# Unicode Pad

> Input all characters in Unicode with UnicodePad.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.ddo.hotmist.unicodepad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.ddo.hotmist.unicodepad)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.ddo.hotmist.unicodepad`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ryosuke839
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 15,583,933
- **Rating:** 4.29 / 5 (34,382 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.19.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2014-03-09
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.ddo.hotmist.unicodepad)
- **Website:** [http://hotmist.ddo.jp/unicodepad](http://hotmist.ddo.jp/unicodepad)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://hotmist.ddo.jp/unicodepad/privacy.html](http://hotmist.ddo.jp/unicodepad/privacy.html)

## Description

**Unicode Pad** is a versatile Chrome extension that allows users to input any character from the vast Unicode set. Whether you're typing special symbols or international characters, you can easily insert them directly or copy to clipboard using this tool.

Key features include the ability to locate characters within the Unicode list, view detailed character information with a long press, and save favorite characters for quick access. If special characters are not visible, users are encouraged to install fonts like Google's Noto fonts for full character support. The extension is open-source, with contributions welcomed on GitHub.

## Rankings

- #9,539 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.ddo.hotmist.unicodepad.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Unicode Pad is praised for its vast, centralized collection of Unicode characters and scripts, enabling easy copy/paste into messages, bios, names, or text art. Reviewers value saving favorites for quick access and the broad coverage, including Unicode 17 updates and ancient scripts. Some users request more fonts or letters to expand the library. A few point to device-specific display issues (characters appearing as boxes) and occasional glitches with favorites on certain devices, but these are not universal. Overall, it’s a versatile tool for symbol enthusiasts and creative text design.

### Pros

- Extensive library of Unicode characters and scripts in one place (ancient to modern)
- Easy copy-paste of symbols into other apps
- Useful for creating bios, names, and text art; supports many symbols and patterns
- Favorites feature for quick access to saved characters
- Unicode version support and broad script coverage (Unicode 17+)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.ddo.hotmist.unicodepad)