# Keyboard for Seniors

> Huge Keyboard with keys arranged in alphabetical order.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alphabetickeyboard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alphabetickeyboard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.alphabetickeyboard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ctpg567
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 364,322
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (1,574 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.61
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-21
- **First published:** 2018-03-30
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 3.57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alphabetickeyboard)
- **Website:** [https://sites.google.com/view/keyboard-for-seniors](https://sites.google.com/view/keyboard-for-seniors)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/keyboard-for-seniors/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/keyboard-for-seniors/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Keyboard for Seniors** is a Chrome extension designed to simplify typing for older adults. Featuring a big keyboard with keys arranged alphabetically and six keys per line, it enhances usability and typing comfort. Extra-large fonts improve visibility, making it easier for seniors to identify each key.

Users can personalize the keyboard's height, font size, vibration feedback, sounds, and supported languages, tailoring the typing experience to their preferences. This extension is the perfect tool for seniors seeking an accessible and user-friendly keyboard interface.

## Rankings

- #118,006 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The Keyboard for Seniors app is praised for its large keys and fonts, simplicity, and helpfulness for elderly users or those with accessibility needs. Users appreciate its clear layout and customer support. However, common complaints include keys being too narrow leading to typos, preference difficulties with alphabetical layout, and missing features such as swipe typing and emojis. Some users also report concerns about security and key functionality like overly fast delete key long press.

### Pros

- Large keys and fonts make typing easier for users with larger fingers or vision issues.
- Simple and clear keyboard layout with the option to switch between alphabetical and traditional QWERTY layouts.
- Easy to use and helpful for seniors or those needing accessibility features.
- Helpful customer support when assistance is needed.
- Improves typing experience compared to standard small keyboards on smartphones.

### Cons

- Key sizes are often taller rather than wider, leading to typos by pressing adjacent keys.
- The alphabetical layout slows down some users who prefer traditional QWERTY format.
- Lack of common features such as swipe typing, emojis, microphone on the main keyboard, and some punctuation symbols.
- Issues with the long press action on the delete key being too fast, which can cause usability problems.
- Concerns about app permissions and security regarding the collection of personal information, raised by some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alphabetickeyboard)