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Clicks per secondCPS Test
The classic benchmark. Hit the dial as fast as you can until the ring runs out — your clicks divided by the seconds on the clock is your CPS.
- Left
- 5.00
- Count
- 0
- CPS
- 0.00
How it works
- 1.
Pick a clock
One second shows raw burst speed. Ten seconds is the most common benchmark you will see quoted online.
- 2.
Stay in the circle
Only presses that land on the dial count, so keep the pointer centred instead of chasing the edge.
- 3.
Read the tally
Your last twelve rounds stay on the tally sheet, with a small trend line so you can see whether you are improving.
Rank scale
CPS18+ CPS14–18 CPS10–14 CPS7–10 CPS4–7 CPS0–4 CPSQuestions
- What is a good CPS?
- Most people land between 6 and 8 CPS on a ten-second round. Anything above 10 is quick; sustained scores above 14 usually need jitter or butterfly technique.
- Does the timer start immediately?
- No. The clock waits for your first click, so you never lose time moving the mouse onto the dial.
Notes on this test
About this test
The CPS test counts how many times you click the dial during the round and divides by the round length. The clock starts on your first click, so moving the pointer onto the dial does not cost you time. Only left-button presses that land on the dial count.
Reading your result
Most people score between 6 and 8 CPS on a ten-second round with ordinary clicking. Short rounds give higher numbers because you start fresh and the first click arrives at time zero; long rounds show stamina. Compare results only with the same clock. Our guide to how CPS is measured explains why scores vary between sites.
Getting a fair score
Warm up with one easy round, keep a light grip and rest your forearm on the desk. Do three rounds and note the middle one rather than the best. If you want to go faster, the four-week practice plan is a good start, and techniques like jitter and butterfly clicking can raise the ceiling.
Using it to check a mouse
The CPS test is also a quick hardware check. Make ten slow, deliberate clicks: the count should be exactly ten. Extra counts suggest a switch that is starting to double click; see our guide to a mouse double clicking by itself.