CPS Test: Clicks Per Second

How the CPS test works

CPS stands for clicks per second. Choose a duration, then click inside the box. The countdown begins with your first click and every click after that is counted until the time runs out. Your score is the total number of clicks divided by the length of the test. Personal bests are saved separately for each duration, because a 1-second burst and a 60-second marathon are very different challenges.

Short tests (1–5 seconds) measure your peak burst speed. Longer tests (15–60 seconds) measure stamina, since almost everyone slows down as their hand tires. If you play games where you click in short bursts, the 5- or 10-second test is the most representative. There's also a dedicated 10 second CPS test page and a right click CPS test.

What is a good CPS?

With normal clicking, most people score around 5–7 CPS. Practised players reach 8–10, and anything above that usually means a special technique such as jitter or butterfly clicking. These are the bands used for the rating on your result:

Clicks per second	Rating	Typical technique
Under 4	Warming up	Relaxed clicking
4–6.5	Average clicker	Normal clicking
6.5–8.5	Fast	Fast normal clicking
8.5–11	Very fast	Very fast clicking or early jitter
11–14	Jitter-level	Jitter clicking
14 and above	Butterfly territory	Butterfly or drag clicking

Clicking techniques compared

Normal clicking

One finger, one click at a time. It's the most controlled and least tiring method, and the only one that's comfortable for long sessions.

Jitter clicking

You tense the muscles in your forearm and hand so your finger vibrates on the button. It can roughly double your speed but it's tiring and harder to aim with. Practise it on the jitter click test.

Butterfly clicking

You alternate two fingers, usually index and middle, on the same button. It's easier to sustain than jitter clicking and can produce very high CPS on mice whose switches register extra clicks. Try it on the butterfly click test.

Drag clicking

You drag a finger across the button so friction makes it bounce, registering many clicks per drag. Results depend heavily on the mouse's surface and switch, and many mice can't do it at all.

Why CPS matters in games

In Minecraft PvP and similar games, clicking speed affects how often you can attack, block or build in quick succession, so players practise it. Faster isn't always better, though: many servers watch for unrealistic click rates, and their rules about techniques and macros differ. Always check the rules of the server or game you play. In most games, accurate, well-timed clicks matter more than raw speed.

Tips for a higher CPS

• Rest your hand on the mouse rather than hovering, and click with your fingertip near the front of the button.
• Find a mouse with a light, crisp click. Heavy switches slow you down.
• Relax between attempts. Tension builds quickly and makes you slower.
• Practise short bursts several times rather than one long, exhausting session.
• If clicking ever causes pain in your wrist or forearm, stop and rest. Jitter and drag clicking in particular put strain on your hand.

Frequently asked questions

Does the CPS test work on phones and tablets?

Yes. Taps inside the box count as clicks. Tapping speeds are usually a little lower than mouse clicking.

Why is my 1-second score higher than my 10-second score?

Over one second you're measuring a single burst, before fatigue kicks in. Longer tests average in the slowdown, which is why they're a better test of endurance.

Do right clicks count?

No. Only the main (left) button, taps and pen presses are counted, so both fingers in butterfly clicking should be on the left button.

Can I use an autoclicker?

The test can't stop you, but the result won't mean anything, and using one in multiplayer games usually breaks the rules.

My score seems too high. Is my mouse broken?

If you're clicking normally and getting far more clicks than you expect, your mouse switch may be "double clicking" by itself. Check it with the mouse double-click test.