Spacebar Counter

How to use it

1. Choose a duration.
2. Press the spacebar as fast as you can.
3. See your total and your rate.

Good to know

Holding the key down does not count. Each press has to be a separate one.

Works on any keyboard. On a touch screen, tap the large area instead.

Scoring higher

• Tap with the thumb or index finger you find fastest. Try each one over 5 seconds.
• Press near the middle of the spacebar, where it moves most evenly.
• Make small, relaxed movements, and do not lift your finger high.
• Choose 5 or 10 seconds to compare fairly with other people.

How presses are counted

A press only counts if the key was released first, so holding it down adds nothing. Your rate is the total divided by the full duration you chose. The timer starts on your first press, and pressing Space works anywhere on the page.

Does the keyboard matter?

It does. Light switches and short travel help, and a wobbly spacebar can miss quick presses. If your score seems unusually low, try the Keyboard Tester to check that the key registers reliably. On a phone, tap the large area instead, although touch screens give different results from a physical key.

Questions