1 Second CPS Test

How the 1 Second CPS Test Works

The 1 second CPS test is the shortest click test there is. Your score is the number of clicks you land in one second, so 9 clicks means 9 CPS. The first click starts the clock and counts toward your score.

Because it’s over so fast, this test measures your top speed and nothing else. Your hand never gets a chance to tire, which is why most people score a couple of clicks higher here than on the 5 second test.

What’s a Good Score in 1 Second?

These ranges sit a little higher than on longer tests, because nobody slows down within a single second.

How to Score Higher in 1 Second

• Rest your finger on the button first. Starting from the air wastes the first fraction of a second.
• Go all out from the first click. Pacing doesn’t matter here, so there’s no reason to hold back.
• Try butterfly clicking. Two fingers on one button is the fastest technique for a short burst. The jitter click test compares it with jitter and drag clicking.
• Take a few tries. One-second scores vary a lot, so count your best of five, not your first go.

Why 1 Second Scores Jump Around

With so few clicks, one extra or missed click changes your score by a whole point. A tiny hesitation at the start can cost you 2 clicks. That makes the 1 second test fun for quick bragging rights, but a poor measure of how fast you click in a real game.

For a steadier number, use the 5 second test, and to see how long you can hold your speed, try the 10 second test.

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