Mouse Double Click Test
| Gap (ms) | Double click |
|---|---|
| - click the pad above - | |
A double click is two clicks the system agrees to call one gesture - and every operating system draws that line in milliseconds, not in feel. This test measures your actual double-click interval and your clicks-per-second burst, then tells you whether the gap lands inside the official window.
Bottom line: click the pad twice as you normally would and read the interval in ms; hold a burst and the CPS counter tracks your fastest rolling second. Windows gives you about 500 ms between clicks by default, macOS about the same with a slider in settings - the test shows how much slack you have.
The honest part: failing a double click is usually the mouse, not the hand. A worn switch can chatter (one click sent twice) or lag (two clicks sent as one), so the interval log doubles as a switch health check - a jittery spread of 30-200 ms gaps on one physical press means the switch is bouncing.
How to use
- Click the big pad twice, at the pace you would use to open a folder - the readout shows the gap between the two clicks in milliseconds and marks pass or fail against a 500 ms window.
- For a CPS score, click as fast as you can; the counter measures your best rolling one-second burst, which is the number gaming sites call clicks per second.
- Repeat a few single presses and watch the interval log: one physical press that logs two events a few milliseconds apart is switch chatter - the mouse, not you, is double clicking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the default double-click speed in Windows?
Windows measures the allowed gap in the double-click speed setting, and the default works out to roughly 500 milliseconds between the two clicks - the test pad uses that window. You can slide it in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse > Mouse buttons, and a slower setting is kinder to a stiff hand.
What is a good CPS (clicks per second) score?
Most people land between 5 and 8 clicks per second in a short burst; 10 or more is competitive-mouse territory and usually needs a light mouse and a fingertip or claw grip. For double-clicking folders, none of this matters - consistency inside the 500 ms window beats raw speed.
Why does my single click register as a double click?
That is switch chatter: a worn or dirty contact bounces, so one press sends two signals a few milliseconds apart and the OS reads a double click. If the log shows gaps under 50 ms on a single firm press, the switch is bouncing - cleaning with contact spray sometimes helps, otherwise the switch needs replacing.
Does double-click speed differ between mouse buttons?
No - the same system-wide timing window applies to the left button, and to the right button only in apps that give it a double-click action. Gamers often remap double click to a side button wired in software instead, which fires the action on one physical press with no timing window at all.