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CLICK SPEED

How fast can you click?

Click Speed Test · 5s

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When the box turns green, click as fast as you can for 5s.

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How to improve your CPS

01

Use a fast mouse

A 1000Hz polling rate gaming mouse adds 1ms input lag. A 125Hz office mouse adds 8ms. The difference compounds over hundreds of clicks.

02

Click with one finger

Spreading clicks across multiple fingers reduces per-click speed. The fastest clickers use one finger with a relaxed wrist.

03

Don't lift your finger

For the highest CPS, slide your finger on the button (jitter click) rather than lifting and re-pressing. Practice on a regular mouse first.

04

Burst vs sustain

Most people can burst to 12+ CPS for 1 second but sustain only 6-9 CPS over 10 seconds. The 30-second test exposes fatigue.

05

Warm up first

Do a few slow clicks before the test. Cold hands and cold fingers cap your ceiling. 30 seconds of warmup before maxing out.

06

Track your progress

Run the test once a day. CPS improves with deliberate practice. Most people gain 1-2 CPS over a month of consistent testing.

What's a good CPS score?

Under 6 CPSBelow average - new to the test
6-9 CPSAverage - typical for casual users
9-12 CPSFast - above average, regular practice
12+ CPSElite - very rare, requires dedicated practice

The 6-9 CPS average comes from millions of tests run on Human Benchmark and CPS Test. The 12+ CPS tier is achieved by maybe 1-2% of users. Top esports players hit 14-16 CPS sustained.

FAQ

How is CPS measured?
Clicks per second is computed by dividing the total number of clicks by the actual time elapsed during the test. We use performance.now() for sub-millisecond accuracy. A 5-second test that registers 42 clicks = 8.40 CPS.
Is my best score saved?
Yes - we save your personal best CPS for each of the four time modes (1s, 5s, 10s, 30s) in your browser's localStorage. Nothing is sent to a server. Clearing your browser data resets your records.
Can I use the spacebar?
Yes - the spacebar and Enter key both register as clicks. But for the highest CPS, mouse clicks (especially with a high-polling-rate gaming mouse) are consistently faster than keyboard input.
What's the world record CPS?
The verified CPS world record (jitter click, 5 seconds) is around 16-17 CPS. Sustained 30-second records top out around 13-14 CPS. Anything above 12 CPS puts you in the top 1% of all testers.
Why does my 1-second score differ from my 10-second score?
Most people can burst very fast for short windows but fatigue over longer tests. The 1-second test measures peak burst speed. The 10-30 second tests measure sustained click rate, which is lower. Train both for the most accurate picture of your clicking ability.

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