Spacebar Clicker - Test Spacebar Speed & Check keyboard Space bar CPS

Press the spacebar as fast as you can. Your CPS is calculated live as you tap. Choose a time window, beat your personal best, and see your spacebar speed breakdown.

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Spacebar Presses Per Second — Breakdown

Spacebar Speed Guide

>15 CPS
🌟 World Class
Top 0.1%
12–15 CPS
⚡ Elite
Top 1%
8–12 CPS
🚀 Fast
Top 10%
5–8 CPS
📖 Average
Top 30%
3–5 CPS
🕐 Casual
Top 70%
<3 CPS
🐂 Beginner
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What is Spacebar CPS?

Spacebar CPS (Clicks Per Second) measures how many times you press the spacebar in one second. It is the primary metric for spacebar speed tests and is used to benchmark keyboard thumb agility. Want a running total instead? Try our spacebar counter to track every press, or run a full spacebar speed test to see how you rank.

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Thumb Technique

The fastest spacebar tappers use a light, rapid thumb bounce — keeping the thumb hovering just above the key rather than fully pressing down and lifting. This shortens travel time and reduces fatigue. Pair this technique with a broader keyboard test to see how it carries over to other keys.

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Double Thumb Method

Some players alternate the left and right side of their thumb on the spacebar, effectively doubling their tap rate. This requires practice to coordinate smoothly but can significantly boost CPS. Track your progress with the spacebar counter as you build up speed.

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Keyboard Switch Impact

Mechanical keyboards with linear switches (Cherry MX Speed, Red) have the shortest actuation travel and lowest force, making them ideal for maximum spacebar CPS. Membrane keyboards add resistance that limits peak speed. Compare switches with a spacebar speed run, or check overall responsiveness with our keyboard tester.

Frequently Asked Questions

An average user scores 5–8 CPS on the spacebar. Casual gamers reach 8–12 CPS. Highly practiced players can exceed 12 CPS. Any score above 15 CPS over a 10-second window is considered elite.
Keep your thumb hovering just above the spacebar and use a short, sharp tap rather than a full press-and-lift motion. Relax your wrist and let the thumb do all the work. Practice in short daily sessions to build muscle memory.
Yes. Shorter windows (1–5s) yield higher peak CPS because you can sustain maximum thumb speed briefly. Longer windows (30–60s) test endurance and typically produce lower averages. The 10-second window is the standard benchmark.
Mechanical keyboards with linear switches offer the least resistance and shortest actuation distance. Cherry MX Speed Silver and Red are popular choices. Keyboards with a shorter spacebar stabilizer also tend to register presses more consistently across the bar's width.
CPS is spacebar presses per second, while SPM (Spacebar Presses Per Minute) = CPS × 60. Both measure the same speed — CPS is the standard for short tests; SPM is often used to compare with APM scores in gaming benchmarks.