Double Click Test

About the Double Click Test

This double click test measures how many double clicks you can make in 10 seconds. A double click here is two clicks less than half a second apart. Click the box in pairs as fast as you can, and the test counts the pairs and gives your double clicks per second (DCPS).

It also looks at the gap between the two clicks in every pair. Normal fast double clicking leaves a gap of a few dozen milliseconds. If the gap is extremely short, a few milliseconds, it often means your mouse registered two clicks for one press. That is a well-known fault called double-click chatter, and this test flags it so you can tell whether a worn mouse switch is the problem.

Like our other click tests, every click is counted by the exact moment you made it, so a slow computer or a busy page cannot change your score.

How the test works

• Click the box twice quickly, then again, and keep going. The first click starts the 10 second clock.
• Two clicks less than 500 milliseconds apart count as one double click. Your score is double clicks divided by 10 seconds.
• The result also shows your fastest gap, your average gap and how many pairs looked like double-click chatter (gaps under 25 milliseconds).
• The leaderboard takes this 10 second run, so every score on it is comparable.

Levels

Your score maps to one of 10 levels. These ranges are guides, not official standards.

Tips to improve

• Use a steady "da-dum, da-dum" rhythm rather than rushing. Clean pairs score higher than a blur of clicks.
• Rest your hand and use one finger. Alternating two fingers on one button works for some people but is harder to keep even.
• If the chatter count is high even when you click slowly and carefully, test the same button with a different mouse before blaming your technique.
• Keep the mouse on a firm, flat surface so it does not slide as you click.

Frequently asked questions

What is a double click?

A double click is two clicks of the same mouse button in quick succession. Your operating system decides how close together they must be, and you can usually change that in the mouse settings. This test uses half a second.

How do I know if my mouse has a double-click problem?

Click slowly and deliberately, one press at a time. If the test still reports pairs with a gap of only a few milliseconds, the mouse may be registering one press as two clicks. That usually means a worn switch. Try a different mouse to check, and look into your warranty or a replacement switch if it is the mouse.

What is a good double click speed?

There is no official standard. Many people manage a few double clicks per second. Our level table is a friendly guide, so compare yourself with your own earlier results.

What causes double-click chatter?

The usual cause is a worn or dirty micro switch inside the mouse, where the contact bounces and sends two signals for one press. It tends to appear after heavy use, and it affects some buttons more than others.

Can I change my double click speed in Windows or macOS?

Yes. Both Windows and macOS have a double-click speed setting in the mouse or pointer options. That setting controls how fast two clicks must be to count as a double click in the operating system. It does not change how fast you can physically click.

Is this the same as the CPS test?

No. The CPS test counts single clicks. This test counts pairs and studies the gap inside each pair, which makes it better for checking your mouse. Both use the same fair, timestamp-based counting.

Does it work on a phone?

You can tap the box in pairs on a phone, but this test is designed for a mouse, so touch scores are not comparable with mouse scores.