KeyboardTest.me

Keyboard CPS Test guide

The CPS test measures how many key presses you can register per second over a timed run. Set a duration between 5 and 60 seconds, hit start, and the timer, progress bar, and counters update live. Every press is stored with a timestamp so the tool can chart your consistency, highlight your peak speed, and surface the keys you hit most often during the session.

Use shorter runs to warm up your fingers, then move to longer runs to test endurance. The history feed shows each key so you can see whether you drift toward certain letters or rely on one hand more than the other. If your average CPS drops while peak CPS stays high, that is a signal to work on pacing or reduce tension. The rank badge and result card make it easy to compare sessions and share a clean summary with friends or teammates.

The test runs fully in the browser with no plugins, so you can practice anywhere. Toggle sound for audible feedback, switch layouts between Windows and Mac, and enable visual effects if you want more on-screen confirmation. Because the timer uses high resolution timestamps, you get a more precise read than a stopwatch app, and you can pause or resume without resetting your counts.

Pair this page with a mechanical keyboard tuning session: change keycaps or lube switches, then rerun the same interval to see whether your CPS climbs. If you are training for rhythm games or rapid typing challenges, try alternating hands or practicing common bigrams to build even speed across your layout. Save your best CPS in local storage so you always have a personal record to beat.

• Experiment with different durations to find whether fatigue or form is limiting your score.
• Use the pause button to rest mid run instead of restarting when your hands cramp.
• Watch the click pattern visualization to spot gaps where you hesitated or missed the beat.
• Retry after adjusting desk height or chair posture to see if ergonomics affect your CPS.