Mouse & Gaming · No. 10
CPS Test
This CPS test measures how many times you can click per second across short and long modes. Pick a duration, click as fast as you can, and see your live count, timer, and clicks per second.
Every mouse press or touch is counted. Your best score for each mode is stored only in this browser.
How the CPS test works
The timer starts on your first click, not before, so you get a clean measurement of your fastest burst. Every mouse press or touch is counted, which means jitter clicking and butterfly clicking both register correctly.
Your clicks per second update live during the run, and the final figure is simply your total clicks divided by the mode length. Shorter modes reward a fast burst, while the 60 second mode measures how long you can hold a high rate before your hand tires. Because of this, your best result in a one second run will usually be higher than your average across a full minute.
Your best score for each mode is saved only in your browser using local storage, so nothing is uploaded. Clearing your browser data resets those saved bests.
Improving your clicks per second
Most people land in the mid single digits per second with a relaxed grip, and faster results usually come from technique rather than a better mouse. Jitter clicking works by tensing your forearm so your finger vibrates on the button, which raises your rate for short bursts.
Butterfly clicking alternates two fingers on the same button so each press lands between the other, which suits longer modes. Both techniques take practice and can strain your hand, so build up slowly and stop if you feel discomfort.
If your count feels lower than your clicking, the switch may be the limit rather than your hand. A worn switch can miss rapid presses, so test the same run on another mouse to see whether the hardware is holding you back.
Where clicks per second matters
Fast clicking helps most in games where you attack, mine, or fire by tapping the button, so many players use a click speed test to warm up and to compare mice. A higher rate can mean more actions in the same moment, though timing and aim usually matter more than raw speed.
Keep in mind that some games and servers limit how fast a click is counted, so a huge score here will not always carry over in play. The test is best treated as a way to measure your own technique and to check that a mouse can keep up with fast input.
If you use this to compare mice, run the same mode a few times on each one and look at your steadiest result rather than a single lucky burst. A mouse with a higher polling rate and a responsive switch will register rapid clicks more reliably. Warming up your hand for a minute first also gives a fairer comparison between devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a good CPS score
- A comfortable rate for most people is in the mid single digits per second, and steady practice can push it higher. Short modes tend to produce higher clicks per second than the 60 second mode because you can sprint for a second or two before your hand tires.
- How do I increase my clicks per second
- Practice a relaxed grip first, then try jitter clicking or butterfly clicking for higher bursts. Jitter clicking tenses the forearm so the finger vibrates, while butterfly clicking alternates two fingers on one button. Both take time to learn and can strain your hand, so build up gradually.
- Does this CPS test count jitter and butterfly clicking
- Yes. The test counts every mouse press and every touch, so rapid jitter clicks and alternating butterfly clicks are all recorded. There is no cap or filter that would ignore fast presses.
- What is the best mode to test clicks per second
- The 1 and 5 second modes measure your peak burst speed, while the 10 and 60 second modes show how well you sustain a high rate. Try each mode, since a strong burst score and a strong endurance score need different techniques.
- Why is my CPS lower than expected
- A low count with fast clicking can mean the mouse switch is missing presses rather than a limit in your hand. Run the same test on a different mouse to compare. A tired hand, a slow surface, or a low report rate on the mouse can also reduce your score.
- Does the CPS test work on mobile
- Yes. On a phone or tablet, each tap on the arena counts as one click, so you can run the same timed modes with your finger. Best scores are saved in the browser you use on that device.