Fcitx5 for Android

Name: Fcitx5 for Android
Rating: 4.23 (723 reviews)
Author: Fcitx5 for Android Developers

By: Fcitx5 for Android Developers

Fcitx 5 input method framework and engines ported to Android.

Features & Capabilities

Fcitx5 for Android is a versatile input method framework designed for seamless multilingual typing on Android devices. Released under LGPL-2.1+, it supports languages such as English (with spellcheck), Chinese (Pinyin, Shuangpin, Wubi, Cangjie, and custom tables), and Vietnamese (based on UniKey with Telex, VNI, and VIQR schemes).

Key features include a virtual keyboard with expandable candidate view, clipboard management, customizable themes including color schemes and background images, popup previews on key presses, long press popup keyboard for easy symbol input, and a comprehensive symbol and emoji picker. Ongoing development aims to introduce customizable keyboard layouts and more input methods, ensuring evolving functionality for diverse user needs.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication

By:

Fcitx5 for Android Developers

Downloads:

71,933 318

Rating:

4.23

(723) 0.03

Version:

0.1.2-0-g5a4870c0 Last updated: 2025-11-01

Version code:

102

Creation date:

2023-02-27

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

Size:

46.29MB

Email:

fc*****@googlegroups.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-11

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# 249,360 ▼ 379

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Developed by:

Fcitx5 for Android Developers

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fcitx.fcitx5.android

Email:

fc*****@googlegroups.com

Website:

https://fcitx5-android.github.io

User Reviews

Fcitx5 for Android is praised for its rich features, language support, and open-source privacy benefits, making it a strong alternative to mainstream keyboards. Users appreciate its stability and mature design. However, multiple users report problems with emoji display across devices, lack of traditional Chinese support in certain input methods, and challenges with typing non-suggested English words. Improvements in UI design and some setting functionalities are also desired. Overall, the app provides a valuable keyboard experience but could enhance emoji compatibility and language options.

Pros

Offers comprehensive features comparable to popular keyboard apps like Gboard.
Supports multiple languages including Chinese with Wubi and Cangjie input methods.
Is fast, feature-rich, and has a mature codebase as it is based on a desktop version.
Open-source nature ensures better privacy for users.
Generally stable and well-received as a reliable alternative keyboard.

Cons

Emoji support is inconsistent; emojis do not appear correctly on some Android devices, both old and new.
Lack of traditional Chinese character support in Cangjie and Pinyin input methods.
Some issues with typing non-suggested English words without space are reported in the latest version.
Missing features like material UI and ability to import themes could improve user experience.
The 'Show Candidates Window Disabled' setting does not seem to work in recent versions.