ReactionRate

This test measures your simple reaction time. The process is straightforward:

1. Click the colored area to begin the test. The screen will turn red.
2. Wait for the screen to turn green. This will happen after a random delay.
3. As soon as you see the green color, click anywhere on the screen as fast as you can.
4. Your reaction time for that round will be displayed.
5. The test will automatically proceed for a total of four rounds to ensure an accurate measurement.
6. After the final round, your average reaction time will be shown. You can then enter your name to save your score to our leaderboard!

Reaction time is the duration it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus. In this test, it's the time between the screen turning green (the stimulus) and your click (the response). It's a key measure of how quickly your nervous system can process information and react.

What is a good reaction time?

The average human reaction time is around 200-250 milliseconds (ms). For professional athletes, especially in sports like racing or sprinting, it can be as low as 120ms. Anything under 100ms is generally considered superhuman and may indicate anticipation rather than true reaction.

Factors Affecting Reaction Time:

• Age: Reaction time typically peaks in your early 20s and gradually slows down as you age.
• Fatigue: Being tired can significantly slow down your reaction speed.
• Distractions: A noisy or busy environment can divide your attention and increase reaction time.
• Practice: Like any skill, you can improve your reaction time with consistent practice. Our test is a great way to train!

We believe that understanding and improving our cognitive abilities should be simple and accessible to everyone. ReactionRate was created as a free tool to help you measure, track, and improve your reaction speed in a fun, engaging way.

Whether you're a competitive gamer, an athlete, or just someone curious about your own reflexes, we hope you find this tool useful. Keep practicing, and watch your name climb the ranks on our leaderboard!