What is CPS (Clicks Per Second)?

CPS, or Clicks Per Second, is a metric that measures how many times you can click your mouse button within one second. It's commonly used to assess clicking speed and dexterity, which can be crucial in competitive gaming, particularly in genres like Minecraft PvP, first-person shooters, and rhythm games where rapid clicking provides a tactical advantage.

The average person clicks between 4-6 CPS, while experienced gamers can achieve 8-10 CPS. Professional players and those using specialized clicking techniques like jitter clicking or butterfly clicking can reach 12+ CPS.

Why does clicking speed matter?

In many video games, faster clicking translates directly to better performance. For example, in Minecraft combat, higher CPS means more hits on opponents. In clicker games, it determines progression speed. Beyond gaming, click speed can indicate mouse responsiveness and can help identify input lag issues with peripherals.

Clicking techniques explained

There are several techniques to increase your clicking speed:

  • Regular clicking: Standard clicking using your index finger, typically yields 4-7 CPS
  • Jitter clicking: Tensing your arm muscles to create rapid vibrations, achieving 8-14 CPS
  • Butterfly clicking: Alternating between two fingers on the mouse button, reaching 15-25 CPS
  • Drag clicking: Dragging your finger across the button to register multiple clicks, potentially exceeding 30 CPS

Tool description

This click speed test measures your CPS over a 5-second interval. Simply click anywhere in the test area to start, then click as fast as you can until the timer runs out. The tool calculates your clicks per second and provides a performance rating based on your results.

Features

  • 5-second timed test: Industry-standard duration for accurate CPS measurement
  • Real-time countdown: Visual timer showing remaining seconds during the test
  • Performance rating system: Get rated from Novice to Legendary based on your CPS
  • Session statistics: Track your best CPS, average CPS, and total attempts
  • Visual click feedback: Ripple animation effects provide satisfying visual confirmation of each click

Use cases

  • Gaming practice: Train your clicking speed before competitive gaming sessions
  • Mouse testing: Verify your mouse registers clicks properly and check for double-click issues
  • Performance benchmarking: Compare your clicking speed with friends or track improvement over time
  • Hardware comparison: Test different mice to see which one performs best for rapid clicking
  • Break activity: Quick, fun way to take a mental break while keeping your fingers active