How to take the CPS test
- Pick a test length: 1, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. The 5- and 10-second tests are the most common; 30 and 60 seconds measure how long you can keep up the pace.
- Click the big box as fast as you can. The timer starts with your first click, so there is no rush to get ready.
- Watch Time left, Clicks and your live CPS while you click.
- When time is up, the box pauses for a second (so your last clicks don’t start a new test by accident) and shows your result. Click again for another try.
On a phone or tablet, tap the box instead: every tap counts, including taps with two fingers in turn. With a keyboard, focus the box with Tab and press Space or Enter — held-down keys don’t repeat.
How CPS is calculated
CPS means clicks per second: the number of clicks divided by the length of the test in seconds.
Example: 42 clicks in the 5-second test = 42 ÷ 5 = 8.4 CPS. The same rate over 10 seconds would take 84 clicks, and over 60 seconds 504 clicks.
The test counts the moment each button goes down (the pointerdown event), with the browser’s own timestamp for every click. The window is exactly as long as the test: a click that lands after the last millisecond is not counted, even if the page was busy for a moment. Left clicks, touches and pen taps count; right and middle clicks are ignored, and the right-click menu is blocked on the box.
Clicking techniques
- Regular clicking — one finger, the usual way. Relax your hand and click from the finger, not the wrist.
- Jitter clicking — tensing the forearm so the hand vibrates over the button. It is fast but tiring; stop at once if your wrist or arm hurts.
- Butterfly clicking — two fingers alternate on the same button, so each finger only has to click half as often.
- Drag clicking — sliding a finger across the button so friction makes it register many clicks in a row; it depends on the mouse’s surface and switch.
Some game servers limit how many clicks per second they accept, and in Minecraft Java Edition the attack cooldown introduced in version 1.9 means faster clicking doesn’t always mean more damage — check the rules of the game or server you play on.
Use it to test your mouse
A worn mouse switch can “bounce” and register one press as two clicks. To check: choose the 10-second test and click slowly, exactly once per second, counting out loud. If the counter shows more clicks than you made, the button is double-clicking. Test the keys of your keyboard with the keyboard tester.
Tips for a higher score
- Use the same mouse and test length every time, so your results are comparable — your best score is saved for each length separately.
- Rest your forearm on the desk and keep the mouse still; moving it can make clicks miss the box.
- Warm up with a few 1-second tests before trying a long one.
- Take breaks. Fast clicking strains small muscles, and a tired hand gets slower, not faster.
Test your reflexes with the reaction time test, or your fingers on the keyboard with the typing test.
Frequently asked questions
What does CPS mean?
CPS stands for clicks per second: the number of clicks you make divided by the number of seconds. 50 clicks in 5 seconds is 10 CPS.
Which test length should I choose?
Short tests (1 or 5 seconds) show your top speed; 10 seconds is a common standard; 30 and 60 seconds show how long you can keep it up. Compare scores only within the same length — your best is saved for each one separately.
Does the CPS test work on a phone?
Yes. Taps count like clicks, and two fingers tapping in turn count too. Double-tap zoom is turned off on the box so fast taps aren’t lost.
Why do right clicks not count?
Click speed is measured on the main (left) button, the one used in games and click tests. Right and middle clicks are ignored so a palm or a mis-press doesn’t inflate the score.
Where is my best score saved?
In your browser’s local storage on this device. It is never sent anywhere; clearing your browser’s site data resets it.
Last updated: October 15, 2026