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Cookie Clicker

Cookie Clicker is an addictive idle game that starts with a simple premise: click a cookie to bake it. As you accumulate cookies, you'll unlock various upgrades and buildings that automatically produce cookies for you. What begins as a humble clicking adventure soon transforms into a massive cookie-producing empire!

  • Developer: Julien "Orteil" Thiennot
  • Release Date: August 10, 2013
  • Platform: Web Browser
  • Last Updated: February 2025
  • Genre: Idle/Incremental
  • Price: Free to Play

How To Play

Getting started with Cookie Clicker is simple:

  1. Click the big cookie to produce your first cookies
  2. Use earned cookies to buy buildings and upgrades
  3. Buildings automatically produce cookies over time
  4. Purchase upgrades to increase your production
  5. Unlock achievements and special features as you progress

Controls

  • Left Mouse Click: Click the cookie or buy upgrades
  • Ctrl + Click: Purchase 10 items at once
  • Shift + Click: Purchase 100 items at once
  • Number Keys (1-9): Quick select buildings

Tips and Tricks

For Beginners:

  • Focus on clicking initially to build up your first cookies
  • Buy Cursors and Grandmas early for automatic production
  • Save up for more expensive buildings when possible
  • Watch for golden cookies - they provide valuable bonuses

Advanced Strategies:

  • Stack multiple golden cookie effects for maximum profits
  • Plan your upgrades around Achievement hunting
  • Use the Stock Market mini-game wisely
  • Time your Garden harvests with production boosts

FAQ

Is Cookie Clicker free to play?

Yes, the web version is completely free to play in your browser.

Can I save my progress?

The game automatically saves your progress in your browser's local storage. You can also export your save code to transfer between devices.

Does Cookie Clicker have an ending?

While there's no definitive "end," the game features numerous achievements and challenges to complete, providing endless gameplay.

What happens if I close my browser?

Cookie Clicker continues to calculate your cookie production even when the game is closed, allowing for offline progress.