Spacebar Counter
Guide & FAQGuide: Spacebar Counter
The spacebar counter is a simple tool for counting Space key presses. It is useful for rhythm and platform games, for checking a new keyboard, or just for a quick challenge with friends.
Modes
- Free count: the timer starts at your first press and keeps running. Press Stop when you finish to see the result.
- 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds: press as many times as you can before the timer ends.
How the numbers work
Presses per second is your count divided by the elapsed time. The tool shows your best for the current mode and an all-time press total, both stored only in your browser.
Testing your keyboard
Press slowly and carefully a known number of times, for example 20. If the counter shows 21 or more, your switch may be chattering. If it shows fewer, some presses are being missed. Compare with the keyboard tester on this site for a full check of every key.
Comfort
Long runs can tire your thumb. Rest between attempts and stop if you feel pain.
Key repeat is ignored, so holding the key does not inflate your score.
FAQ
What does the spacebar counter do?
It counts every time you press the Space key and shows your presses per second. You can count freely or race the clock in timed challenges.
Does holding the key count?
No. Key repeat from holding the key is ignored, so only distinct presses are counted.
Can I test on a phone?
Yes. Tap the pad to count. A physical keyboard is still the best way to test a spacebar.
Where are my best scores kept?
In your own browser with localStorage. The all-time press total is kept there too, and you can clear it any time.
Is this good for testing a keyboard?
It helps to spot a spacebar that double-registers or misses presses, because the count should match how many times you pressed.
Open-source licences
- Original code: Original work by 404gang.org, no third-party code