# Tiny Keyboard

> The smallest possible keyboard

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/rkr.tinykeyboard.inputmethod](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rkr.tinykeyboard.inputmethod)

## Overview

- **ID:** `rkr.tinykeyboard.inputmethod`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Raimondas Rimkus
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 29,121
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (392 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2019-11-02
- **Publisher country:** LT
- **Size:** 53 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rkr.tinykeyboard.inputmethod)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/rkkr/tiny-keyboard](https://github.com/rkkr/tiny-keyboard)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/rkkr/tiny-keyboard/blob/master/PRIVACY.md](https://github.com/rkkr/tiny-keyboard/blob/master/PRIVACY.md)

## Description

Tiny Keyboard is an ultra-lightweight Chrome extension designed to provide a functional keyboard experience within less than 32kB. It requires zero permissions, ensuring user privacy with no network or data tracking capabilities. Supporting the standard en_US keyboard layout, Tiny Keyboard is simple yet effective, with a minimal footprint and open source Apache License Version 2 licensing.

To enable this keyboard, users navigate through System Settings under Language and Input options to activate Tiny Keyboard and switch input methods. It comes without additional launcher icons or settings, emphasizing simplicity and unobtrusiveness. Ideal for users seeking a minimal, privacy-focused keyboard solution within Chrome.

## Rankings

- #374,997 — Overall

## Review summary

Tiny Keyboard is praised for its minimal size, fast response, and privacy-focused design using minimal device resources. However, users report compatibility problems with newer Android versions, missing keys causing usability issues, and lack of adjustable size making typing harder. Additional feature requests include voice input, emojis, size adjustment, and dark themes. Despite some instability and missing functionality, it remains valued as a lightweight alternative keyboard.

### Pros

- Very lightweight and small size, uses minimal RAM compared to default keyboards.
- Fast and responsive typing experience.
- Preserves user privacy by not requiring internet access.
- Clear and space-saving design suitable for small screen usage.
- Highly appreciated for being a basic, minimalistic keyboard alternative.

### Cons

- Compatibility issues with newer Android versions (Android 13 and 14) and Google's Gboard.
- Lacks certain keyboard keys or functionality leading to issues like inability to unlock phones.
- No option to adjust keyboard size, making it sometimes too small or hard to type on.
- Missing features like basic emojis, voice input, and customizable themes (e.g., AMoled black).
- Unstable at times with input not registering or orientation change causing breakage.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rkr.tinykeyboard.inputmethod)