Mouse Test: Free Online Check Buttons Scroll and Clicks
Test your mouse buttons, scroll wheel, double click switch, drag function, and cursor tracking free in your browser. See every input light up live and catch early signs of a failing mouse before it costs you a game or a workday.
Click every button, spin the scroll wheel, try the drag handle, and move your cursor over the tracking box to get a full plain language summary of your mouse condition.
This test cannot measure exact DPI or true polling rate, since browsers only see processed cursor movement, not raw sensor data. Use our Polling Rate Test for a report rate estimate, or your mouse manufacturer software for exact DPI.
How to test your mouse
Click every button
Press the left, right, and middle buttons, plus any side buttons your mouse has. Each region on the diagram lights up and counts clicks as it registers them.
Spin the scroll wheel
Scroll up and down over the mouse diagram. The up and down counts should climb evenly with each notch of the wheel.
Watch for faulty double clicks
Click the left button once, deliberately, several times in a row. If the faulty double click counter rises without you clicking twice on purpose, your left switch may be wearing out.
Try the drag handle and tracking box
Drag the handle to the drop target, then move your cursor over the tracking box to check for smooth, jitter free movement.
What this mouse test checks
Button response
Confirms each button registers cleanly with no missed presses, delayed responses, or stuck states, whether it is left, right, middle, or a side button.
Double click faults
Flags clicks that register twice from a single physical press, the most common symptom of a worn left click micro switch.
Scroll wheel and drag
Checks the scroll encoder in both directions and confirms drag operations track smoothly without skipping or losing the held object.
A note on DPI and polling rate
A browser only sees processed cursor movement after your operating system applies pointer settings, not the raw sensor data a mouse chip actually captures. This means DPI cannot be read directly from a web page, and true polling rate can only be estimated from event timing rather than measured at the hardware level. For exact DPI, check your mouse manufacturer software such as Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, or SteelSeries GG. For an estimated report rate, try our dedicated Polling Rate Test tool.
Fixing common mouse problems
- Unintentional double clicks almost always mean a worn micro switch under the left button, cleaning rarely fixes this permanently and replacement is usually the reliable solution.
- A stiff or skipping scroll wheel often points to a worn rotary encoder or dust buildup around the wheel bearing.
- Cursor jitter or stutter can come from a dirty sensor lens, a low quality mousepad surface, or interference on a wireless connection.
- A button that only works when pressed hard usually indicates a failing switch contact rather than a software issue.
- If a side button does nothing, check your mouse software for button mapping, since some side buttons are assigned to custom shortcuts rather than the default browser back and forward actions.
Test your other gear
Mouse issues can sometimes look like controller or display problems. Check the rest of your setup with our other tools.
Polling Rate Test
Estimate your mouse report rate in Hz with a live gauge and chart. Open Polling Rate Test
Refresh Rate Test
Check whether your monitor is actually running at its advertised Hz. Open Refresh Rate Test
Gamepad Tester
Full button, stick, and trigger diagnostics for controllers. Open Gamepad Tester
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my mouse button is faulty?
Click each button firmly and watch the diagram light up along with the click counter. A button that fails to register, responds late, or registers twice from one press is showing signs of wear.
Why does my mouse double click when I only click once?
This is usually caused by a worn or oxidized micro switch under the left button. Cleaning sometimes helps temporarily, but a consistent fault typically means the switch needs replacing.
Can this tool measure my mouse DPI?
No. Browsers only see cursor movement after your operating system processes it, not the raw DPI value from the sensor. Check your mouse manufacturer software for an exact DPI reading.
Does this test work with wireless and Bluetooth mice?
Yes. Button clicks, scrolling, and movement are detected the same way regardless of whether your mouse is wired, connected through a wireless receiver, or paired over Bluetooth.
My side buttons are not detected. What should I check?
Confirm your mouse software has the side buttons mapped to standard back and forward actions rather than a custom shortcut, since custom mapped buttons will not always trigger standard browser click events.
Why does my scroll wheel only register in one direction?
This points to a problem with one side of the rotary encoder inside the wheel, often from wear or dust, rather than a software or browser issue.
My cursor feels jittery during the tracking test. What causes that?
A dirty sensor lens, a glossy or uneven mousepad surface, or wireless interference are the most common causes. Try cleaning the sensor and switching to a plain fabric mousepad first.
Can I test a laptop touchpad here?
Most trackpads support the same left click, right click, and scroll gestures, so basic button and scroll detection works, though drag and multi finger gestures may behave differently than a physical mouse.
How many clicks should a mouse switch last?
Most gaming mouse switches are rated for tens of millions of clicks depending on the grade of micro switch used, though heavy daily use can wear them out sooner than the rated figure suggests.
Do I need to install software to test my mouse?
No. This mouse test runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to download and no account is required.