MOUSEDIAG

Double-Click Chatter Test

Catch a failing switch: this test flags presses that fire twice far faster than any human could click.

What this catches

A healthy switch registers exactly one click per press. As the switch wears, the metal contact can bounce and send a second signal a few milliseconds later — that's chatter, and it makes files open twice, drags drop early, and shots double-fire.

Reading the result

Click the pad normally a few dozen times. Each press logs the gap since the last one; anything under your threshold flashes red and increments the fault counter. A few faults across many clicks can be coincidence — a steady stream of them means the switch is going.

FAQ

What is mouse chatter (double-clicking)?

Chatter is when a single press registers as two clicks because a worn switch bounces. The tell-tale sign is two presses far closer together than a human can click — typically under ~70 ms.

How does this test detect chatter?

We timestamp every press and measure the gap to the previous one. Any gap below the threshold (default 70 ms) is flagged as likely chatter and logged in red. Adjust the slider to match how strict you want to be.

Can I fix a chattering mouse?

Sometimes — cleaning the switch with contact cleaner can help temporarily, but a chattering switch is failing and usually needs replacement (soldering a new switch, or a warranty claim).