How the CPS test works
CPS stands for clicks per second. Pick a test length, then click inside the big box as fast as you can. The timer starts with your first click, so there is no reaction delay at the start, and it stops exactly when the time is up. Your score is the number of clicks divided by the number of seconds, and clicks that land after the clock reaches zero are ignored.
The one-second test measures pure burst speed. Five seconds is the classic length and the fairest way to compare results with friends, while ten seconds also tests stamina, because most people slow down after the first few seconds. The bars under your result show how many clicks you managed in each second, so you can see exactly when you started to tire.
What is a good CPS score?
With an ordinary single-finger click, most people manage somewhere around 5 to 7 clicks per second. Players who practise special techniques often reach 8 to 12, and scores above that usually come from butterfly clicking or from a mouse with very light switches. Treat these numbers as a rough guide: your mouse, your trackpad and even the desk under your hand all make a difference, so the fairest comparison is always with your own earlier scores on the same device.
Clicking techniques
- Normal clicking: tapping with the tip of your index finger. Comfortable and accurate.
- Jitter clicking: tensing your forearm so your finger vibrates on the button. Fast, but tiring, so keep sessions short.
- Butterfly clicking: alternating two fingers on the same button. It can give very high scores, but some games and servers do not allow it, so check the rules wherever you play.
- Drag clicking: sliding a finger across the button so it bounces several times. It depends heavily on the mouse and wears switches out faster.
Tips for a higher score
- Rest your wrist on the desk and move only your finger.
- Use a mouse with a light, responsive button. Trackpads usually score lower.
- On a phone or tablet, drum two fingers on the box: every tap counts.
- Warm up with the one-second test, then go for five seconds.
- Stop if your hand or wrist starts to hurt. Fast clicking strains muscles and tendons, so short sessions with breaks are best.
Autoclickers and macros are pointless here. Your records live only in your own browser, so the only person you can beat is yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What does CPS mean?
CPS means clicks per second: the number of times you click in a test divided by its length in seconds. 40 clicks in a 5-second test is 8 CPS.
When does the timer start?
With your first click inside the box. That first click counts, and the test ends exactly 1, 5 or 10 seconds later.
Does the CPS test work on a phone?
Yes. Every tap on the box counts, including taps with two fingers at once, so drumming with two fingers is the fastest method on a touch screen.
Do keyboard keys count as clicks?
No. The test measures clicking and tapping, so pressing Space or Enter does not add clicks.
Is jitter clicking bad for your hand?
Tensing your arm for long periods can strain muscles and tendons. Keep sessions short, take breaks and stop if you feel pain.
Where are my best scores saved?
In this browser on this device, for each test length. Nothing is sent to our servers.
