# Manglish Keyboard

> Fastest keyboard for Malayalam. Supports voice typing, handwriting & stickers

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.clusterdev.malayalamkeyboard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Desh Keyboard
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 32,463,967
- **Rating:** 4.77 / 5 (485,357 ratings)
- **Version:** 17.5.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2015-09-06
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clusterdev.malayalamkeyboard)
- **Website:** [https://clusterdev.com](https://clusterdev.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://clusterdev.com/apps/privacy-policy/](https://clusterdev.com/apps/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Manglish Keyboard is a speedy, feature-rich Malayalam keyboard used by millions. It offers phonetic transliteration (type "namaskaram" → നമസ്കാരം), accurate word predictions, Malayalam voice-to-text, handwriting input, and built-in stickers — all usable directly inside any app. Setup is quick: enable Manglish in Android settings, choose themes and adjust height, sound, vibration, number row and more.

Customize typing with gesture swipe, cursor control, clipboard snippets, app search suggestions and language toggle between Malayalam and English. Manglish respects privacy (no private data collection) and offers a premium option to remove ads and support development. Part of the Desh Keyboard family, Manglish aims to make Malayalam typing fast, natural and reliable — made with ❤️ in Kerala. For feedback: manglish@clusterdev.com

## Rankings

- #4,744 — Overall
- #20 — keyboard

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.clusterdev.malayalamkeyboard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `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

User feedback is overwhelmingly positive for Manglish Keyboard, highlighting its strong Manglish/English–Malayalam typing and multilingual support, especially beneficial for Malayalam speakers. The keyboard is described as smooth and easy to use, with good performance and handy voice typing/voice-over features. Rare negative terms exist (worst, bad) in a few reviews, but they are infrequent and not representative. Overall, the app is viewed as excellent and reliable for bilingual typing and language versatility.

### Pros

- Excellent Manglish/English–Malayalam typing with strong multilingual support
- Smooth, user-friendly keyboard with reliable performance
- Strong focus on Malayalam speakers (Mallus) and bilingual typing
- Voice typing/voice-over features and accessibility options
- Overall high satisfaction and positive app quality (reviews frequently use terms like excellent, amazing, nice)

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