# Unexpected Keyboard

> Lightweight and privacy-conscious virtual keyboard for Android.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/juloo.keyboard2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/juloo.keyboard2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `juloo.keyboard2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Juloo
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 830,516
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (3,548 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-06
- **First published:** 2015-08-16
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 1.00 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=juloo.keyboard2)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Julow/Unexpected-Keyboard/](https://github.com/Julow/Unexpected-Keyboard/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/unexpectedkeyboard-privacy](https://sites.google.com/view/unexpectedkeyboard-privacy)

## Description

**Unexpected Keyboard** is a lightweight, privacy-conscious virtual keyboard for Android. Swipe keys toward the corners to access more characters quickly, making it especially useful for programmers working in Termux.

Originally designed for coding workflows, it is also suitable for everyday typing. The app contains no ads and is open source, offering a simple and transparent keyboard experience.

## Rankings

- #76,045 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `juloo.keyboard2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Unexpected Keyboard is praised for privacy-first, open-source design, customization, and coding-friendly features that keep many symbols on the main keyboard. Its symbol swipe and compact UI are highlights. However, it lacks swipe-to-type and autocorrect, which many users miss, and layout-switch quirks and swipe sensitivity can be frustrating. Some reviews also note a privacy warning and emojis lagging behind current Unicode. Overall, it’s a powerful, privacy-focused option for power users who prioritize control over traditional predictive features.

### Pros

- Open-source, privacy-respecting design that does not share data
- Highly customizable and compact UI with flexible layout options
- Coding-friendly: useful for typing specific syntax and accessing special characters without leaving the main keyboard
- Innovative symbol swipe feature with visible symbols on the keyboard, reducing search for symbols
- Generally strong, well-regarded performance and open-source ethos appreciated by power users

### Cons

- No swipe typing or predictive text / autocorrect functionality present
- Lack of autocorrect can be a dealbreaker for some users (notably UK variant)
- Layout switching can reset features or behave inconsistently between layouts
- Swipe gesture sensitivity can cause typos due to micro-delays; sensitivity tuning requested
- Emoji support lagging behind current Unicode version (emoji version update requested)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/juloo.keyboard2)