How to use it: press START TEST, then tap the box with two fingers in turn as fast as you can for 10 seconds. Your clicks per second, total clicks and animal rank appear when the timer reaches 10.
A butterfly click test measures how many clicks per second (CPS) you reach while butterfly clicking, which means tapping one mouse button with two fingers in turn. This test runs for 10 seconds and divides your total clicks by 10, so 150 clicks gives 15.0 CPS. Any score above 9.0 CPS earns the top rank, Cheetah.
The test runs in your browser with nothing to install and no account. Counting happens on your device, so a slow connection cannot cost you clicks once the page has loaded. You can also use it as a butterfly click trainer: run it, change one thing about your technique, and run it again.
The clock starts on the START press, not on your first click, so have both fingers in place before you press it. Clicks outside the box do not count, so keep the pointer near the middle of the box. Butterfly clicking can make the mouse slide, and a pointer that drifts out of the box loses clicks.
The formula is CPS = total clicks ÷ 10. Each extra click adds 0.1 to your result, so 142 clicks is 14.2 CPS and 143 clicks is 14.3 CPS. The final figure always divides by the full 10 seconds, even if you stopped early.
During the test, the CPS counter divides your clicks by the time that has passed so far. It jumps around in the first second and settles as the test goes on. If your fingers tire near the end, your final CPS will be lower than the live number you saw at the halfway point.
A click only counts when the button goes down and comes back up with the pointer inside the box. That is how browsers define a click event, and it matters a lot for butterfly clicking. If your second finger presses while the first is still holding the button down, the button never comes up between them, and the two presses count as one click. Clicks after the timer reaches 10 and clicks on the result window are not added.
Your last five results are saved in this browser with local storage, and nothing is sent to an account. This butterfly test shares its saved history with the 10 second click test, because both use the same 10 second test length.
Your CPS decides one of nine animal ranks, the same on every timed CPS test on Click Tester. This table shows how many clicks each rank needs in this 10 second test.
| Rank | CPS range | Clicks needed in 10 seconds |
|---|---|---|
| Sloth | up to 3.5 | 1 to 35 |
| Turtle | 3.6 to 5.5 | 36 to 55 |
| Panda | 5.6 to 6.6 | 56 to 66 |
| Mouse | 6.7 to 6.9 | 67 to 69 |
| Buffalo | 7.0 to 7.5 | 70 to 75 |
| Rabbit | 7.6 to 8.0 | 76 to 80 |
| Wolf | 8.1 to 8.5 | 81 to 85 |
| Tiger | 8.6 to 9.0 | 86 to 90 |
| Cheetah | over 9.0 | 91 or more |
Butterfly clickers often pass the Cheetah line, so the rank stops being useful quickly. Track the CPS figure instead. Going from 12.4 to 14.0 CPS is real progress even though the animal stays the same.
A butterfly click is a fast clicking technique where two fingers take turns pressing the same mouse button. Most people use the index and middle finger on the left button. Because each finger only has to press half the time, the button can be pressed more often than one finger could manage alone.
The arithmetic shows why it is popular. To score 15 CPS on this test you need 150 clicks in 10 seconds. With butterfly clicking, each finger makes 75 of those presses, so each one only needs 7.5 presses every second. To reach the butterfly click 20 CPS mark, you need 200 clicks in 10 seconds, or 10 presses per second from each finger.
| Target | Clicks in 10 seconds | Presses per finger each second |
|---|---|---|
| 10 CPS | 100 | 5 |
| 15 CPS | 150 | 7.5 |
| 20 CPS | 200 | 10 |
| 25 CPS | 250 | 12.5 |
Butterfly clicking is one of three common fast clicking styles. Jitter clicking uses a tensed arm to make one finger vibrate, and drag clicking slides a finger across the button so friction makes it bounce. You can measure each style here, on the jitter click test and on the drag click test. Our guide to jitter vs butterfly vs drag clicking compares speed, comfort and aim side by side.
To butterfly click, place your index and middle fingertips next to each other on the left button and tap them down one after the other in a fast, even rhythm, like drumming two fingers on a table. Keep the mouse held steady with your thumb and outer fingers.
A short or narrow button leaves less room for two fingertips. Move both fingertips forward to the front of the button, angle them slightly so they sit diagonally rather than side by side, and use a lighter claw style grip so your palm stays off the back of the mouse. If the button is still too small, practise with smaller, quicker taps instead of big finger lifts.
The hard part is moving the mouse without breaking the rhythm. Keep the clicking to your two fingers and do the aiming with your wrist and arm, with your thumb and ring finger holding the mouse firmly. Practise slowly at first. Our aim trainer shows whether fast clicking is costing you accuracy, and the guide on how to click faster for PvP covers clicking while moving in a fight.
