Spacebar test

A spacebar clicker speed test: press the spacebar as fast as you can and see how many presses per second you manage.

Best (10s): –

Press the spacebar to start

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How the spacebar test works

  1. Pick a length: 10 seconds is the most common.
  2. Press the spacebar to start. Every separate press counts; holding the key down doesn’t.
  3. When time is up you see your presses per second, and your best is saved on this device.

Tips for a higher score

  • Alternate both thumbs on the spacebar instead of using one.
  • Keep your wrists relaxed: tension slows you down after a few seconds.
  • Light linear mechanical switches are faster to repeat than laptop or membrane keys.

Want to test your mouse instead? Try the CPS test, or check every key with the keyboard test.

FAQ

What is a spacebar test?

A spacebar test, or spacebar clicker, counts how many times you press the spacebar in a set time: 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. It's the keyboard version of the CPS (clicks per second) test.

Does holding the spacebar count?

No. Only separate presses count; the repeated characters your keyboard sends while a key is held down are ignored.

What is a good spacebar speed?

Most people manage 6–8 presses per second. 9–11 is fast, and above 12 usually takes alternating two thumbs or a light mechanical switch.

Can I do the spacebar test on a phone?

Yes. Tap the space bar button on screen; each tap counts as one press.

More tests

Keyboard test Press every key and see which ones work, stick or ghost. Mouse test Check every button, the scroll wheel and double-click faults. CPS test How many clicks per second can you do? 1, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. Double click test Find out if your mouse registers one click as two. Scroll test Check your scroll wheel for skipping and wrong-direction jumps. Polling rate test Measure your mouse's polling rate in Hz.