About this click speed test
A click speed test — also called a CPS test or just a click test — measures how fast you can click a mouse or tap a screen. Pick a length (1, 5 or 10 seconds) or race to 100 clicks, then hit the pad as fast as you can. The timer starts on your first click, not before, so nothing is wasted getting ready.
When the round ends you get your clicks per second, which is simply total clicks divided by elapsed time, and the same score as clicks per minute. People use it to check click speed on a new mouse, to warm up before a game, or to settle an argument with a friend. Everything runs in your browser — no account and no upload. Your best score for each mode is kept on this device only, and you can clear it at any time.
What is a good click speed?
Ordinary clicking sits lower than most people expect. These ranges come from the way the test is usually run — a 5 or 10 second round with one finger on one button.
- Under 4 CPS
- Relaxed, everyday clicking. This is where most people land on a first try without warming up.
- 4–7 CPS
- The normal range once you are actually trying. Comfortable to hold for a full 10 seconds.
- 7–10 CPS
- Fast. Usually means a light mouse button and a deliberate technique rather than raw finger speed.
- 10–14 CPS
- Very fast, and normally only reached with jitter or butterfly clicking over a short 1–5 second burst.
- Above 14 CPS
- Rare by hand. Scores far above this usually come from drag clicking, a mouse that double-fires, or an auto clicker.
Short rounds always score higher than long ones. A 1 second burst flatters you; a 10 second round is the honest number, which is why most rankings use ten seconds.
Clicks per second and clicks per minute
The two are the same measurement at different scales, so converting is just multiplying or dividing by 60. The result above shows both, but here is the conversion if you need it.
- 5 CPS
- 300 clicks per minute
- 7 CPS
- 420 clicks per minute
- 10 CPS
- 600 clicks per minute
- 12 CPS
- 720 clicks per minute
Clicks per minute is the more common unit in office and data-entry contexts; clicks per second is what games and CPS rankings use.
How to click faster
Four techniques cover almost everything people do. The first is the only one worth using for ordinary work.
- Normal clicking
- One finger, whole-finger motion. Tops out around 6–8 CPS for most people. Sustainable and does not damage anything.
- Jitter clicking
- Tensing the forearm so the hand vibrates, letting the shake press the button. Reaches 10–14 CPS in short bursts. It is hard to aim while doing it and it is uncomfortable to hold for long.
- Butterfly clicking
- Two fingers alternating on the same button. Roughly doubles a normal rate. Many multiplayer servers treat it as borderline, so check the rules before using it in a game.
- Drag clicking
- Dragging a fingertip across the button so friction fires it many times. Produces very high numbers but wears the switch out quickly and is banned on most servers.
If you only want a better everyday number, the simplest gains come from a mouse with a light, short-travel button and from resting your wrist so the whole arm is not moving.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CPS (clicks per second)?
- CPS stands for clicks per second. It is your total number of clicks divided by how many seconds you clicked for, so a higher CPS means you click faster.
- What is a good click speed?
- Between 4 and 7 clicks per second is normal when you are trying. Above 10 CPS usually means jitter or butterfly clicking rather than plain finger speed.
- How do I convert CPS to clicks per minute?
- Multiply by 60. Seven clicks per second is 420 clicks per minute. The result above shows both numbers, so you do not have to work it out.
- Why is my 1 second score so much higher than my 10 second score?
- A one second burst catches you at peak speed before your hand tires. Over ten seconds the rate settles, which is why the ten second test is the one most rankings quote.
- Does this work on a phone or tablet?
- Yes. Taps count the same as mouse clicks, so you can take the test on a touchscreen as well as with a mouse or trackpad.
- Does the test count double clicks or held buttons?
- Each press counts once. Holding the button down does not add clicks, so a mouse that double-fires on one press will read higher than your real speed.