CompetitiveEasy≈ 1 min

Reaction Time

How fast are you, really?

By Dmitry Baluev · Updated May 7, 2026

About this test

Five rounds. Wait for green, then tap. Tap too early and the round resets. Your final score is the median of all rounds — single flukes don't count.

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What your result could be

Every possible result for this test, and what each one means.

Lightning — Sub-220 ms — pro-gamer territory
Most humans land between 250 and 350 ms. You're in the top few percent. Either you've trained for this, or your nervous system was tuned at the factory.
Sharp — Faster than 80% of players
Solidly above average. The kind of reflex that wins close fights and saves coffee mugs from falling off desks.
Average human — Right in the middle of the bell curve
You react like most people do. Nothing wrong with that — but a few minutes of practice could move you up a tier.
Coffee time — Slower than most
Either you're tired, distracted, or your input device is fighting you. Try again with both hands free and full attention.

Frequently asked

How long does this test take?

Under a minute. Five rounds; you click as fast as you can after a randomized cue.

What is a typical reaction time?

Visual reaction for adults averages 250-300 ms. Below 200 ms is exceptional; above 400 ms suggests fatigue or distraction.

How does the leaderboard work?

Your median reaction across 5 rounds is recorded. The weekly leaderboard resets every Monday (UTC); the all-time board never resets. Cheating attempts (timestamps too perfect, value out of physical range) are auto-rejected.

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