How CPS is measured
Total presses are divided by the elapsed test time. Select Start to begin the clock, then use the counting area. Time before your first press is part of the run.
CPS Test
Click or press any key as quickly as you can for the selected duration. The workspace reports total presses, presses per second, and your best local result.
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Privacy: counts are kept in memory for the active session. A saved best is stored
only in localStorage and can be cleared here.
About this test
Clicks and keys both count
You can test mouse clicking speed with the pointer or keyboard speed with any key. Both use the same press counter.
Keep results in perspective
CPS is a burst metric. A high 1 second score is different from sustained 30 second speed, so compare results only within the same duration.
Run a useful comparison
Choose a duration and select Start. Use one input method for the whole run: pointer presses in the counting area or keyboard taps. Combining methods produces a mixed event total, so label your method when comparing results.
Interpret the total and rate
Thirty accepted presses over five elapsed seconds is 6 presses per second. That is an average over the run, not a peak speed, a reaction time or WPM. Unlimited totals grow with time and cannot be ranked as speed scores. Compare equal durations and the same target key or pointer method.
The keyboard counters need physical-key events; opening this page on a phone does not turn its touch keyboard into a switch tester. For pointer counting use the CPS tool. If nothing counts, check that the status is Running, return focus to the page and try an ordinary key. Browser or operating-system shortcuts may intercept some input.
Browser event background: physical key codes and automatic repeat events. For a missing key, follow the step-by-step comparison procedure.
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What is a good CPS score?
Scores vary by method and device. Use the same duration and input style when comparing your own sessions.
Does CPS affect typing speed?
CPS measures clicks or presses per second, not correct passage characters. For example, 30 presses in five seconds is 6 CPS, but does not establish a WPM or typing accuracy score. Use a typing test for those metrics.
How can I improve my CPS?
Practice regularly with short bursts, use a light and consistent tapping technique, and keep your wrist relaxed. Over time, your muscle memory will develop, helping you click or press keys faster without sacrificing accuracy.
What is the difference between clicks and key presses in a CPS test?
A click measures mouse button taps, while a key press measures keyboard key taps. Both are counted individually per second in this tool, letting you compare your mouse clicking speed with your keyboard reaction speed.
Can I take the CPS test on a phone or tablet?
Yes. On touchscreens, tapping the test area acts like a click or key press. The timer and scoring work the same way, so you can measure your touch speed on mobile devices easily.