Clicks per Second Test (CPS)
Choose a duration, then click as fast as you can in the area: you get your clicks per second and your rank, from turtle to legend. With a mouse, a trackpad, or your finger.
- 1 to 60 seconds
- From turtle to legend
- Personal best
- Mouse or touch
100% private — Everything is processed directly in your browser: your files, voice, and image are never sent to Chatzam's servers.
How to take the CPS test?
-
Choose the duration
1 second for a sprint, 5 or 10 seconds for the classic test, 30 or 60 seconds for endurance.
-
Click without stopping
Click as fast as you can in the area until time runs out, with a mouse, a trackpad, or your finger.
-
Read your score
Your clicks per second, total number of clicks, and rank are displayed. Try again to beat your record.
Everything you need to measure and beat your CPS
Five durations
1, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds: from a burst of speed to wrist endurance.
Score and rank
Clicks per second, total clicks, and the rank you reached, from turtle to legend: you know right away where you stand.
Personal best
Your best score is saved in your browser: come back anytime and try to beat it.
Mouse, trackpad, or finger
On a computer, a phone, or a tablet. The counter also helps you spot a mouse that double-clicks on its own.
What's a good CPS test score?
Clicking normally with the index finger, most people get between 5 and 7 clicks per second. Between 8 and 10 CPS is a good score, common among fans of action games and Minecraft PvP. Above 10, you usually need a special technique. The score also depends on the duration: over 1 second, explosiveness pushes it up; over 60 seconds, fatigue brings it down. So compare yourself at equal duration, for example always over 10 seconds. And to measure your reflexes rather than your clicking speed, try the “Reaction Time Test”.
Jitter clicking and butterfly clicking: click faster without getting hurt
To go beyond 10 CPS, gamers use two well-known techniques. Jitter clicking means tensing your forearm muscles to make your hand vibrate, with your finger resting on the button: it often reaches 10 to 14 CPS. Butterfly clicking alternates your index and middle fingers very quickly on the same button and can exceed 15 CPS. These techniques put heavy strain on the tendons of the hand and wrist: warm up, do short sets with breaks in between, and stop at the slightest pain. No record is worth tendinitis.
Testing your mouse button: unwanted double clicks
Your mouse opens two files instead of one, or drops items in the middle of a drag and drop? The microswitch under the button is probably worn out: a single press is sometimes counted as two clicks. To check, start a 30- or 60-second test and click slowly, exactly 20 times: if the total shown is more than 20, the button is registering unwanted double clicks. A blast of compressed air sometimes helps; otherwise, use the warranty or replace the mouse. To check the rest of your hardware, try the “Keyboard Test”.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CPS mean?
CPS stands for clicks per second: the total number of clicks divided by the length of the test. 50 clicks in 5 seconds makes 10 CPS.
What's the average CPS?
Between 5 and 7 clicks per second when clicking normally. 8 to 10 CPS is a good score; beyond that, you generally need a technique like jitter clicking or butterfly clicking.
How can I increase my CPS?
Practice in short sets, keep your hand relaxed, and try jitter clicking or butterfly clicking. Take breaks, and stop if your wrist hurts.
Does the CPS test work on a phone?
Yes, just tap the screen with your finger. It also works with a laptop trackpad; compare your scores on the same device, since they vary a lot between mouse, trackpad, and touchscreen.
Is my record saved?
Yes, your personal best is saved in your browser, on this device. It isn't sent anywhere.