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# Avg. Rapid Clicks: Frustration Indicator

> Average rapid successive clicks per session. Elevated counts may indicate frustration with unresponsive elements.

<Tip>
  Avg. Rapid Clicks measures quick successive clicks per session—a potential indicator of user frustration with unresponsive or confusing elements.
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## Formula

<Info>
  **Avg. Rapid Clicks** = **Total Rapid Click Events** ÷ **Session Count**
</Info>

### Formula Components

| Metric                                                                | Definition                                                     |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Total Rapid Click Events**                                          | Count of clicks occurring in rapid succession (\< 500ms apart) |
| [**Session Count**](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions/session-count) | Total number of sessions                                       |

| Metadata        |                         |
| --------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Type**        | Number                  |
| **Data Source** | [Upstack Pixel](/pixel) |
| **Aggregation** | Average                 |

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## Example

Sessions averaged **2.3 rapid clicks** per visit, with checkout showing elevated frustration.

| Page Type        | Sessions | Avg. Rapid Clicks |
| ---------------- | -------- | ----------------- |
| Checkout         | 2,000    | 4.8               |
| Product Pages    | 5,000    | 2.1               |
| Collection Pages | 3,000    | 1.5               |
| Homepage         | 2,000    | 1.2               |

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## How It Works

The Upstack Pixel detects when visitors click rapidly in the same area, typically indicating they expected a response but didn't get one. This often points to slow-loading elements, broken buttons, or confusing UI.

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## When to Use

| Scenario                      | Action                                        |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| High rapid clicks on buttons  | Check for JavaScript errors or slow responses |
| Checkout frustration          | Review form validation and button states      |
| Mobile vs. desktop comparison | Identify tap-ability issues                   |
| Page performance issues       | Correlate with load times                     |

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## Related Metrics

| Metric                                                                   | Relationship                  |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------- |
| [Avg. Clicks](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions/avg-clicks)             | Normal click behavior         |
| [Avg. Interactions](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions/avg-interactions) | Total interaction events      |
| [Bounce Rate](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions/bounce-rate)            | Frustration may cause bounces |

[See all Session metrics →](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions)