Is embedding the gamepad tester free?

Yes. The gamepad tester is free to embed on any site, with no account, no API key and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your visitor’s own browser, so there is no server cost — we only ask that you keep the small "Gamepad Tester by LK Forge" credit line that comes with the embed code.

Which controllers does it work with?

Any controller the browser exposes through the Gamepad API, including Xbox, PlayStation DualShock and DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro and most third-party and USB pads. Controllers that report the standard mapping show labelled buttons like A, B, X and Y; others still work but show numbered buttons and raw axes. Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari all support the Gamepad API.

Why does the visitor have to press a button first?

Browsers only reveal a connected gamepad after it sends its first input, for privacy. So the widget shows a "press any button" prompt until the visitor presses something, then it displays every button, trigger and stick live. That is expected behaviour, not a fault, and it is explained right in the widget.

Can visitors use it to check for stick drift?

Yes. The tester shows each stick’s raw axis value to two decimals, so a visitor can leave the sticks untouched and see whether a value drifts away from 0.00 — the classic sign of stick drift. The same applies to triggers, which should read 0.00 at rest and 1.00 fully pressed.

Where can I embed it — WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Notion?

Anywhere you can add HTML, because it is a standard iframe. In WordPress use a Custom HTML block; in Squarespace a Code/Embed block; in Wix an Embed HTML element; in Ghost an HTML card; in Notion paste the /embed/gamepad-tester/ URL as an embed. On a plain HTML page or an intranet, paste the snippet straight into the markup.

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How to Add a Gamepad Tester to Your Website

LK Forge · 4 min read · Updated September 2026

You can add a free gamepad tester to any website, blog, or support page with a single line of code — no sign-up, no plugin, and no script to install. Visitors connect a controller, press a button, and watch every button, trigger and analog stick respond live, with exact axis values for spotting stick drift. This guide covers the fastest way to embed the Gamepad Tester and where it works.

The quickest way: paste one embed snippet

An embed is just an <iframe> that loads the tester from lkforge.com, plus a small credit line. Copy this into your page’s HTML where you want the tester to appear:

<iframe src="https://lkforge.com/embed/gamepad-tester/"
        width="100%" height="720" loading="lazy"
        style="border:0;max-width:620px"
        title="Gamepad Tester by LK Forge"></iframe>
<p><a href="https://lkforge.com/tools/gamepad-tester/">Gamepad Tester</a>
   by <a href="https://lkforge.com/">LK Forge</a></p>

The <iframe> is the live tester; the <p> underneath is a plain credit link. Keep that line — the visible link is what keeps the widget free to embed. You can also copy this exact code straight from the “Add This Gamepad Tester to Your Website” section on the tool page.

Why embed a gamepad tester

A controller tester is a genuinely useful diagnostic that readers arrive looking for. It fits naturally on:

Gaming blogs and controller reviews — let readers verify a new or second-hand pad, or reproduce a stick-drift problem, without leaving the page.
Retailer and marketplace listings — a quick "test your controller here" tool builds trust around used or refurbished hardware.
Support and troubleshooting pages — a live readout is the fastest way to confirm whether a button or stick is actually dead.

Where it works

Because it is a standard iframe, the embed works anywhere you can add HTML:

WordPress: add a Custom HTML block and paste the snippet.
Squarespace: use a Code / Embed block.
Wix: add an Embed HTML / iframe element.
Ghost: insert an HTML card.
Notion: paste the /embed/gamepad-tester/ URL and choose "Create embed".
Plain HTML, an intranet, or a support page: paste the snippet straight into the markup.

That’s the whole job. Copy the embed code from the Gamepad Tester page and paste it wherever a gaming blog, a hardware listing, or a support page needs an instant controller check.

Grab the embed code from the 'Add This Gamepad Tester to Your Website' section on the tool page — free, no sign-up.

Open the Gamepad Tester

Frequently asked questions

Is embedding the gamepad tester free?: Yes. The gamepad tester is free to embed on any site, with no account, no API key and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your visitor’s own browser, so there is no server cost — we only ask that you keep the small "Gamepad Tester by LK Forge" credit line that comes with the embed code.
Which controllers does it work with?: Any controller the browser exposes through the Gamepad API, including Xbox, PlayStation DualShock and DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro and most third-party and USB pads. Controllers that report the standard mapping show labelled buttons like A, B, X and Y; others still work but show numbered buttons and raw axes. Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari all support the Gamepad API.
Why does the visitor have to press a button first?: Browsers only reveal a connected gamepad after it sends its first input, for privacy. So the widget shows a "press any button" prompt until the visitor presses something, then it displays every button, trigger and stick live. That is expected behaviour, not a fault, and it is explained right in the widget.
Can visitors use it to check for stick drift?: Yes. The tester shows each stick’s raw axis value to two decimals, so a visitor can leave the sticks untouched and see whether a value drifts away from 0.00 — the classic sign of stick drift. The same applies to triggers, which should read 0.00 at rest and 1.00 fully pressed.
Where can I embed it — WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Notion?: Anywhere you can add HTML, because it is a standard iframe. In WordPress use a Custom HTML block; in Squarespace a Code/Embed block; in Wix an Embed HTML element; in Ghost an HTML card; in Notion paste the /embed/gamepad-tester/ URL as an embed. On a plain HTML page or an intranet, paste the snippet straight into the markup.