How the CPS test works
CPS means clicks per second. Pick a time, then click the panel as fast as you can. The timer starts on your first click, so there's no need to rush to be ready. When time runs out, your total clicks are divided by the number of seconds to give your CPS, and your best score for that time limit is saved on this device.
- 1 second: a pure burst of speed.
- 5 seconds: the most common test, and the one people usually compare.
- 10, 30 and 60 seconds: test your stamina; most people slow down over time.
What's a good CPS?
Most people score somewhere around 6 to 8 clicks per second with ordinary clicking. Above 10 is quick. Gamers who use special techniques can go much higher:
- Jitter clicking tenses the arm and hand muscles so the finger vibrates on the button.
- Butterfly clicking alternates two fingers on the same button.
- Drag clicking drags a finger along the button so friction makes it bounce, registering many clicks.
Take care with these: tensing your hand hard for long periods can cause strain, and drag clicking wears out mouse switches. Take breaks, and stop if your hand or wrist aches.
Tips for a higher score
- Rest your wrist and click from the finger, not the whole arm, for longer tests.
- Use a mouse with light, crisp switches; laptop touchpads are much slower.
- For short tests, try the 1-second mode a few times to find your fastest rhythm.
If you get a suspiciously high score with one finger, your mouse may be double-clicking by itself. The mouse test checks for that fault.
Clicking safely
Fast clicking games are fun, but repeating the same movement for long stretches can strain the small muscles and tendons in your hand and forearm. Warm up with a few short tests, take regular breaks, and stretch your fingers and wrist between rounds. If you feel pain, tingling or numbness, stop and rest. A comfortable chair height, a mouse that fits your hand and keeping your wrist straight rather than bent up all make a difference over longer sessions.