Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Keyboard for everyday Android typing

Gboard - the Google Keyboard replaces your phone’s default keyboard with a practical typing tool from Google LLC. It suits people who want more than tap-by-tap typing, especially if they regularly switch languages, dictate messages, or use emoji and GIFs in conversations.

Several ways to enter text

Glide Typing lets you trace across letters instead of lifting your finger between each one. Voice typing handles dictated text when speaking is easier than typing, while handwriting input supports printed and cursive letters on compatible devices. An emoji search makes it quicker to find a specific symbol without scrolling through the full collection.

Useful tools while you type

Gboard can work with multiple enabled languages, offering suggestions and autocorrection without requiring constant manual switching. Its built-in Google Translate option can translate text as you enter it. The keyboard also includes shortcuts such as sliding across the space bar to move the cursor and swiping from the delete key to remove several words.

On larger phones, one-handed mode can move the keyboard toward either side of the screen. A persistent number row and long-press symbol hints are available through the keyboard’s preferences. Support extends to Wear OS watches, with typing, voice input and emoji features adapted for the smaller display.

Scale and track record

With a 4.53/5 rating from more than 18 million reviews and over 10 billion installs, Gboard is one of the most widely used tools in the category. Those figures make it a sensible starting point for anyone looking for a broadly supported Android keyboard, though some features and language options can vary by device.