every time; short tests always score higher.
- Rest your hand on the desk and click with your fingertip, not your whole arm.
- Do three runs and keep the middle score rather than the single best.
- Close heavy tabs first. A busy browser can drop or delay clicks.
How to read the number
Regular clicking usually lands somewhere around 5 to 8 CPS. Above 10 normally takes a technique such as jitter or butterfly clicking. The tool labels each result with a rough band (relaxed, typical, fast, very fast), but the useful comparison is with your own earlier runs.
When the score looks too good
A mouse whose switch is wearing out can send two clicks for one press, which quietly inflates your CPS. If your score jumps for no reason, run the Double-click Tester and look for clicks only a few milliseconds apart.
A note on privacy
The test counts clicks in your browser. Nothing is installed, and your scores are not stored or uploaded.