# AnySoftKeyboard

> We live in a world full of languages. Why not use a multi-lingual keyboard?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AnySoftKeyboard
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,397,683
- **Rating:** 3.09 / 5 (26,257 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13.547
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2026-02-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/AnySoftKeyboard](https://github.com/AnySoftKeyboard)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://anysoftkeyboard.github.io/privacy-policy/](https://anysoftkeyboard.github.io/privacy-policy/)

## Description

AnySoftKeyboard is an open-source on-screen keyboard designed for Android devices, supporting multiple languages with a strong emphasis on user privacy. It offers extensive customization and features such as next-word prediction, multi-touch support, and completion dictionaries for various languages.

The keyboard includes experimental gesture-typing, voice input, and different operational modes like night and power-saving mode. Users can switch layouts effortlessly with swipe gestures, use built-in abbreviation shortcuts, and benefit from clipboard utilities. Its adaptable themes and compact modes make it a versatile choice for diverse user preferences. For support and further customization, visit the official GitHub repository.

## Rankings

- #31,889 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise AnySoftKeyboard for deep customization, privacy (no tracking), and easy language switching with themes. Repeated concerns focus on unreliable autocorrect, laggy performance, and a cluttered setup experience. Language support is inconsistent, with several languages and layouts missing. Some wish for simpler UI and more configurable basics (e.g., mic button, top-row options). Overall, it can be excellent for power users who endure the setup, but reliability and accessibility need improvement.

### Pros

- Extensive customization options (top/bottom rows, gestures, per-key settings).
- Privacy-focused keyboard with no tracking.
- Good language switching across multiple languages.
- Themes and appearance customization; feels independent from Google keyboards.

### Cons

- Autocorrect and word-suggestion quality is inconsistent or poor.
- Performance issues: lag, keystroke misordering, and occasional bugs (including night-mode/night-mode-related glitches).
- Settings UI is messy and intimidating; not very user-friendly at first.
- Limited language support and layouts; missing popular languages and key layouts (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, AZERTY).
- Some feature gaps and layout quirks (e.g., mic button, top-row options) that users want configurable.

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