Spacebar Counter
Hammer your spacebar and count every press — timed runs, tiers and shareable scores.
Space!
Click this box, then hammer your spacebar
How it works
Click the arena once so it has keyboard focus, choose a duration, and start hammering your spacebar — the first press starts the clock. Each full press-and-release counts as one: we filter out the operating system's key-repeat events, so holding the bar down doesn't inflate your score. The live counter, timer and presses-per-second readout update in real time, and the final score gets the same animal-tier ranking and shareable score card as the click test.
Beyond the game, this is a genuinely useful hardware check. A spacebar that drops presses during fast sequences may have a failing switch or stabilizer problem; a score that counts higher than your actual presses points to key chatter — verify that on the keyboard tester, which flags chattering keys automatically. Typical spacebar speeds sit around 6–8 presses per second, with practiced players passing 10.
Troubleshooting
› The page scrolls when I press Space
Click inside the counter arena first — while it has focus, Space is captured and the page will not scroll.
› Holding Space counts many presses
OS key-repeat fires repeated events when a key is held. The counter filters repeats, so only real presses count — releasing and pressing again is what increments the score.
Frequently asked questions
› What counts as one press?
One full press-and-release of the spacebar. Held keys do not auto-count — key repeat events are filtered out.
› What is a good spacebar speed?
Around 6–8 presses per second is typical; over 10 is quick. Scores vary with keyboard switch type and technique.
› Why a spacebar counter?
It is a fun speed game, but also a practical way to verify your spacebar registers reliably after cleaning or repairs.