Butterfly Click Test: Butterfly CPS Test Online

What is butterfly clicking?

Measure your butterfly clicking speed in clicks per second. Butterfly clicking means alternating two fingers on the same mouse button, and it is the fastest legit clicking style most players can learn. This test opens straight in butterfly mode with a live CPS graph, a click-interval histogram and a double-fire (chatter) counter, so you can see your real speed and tell whether your mouse is inflating the score.

Butterfly clicking is a technique where two fingers, usually the index and middle finger, take turns pressing the same mouse button. Because each finger only has to fire half the clicks, the combined rate is much higher than one finger can manage alone. Most people reach 12 to 18 CPS within a few days of practice, and experienced players regularly pass 20 CPS. The technique is popular in Minecraft PvP and bridging, where many clicks per second translate into faster hits and block placement.

Features

Opens directly in butterfly mode: alternate your index and middle finger on the left button and every press is counted.
Timed runs from 1 to 100 seconds, a race-to-target mode and an endless warm-up mode with a rolling one-second rate.
Live clicks-per-second graph and a final per-second breakdown so you can see where your rhythm faded.
Click-interval histogram: a narrow peak means even alternation, a wide spread means one finger is lagging.
Double-fire (chatter) counter flags presses less than 15 ms apart, the usual sign of a switch registering one tap as two.
Personal bests and history saved per mode on your device, plus a shareable result.
Switch to jitter, drag, right-click or spacebar tests in one tap to compare techniques.

How to use Butterfly Click Test

1
Place two fingers on the left button
Rest your index and middle finger side by side on the left mouse button, with your wrist on the desk and the mouse held steady by your thumb and ring finger.
2
Choose a duration
Five or ten seconds is the usual benchmark. Use Endless mode to practise the alternating motion without pressure.
3
Start alternating
Click the pad to start, then tap the two fingers one after the other like a drum roll. Keep the taps light; lifting your fingers high slows you down.
4
Read your score and chatter count
Check your CPS, the interval histogram and the double-fire counter. A high chatter count means part of your score came from the switch, not from you.

Common use cases

Measuring butterfly CPS before and after practising the technique
Comparing butterfly against jitter and normal spam clicking to pick a style
Checking whether a new mouse double-fires on butterfly taps
Training clicking speed for Minecraft PvP, bridging and other clicker games
Warming up before a gaming session with short endless runs

Detailed guide

How to butterfly click faster

Keep both fingers almost touching the button so each tap travels a few millimetres, not a centimetre. Hold the mouse with your thumb and ring finger so it does not slide when you tap. Practise a steady rhythm before chasing speed: an even interval histogram at 12 CPS will turn into a high score sooner than a messy 15 CPS. Short five-second runs with breaks build speed without straining your hand.

Why the double-fire counter matters

Many mice debounce their switches very lightly, so a fast butterfly tap can bounce and register as two clicks. That inflates your score and can get you flagged on game servers that limit clicks per second. This test counts any two presses closer than 15 ms as chatter and shows it next to your result. If the number is high, your real butterfly speed is lower than the headline figure, and the switch may be starting to fail.

What you see	What it means
Chatter count 0 to 2	Clean result, the score is yours
Chatter count above 5	The switch is adding clicks, so your real CPS is lower
Single clicks count as doubles in normal use	The switch is wearing out and may need replacing

Compare other clicking techniques

Butterfly clicking is one of several ways to click faster. Jitter clicking uses muscle tension in one finger, drag clicking uses friction across the button, and a plain CPS test measures normal clicking. Try each one with the same duration to see which suits your hand and your mouse.

CPS Test (all modes)Jitter Click Test Drag Click Test Mouse Polling Rate Test

Frequently asked questions

What is a good butterfly CPS?

Beginners usually score 10 to 12 CPS, practised players 15 to 20 CPS, and very fast butterfly clickers go above 20. Check the double-fire counter too: a score built on switch chatter is not a true butterfly speed.

How do I butterfly click?

Place your index and middle finger next to each other on the left mouse button and tap them alternately, like drumming. Keep the fingers close to the button, hold the mouse still with your thumb and ring finger, and aim for an even rhythm before speed.

Is butterfly clicking faster than jitter clicking?

For most people yes. Jitter clicking tops out around 10 to 14 CPS and tires the arm quickly, while butterfly clicking commonly reaches 15 to 20 CPS and can be sustained longer.

Why is my butterfly score much higher than expected?

Your mouse is probably double-firing: one tap registers as two clicks. The chatter counter shows how many presses landed less than 15 ms apart. A high count means the switch, not your fingers, produced part of the score.

Does butterfly clicking damage the mouse?

It adds wear to the left switch faster than normal clicking because of the extra presses. Mice with optical switches or rated for high click counts last longer. If single clicks start registering as doubles in everyday use, the switch is wearing out.

Can I use this test on a phone or trackpad?

Yes. Tapping with two fingers on a touchscreen or trackpad works, but scores are not comparable to a real mouse because touch input has different timing.

Butterfly Click Test: Check Your Butterfly CPS

What is butterfly clicking?

Features

How to use Butterfly Click Test

Place two fingers on the left button

Choose a duration

Start alternating

Read your score and chatter count

Common use cases