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CPS test: clicks per second

TL;DR: pick a duration and click the box as fast as you can — the timer starts with your first click. At the end you get your clicks per second (CPS), and we keep a record for each mode.

Works with a mouse, touchpad or touchscreen. Everything runs in your browser.

Clicks per second
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Time left
5 s
Best
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Everything runs in your browser: clicks are not sent anywhere. Records are stored only in this browser (localStorage).

Auto clicker check: a result is not saved as a record if a quarter of the gaps between clicks are shorter than 20 ms, the average rate is above 30 clicks per second, or the gaps are too even for a human (under 5% spread over 13+ clicks).

How to use it

  1. Pick a duration: 1, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds.
  2. Start clicking the box — the first click starts the timer.
  3. Keep clicking until time runs out: clicks after the end do not count.
  4. Check your CPS and record. Press “Try again” or simply click the box again.

What is CPS

CPS (clicks per second) is the number of clicks divided by the test duration. Short modes (1–5 seconds) show your peak speed, long ones (30–60 seconds) show stamina: by the end of a minute your hand tires and the pace drops.

Clicking techniques

  • Regular clicking — one finger, relaxed hand. The fairest and the safest for your mouse.
  • Jitter clicking — tensing the forearm so the finger vibrates on the button. Noticeably faster, but tiring.
  • Butterfly clicking — two fingers alternating on one button. The fastest method, but some game servers ban it.

If your mouse starts missing clicks or double-clicking when you click fast, check it with the mouse test.

How the test works

Clicks are counted by the time of the input events themselves (the browser’s high-resolution timer), not by frames: even if the tab stutters, exactly the clicks that fall into the chosen window are counted. On a touchscreen every tap counts, including multi-finger taps.

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FAQ

What is CPS?
CPS (clicks per second) is how many times per second you click a mouse button. The test divides your clicks by the mode duration.
Which mode should I pick?
For peak speed — 1 or 5 seconds. The 10-second mode is the most popular for comparing with friends. 30 and 60 seconds test stamina.
Why was my record not saved?
The auto clicker check kicked in: the gaps between clicks were too short or too even for a human. The result is shown but not saved as a record.
Can I take the test on a phone?
Yes, tap the box. Each tap is one click, and you can alternate two fingers.
Does the mouse affect CPS?
Yes: a light mouse with a short, crisp button lets you click faster. A worn switch may miss clicks or double-click — the mouse test shows that.
Is fast clicking bad for you?
Short tests are fine. Long jitter or butterfly sessions strain the wrist and forearm — take breaks and stop if your wrist hurts.
Where is my record stored?
Only in your browser (localStorage), separately for each mode. Clicks and results are never sent to our server.