If your score is lower than you expect, the cause is usually the timing between your fingers or the mouse itself, not your speed.
There is no single best mouse for butterfly clicking, and we have not tested mice ourselves, so this page does not rank models. What matters is how the mouse fits your hand and how its left button behaves. Look for these points when choosing a mouse for butterfly clicking:
| Feature | Why it matters for butterfly clicking |
|---|---|
| Left button long enough for two fingertips | Both fingers need space on the same button |
| Light, quick click that springs back fully | Each press can be short, so presses do not overlap |
| Adjustable debounce time in the mouse software | A lower setting can let more fast clicks through |
| A shape you can hold firmly at the sides | The mouse stays still while two fingers click |
| Low weight | Easier to hold steady and to aim while clicking |
A cheap mouse for butterfly clicking can work fine if the button is a good size and responds well. Before you spend money, test the mouse you have with this butterfly click test and compare it with any new one using the same 10 seconds.
Short rounds of butterfly clicking are not known to be harmful for most people, but repeating any fast finger movement for long periods can cause pain from overuse. The NHS describes repetitive strain injury as pain caused by repeated movement of part of the body, with symptoms such as aching, stiffness, tingling, numbness and weakness. The US workplace safety agency OSHA advises against gripping a mouse tightly and recommends keeping the wrist straight.
People also ask whether butterfly clicking causes arthritis. We found no study linking butterfly clicking to arthritis, so we cannot say that it does.
Butterfly clicking does not break a mouse straight away, but it puts many presses through one switch, which brings normal wear forward. A worn switch can turn one press into two clicks, which makes your butterfly score look higher than it is. The double click test shows whether single presses are being doubled, and the mouse test checks that every button still responds.
Butterfly clicking uses your own fingers, so it is not the same as an auto clicker or a macro, which many Minecraft servers ban. Rules still differ from server to server, and some servers limit click speed or flag very high, very regular click rates. Read the rules of the server you play on before you use it in a match.
If you searched for a butterfly click mod, be careful. A mod or program that adds clicks for you is an auto clicker, not butterfly clicking, and it is the kind of tool servers prohibit.
The test accepts several inputs, but butterfly clicking is a mouse technique, so results on other devices are not comparable with your mouse score.
Test length changes your score, so only compare results from tests of the same length.
A butterfly click test is a clicking speed test you take while butterfly clicking, tapping one mouse button with two fingers in turn. On Click Tester it lasts 10 seconds. Your total clicks are divided by 10 to give your clicks per second and an animal rank.
Put your index and middle fingertips side by side on the left mouse button and tap them down one after the other in a fast, even rhythm. Hold the mouse still with your thumb and outer fingers. Each finger must lift fully before the other lands, or the presses merge into one click.
It depends on your fingers and your mouse. Many sites quote butterfly speeds of 15 to 25 CPS, but none of these figures come from a published study. On this test, 150 clicks gives 15 CPS and 200 clicks gives 20 CPS.
Butterfly clicking often reaches a higher CPS than jitter clicking with less arm tension, because two fingers share the work. Jitter clicking uses one finger, which some players find easier to aim with. Test both on the same 10 second length to see which works for you.
Butterfly clicking itself is done by hand, but some servers limit click speed or flag very high, regular click rates as possible auto clicking. Each server sets its own rules, so check them before you play. Mods that add clicks for you are auto clickers and are banned on many servers.
It does not damage a mouse straight away, but it puts a large number of presses through one switch, so wear builds up faster. A common sign of a worn switch is one press registering as two clicks. You can check for this with a double click test.
Yes, the test counts taps on a touch screen and presses or taps on a trackpad. Two fingers tapping on a phone screen in turn works like butterfly clicking. Scores on these devices are not comparable with mouse scores.
Yes, your last five results are stored in this browser with local storage, shared with the 10 second click test. Nothing is sent to an account. Clearing your browser data or switching browser or device starts a new history.
When the timer runs out, the test divides your total clicks by the length of the test to give your clicks per second (CPS), then awards one of nine animal ranks:
| Rank | CPS |
|---|---|
| Sloth | 0 – 3.5 |
| Turtle | 3.6 – 5.5 |
| Panda | 5.6 – 6.6 |
| Mouse | 6.7 – 6.9 |
| Buffalo | 7.0 – 7.5 |
| Rabbit | 7.6 – 8.0 |
| Wolf | 8.1 – 8.5 |
| Tiger | 8.6 – 9.0 |
| Cheetah | 9.1+ |
The timer starts when you press Start, and only clicks inside the click area count. You can also take the test with a keyboard: press Enter or Space on the click area. Your last five results are saved in your own browser, not on our servers.