APM Test

How to play: choose 30 or 60 seconds and press Start. Then click and press keys inside the box as fast as you can. Every click and every key press counts as one action.

This free APM test measures your actions per minute, the number of mouse clicks and key presses you can make in one minute. APM is a well known stat in real-time strategy and other fast games, where players have to issue lots of commands quickly. Here you can find your own APM in 30 or 60 seconds, watch it live as you play, and see your peak speed.

The test runs in your browser with nothing to install, and your best score for each length is saved on your device.

How the APM test works

  1. Choose a length: 30 seconds or 60 seconds.
  2. Press Start. The box lights up to show the test is running.
  3. Click the mouse and press keys inside the box as fast as you can.
  4. The live APM shows your speed over the last 5 seconds, so you can see when you speed up or slow down.
  5. When time runs out you see your final APM, total actions and your peak APM.

What counts as an action?

  • Every mouse button press inside the box, left, right or middle, counts as one action.
  • Every key press counts as one action.
  • Holding a key down counts only once. Auto-repeat from a held key does not add actions.

How APM is calculated

Your final APM is your total actions divided by the test length in minutes. For a 60 second test that is simply your number of actions. For a 30 second test your total is doubled to give a per-minute figure, so scores from both lengths are comparable. The peak is the highest APM you reached over any 5 second stretch.

What is a good APM?

For casual players, anything above 100 APM shows quick hands. Professional real-time strategy players are known for sustaining APM in the hundreds during a match. In a short burst test like this, where you are only trying to go as fast as possible, you can often reach a much higher number than you would during a real game, because you do not need to think about decisions.

Remember that in real games APM is only useful when the actions are meaningful. Fast, purposeful commands beat fast random clicks every time.

How to raise your APM

  • Use both hands. Keep one hand on the keyboard and one on the mouse, and alternate between them.
  • Use your strongest fingers. Rest your fingers on nearby keys so you do not need to move your hand to press them.
  • Stay relaxed. Tension slows you down. Loose, light presses are faster.
  • Build a rhythm. A steady, even pattern of inputs usually beats short bursts with pauses.
  • Practice in short sessions. A few rounds a day builds speed without tiring your hands.

To work on mouse speed alone, try the CPS test or the clicks per minute test. To work on keyboard speed, try the Spacebar Counter or the Typing Speed Test.

APM in games

APM is best known in real-time strategy games, where players control many units and buildings at once. It also matters in MOBAs, fighting games and some PvP games, anywhere you need to make lots of inputs quickly. Many players track their APM over time as a rough measure of how comfortable they are with a game’s controls.

Frequently asked questions

Is APM the same as CPS?

No. CPS (clicks per second) counts only mouse clicks, per second. APM counts both mouse clicks and key presses, per minute. A CPS test measures raw clicking speed, while APM measures your overall input speed.

Why does my live APM jump around?

The live number uses only your last 5 seconds, so it reacts quickly to speed changes. Your final APM uses the whole test and is steadier.

Do right clicks count?

Yes. Any mouse button pressed inside the box counts as one action, and the right-click menu is blocked during the test so it does not get in the way.

Can I play on a phone?

You can tap the box to add actions, but APM is designed for a mouse and keyboard. Phone scores are not comparable with desktop scores.

Is my best score saved?

Yes, your best APM for each test length is saved in your browser on this device only.