MouseTally / tests / left-click-test
Primary button checkLeft Click Test
A straightforward left-button round. Use it for speed practice, or click slowly to make sure every press registers once and only once.
- Left
- 5.00
- Count
- 0
- CPS
- 0.00
How it works
- 1.
Speed mode
Pick a clock and click as fast as you can, exactly like the CPS test.
- 2.
Health check
Click ten slow, deliberate times. If the counter shows more than ten, the switch may be double-firing.
- 3.
Try different fingers
Index, middle or a claw grip all produce different scores; the tally keeps them side by side.
Rank scale
CPS18+ CPS14–18 CPS10–14 CPS7–10 CPS4–7 CPS0–4 CPSQuestions
- How do I know if my mouse double-clicks by itself?
- Click slowly during a round. Any count higher than the presses you made suggests switch chatter.
- Is this different from the CPS test?
- The engine is the same; this page just focuses on the left button and switch health.
Notes on this test
About this test
This test counts only left-button presses on the dial. It is the simplest round on MouseTally and a good way to check both your speed and your mouse's primary button.
Reading your result
With ordinary clicking, most people score 6 to 8 CPS over ten seconds. Your left-click score is the baseline for every other technique; if you want to improve it, try our four-week practice plan.
A quick hardware check
The left button does most of a mouse's work, so it is usually the first to wear. Make ten slow, deliberate clicks: the count should be exactly ten. Then hold the button for a few seconds; nothing extra should register. If either check fails, see mouse double clicking by itself.
Comfort
Keep the finger resting on the button so each click travels a short distance, and keep the wrist straight and supported. The guide to desk setup covers chair and mouse placement.