About us
Human Benchmark Tests (humanbenchmarktests.com) is a free collection of short browser tests for reaction time, memory, aim, typing speed and click speed. Each test takes about a minute, needs no sign up and gives you a score you can compare with typical results and with your own past attempts.
The site is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to humanbenchmark.com or any other testing site.
Why we built this site
Quick cognitive tests are fun, and they are also a simple way to check in on yourself. You can see whether you react faster in the morning or the evening, whether a new mouse really helps your aim, or how your typing improves after a few weeks of practice.
Most sites that offer these tests show a number and stop there. We wanted every test to come with a clear explanation next to it: what the task measures, where the idea comes from in psychology research, what a typical result looks like and what you can realistically do to improve. That is why each test page has a score guide, a short article and answers to common questions, written for people who are curious rather than for specialists.
What you can test
The site has nine core tests. Each one targets a different skill:
| Test | What it measures |
|---|---|
| Reaction Time Test | How quickly you respond when the screen changes colour |
| Sequence Memory Test | How long a sequence of flashing tiles you can repeat |
| Aim Trainer | How fast and accurately you hit targets with your mouse or finger |
| Number Memory Test | How many digits you can hold in mind after a short look |
| Verbal Memory Test | How well you recognise words you have already seen |
| Chimp Test | Working memory for the position of numbers on a grid |
| Visual Memory Test | How large a pattern of squares you can remember |
| Typing Test | Your typing speed in words per minute, adjusted for accuracy |
| CPS Test | How many times you can click per second |
Alongside the tests there are practical tools that use the same engine, such as a keyboard tester that shows every key you press, a mouse tester that checks each button, the scroll wheel and unwanted double clicks, and a spacebar counter. Many tests also come in variations, for example sound and colour versions of the reaction test or one minute and longer typing tests.
How scoring works
Every test page includes a score guide with bands such as Average, Fast or Exceptional. The bands are based on typical results reported in published research and by large online test sites, and the article on each page explains where the numbers come from. They are a rough guide, not a clinical scale, and they are not calculated from data collected about you.
Some details about how the tests measure you:
- Timing tests measure the time between the change on screen and your click or key press, using the browser’s high resolution clock. Your screen, mouse and browser all add a little delay, so online results are usually slower than laboratory results.
- Memory tests get harder by one step each time you succeed, and your score is the last level you completed.
- Typing tests count five characters as one word, which is the standard used by typing tests everywhere, and they report both raw speed and accuracy.
Timing results depend on your hardware. A phone, a television and a gaming monitor can give the same person noticeably different numbers. The fairest comparison is always with your own past scores on the same device, which is exactly what the score panel and the dashboard show you.
How we write and check the content
Each article is written to answer the questions people actually ask about a test: what a good score is, why results vary, and how to practise. When a page mentions a study or a typical value, it is one that has been published and is widely cited, such as research on reaction time, digit span or typing speed. We avoid inventing statistics, and we say so plainly when a number is only a rough estimate.
Every test is checked in real browsers on desktop and phone before changes go live, including timing accuracy, keyboard and touch input, and screen sizes from small phones to wide monitors. If you find a result that looks wrong or a page that does not work on your device, please tell us and we will look into it.
Your data and privacy
There are no accounts. Your scores are saved in your browser’s local storage so the dashboard can show your history, and they are never sent to our server. Clearing your browser data, or using the delete button on the dashboard, removes them for good.
We use Google Analytics to count visits and see which tests are popular, without your scores. The site is free to use and is supported by advertising. Ads are provided by third parties such as Google. Both may use cookies, as described in our privacy policy. Advertising never changes how a test works or how it is scored.
Not a medical tool
Nothing on this site diagnoses, treats or screens for any condition. The tests are for entertainment, curiosity and self tracking. If you are worried about your memory, attention or reflexes, please talk to a qualified health professional.
Languages
The core tests and the most popular pages are also available in Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Portuguese, Korean and Italian. You can switch language from the menu at the top of every page. The verbal memory and typing tests use words and passages written for each language.
Get in touch
Found a bug, have an idea for a new test or want to report a mistake in an article? Write to [email protected] or use the details on our contact page. We read every message. Please also read our terms and conditions before using the site.