Gboard – the Google Keyboard

Gboard – the Google Keyboard

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Gboard – Search, Send, and Type Faster from Any App

Stop switching apps. Access Google Search, share GIFs, and type effortlessly with Glide Typing—all directly from your keyboard.

Publisher

Google LLC

Category

Utilities

Downloads

36M+

User Rating

4.1/5

Total Ratings

210K+

Locales

78

Typing, Reimagined

Discover the interface used by 36M+ users.

Emoji search feature on Gboard for iPhone showing excited emojis

Emoji search feature on Gboard for iPhone showing excited emojis

Gboard keyboard on an iPhone displaying an integrated Google Search result for a donut shop within an iMessage chat.

Gboard keyboard on an iPhone displaying an integrated Google Search result for a donut shop within an iMessage chat.

Gboard for iOS interface showing the integrated stickers feature on an iPhone

Gboard for iOS interface showing the integrated stickers feature on an iPhone

Gboard for iOS showing a customizable keyboard theme with a dog photo background

Gboard for iOS showing a customizable keyboard theme with a dog photo background

Gboard voice typing interface on an iPhone displaying colorful voice bars within an iMessage chat

Gboard voice typing interface on an iPhone displaying colorful voice bars within an iMessage chat

Gboard app sticker gallery on an iPhone showing personalized minis and various cartoon sticker packs

Gboard app sticker gallery on an iPhone showing personalized minis and various cartoon sticker packs

Gboard for iOS interface highlighting emoji sticker and GIF search features on an iPhone

Gboard for iOS interface highlighting emoji sticker and GIF search features on an iPhone

Everything You Need, Right in Your Keyboard

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 36M+ users.

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Search and Send Anything

No more app-switching. Find and share restaurant addresses, flight times, or news articles directly within your conversation.

Glide Typing & Speed

Type faster than ever by sliding your finger from letter to letter. Gboard's smart predictions learn your style for ultimate efficiency.

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Instant Visual Expression

Find the perfect GIF, search for emojis in seconds, or create custom stickers to make every message uniquely yours.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Gboard – the Google Keyboard.

Description

Gboard is the keyboard from Google for your iPhone, packed with features to make typing effortless. On top of GIFs, emoji search, and Glide Typing, the power of Google is at your fingertips with Google Search built in. Forget switching from app to app – just search and send, all from one place. GIFs — Search GIFs for the best reaction Emoji Search — Find the perfect emoji, faster Stickers - Create or share stickers to express yourself Glide Typing — Type faster by sliding your finger from letter to letter Search and send anything from Google: • Nearby stores and restaurants • Videos and images • Weather forecasts • News and articles • Sports scores • And anything else you’d search on Google Gboard for iPhone and iPad supports the following languages: • Afrikaans • Arabic • Azerbaijani • Belarusian • Bengali • Bulgarian • Catalan • Croatian • Czech • Danish • Dutch • English • Estonian • Finnish • French • German • Greek • Gujarati • Hausa • Hebrew • Hindi • Hungarian • Icelandic • Indonesian • Italian • Japanese • Khmer • Korean • Latvian • Lithuanian • Macedonian • Malay • Maltese • Marathi • Norwegian • Persian • Polish • Portuguese (Brazil) • Portuguese ( Portugal) • Romanian • Russian • Serbian • Simplified Chinese • Slovak • Slovenian • Spanish • Swahili • Swedish • Tamil • Telugu • Thai • Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) • Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) • Turkish • Ukrainian • Vietnamese • Welsh • Zulu Privacy We know the things you type on your phone are personal, so we’ve designed Gboard to keep your private information private. What Gboard sends to Google: • Gboard sends your searches to Google’s web servers to give you search results. • Gboard also sends usage statistics to Google to let us know which features are used most often and to help us understand problems if the app crashes. • If you use Gboard’s microphone, voice input will be sent to Google for transcription. What Gboard doesn’t send to Google: • Other than your searches and voice inputs, Gboard doesn't send anything you type to Google, whether it’s a password or chat with a friend. • To help you with spelling and to predict searches you might be interested in, Gboard will store the words you type on your device. This data is not accessible by Google or by any apps, and can be cleared at any time. • If you’ve turned on contacts search in Gboard search settings, this allows Gboard to search the contacts on your device so you can easily share. None of these queries are sent to Google.

Latest Version

2.3.19

Size

82.8 MB

First Released

May 12, 2016

Stop switching apps. Start typing smarter.

Join over 36 million users who have upgraded their iPhone experience with the power of Google Search, Glide Typing, and instant GIFs—all built directly into your keyboard.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Gboard – the Google Keyboard

What is Gboard?

Gboard is Google's keyboard for iPhone and iPad, offering features like GIFs, emoji search, Glide Typing, and integrated Google Search directly from the keyboard.

Does Gboard have integrated search functionality?

Yes, Gboard features built-in Google Search. Users can search for nearby places, videos, images, weather, news, sports scores, and more, then send results without leaving the app.

Can I search for emojis in Gboard?

Yes, Gboard includes an emoji search feature. This allows users to quickly find the perfect emoji by typing keywords directly into the search bar.

Does Gboard support stickers?

Yes, Gboard supports stickers. Users can create or share stickers to express themselves, with access to a sticker gallery.

What is Glide Typing in Gboard?

Glide Typing in Gboard allows users to type faster by sliding their finger from letter to letter on the keyboard. This feature streamlines the typing process.

Does Gboard collect personal information?

Gboard sends searches, usage statistics, and voice input for transcription to Google. It does not send other typed content like passwords or chats.

Can Gboard access my contacts?

Yes, if enabled in Gboard search settings, it can search contacts on your device for sharing. However, Gboard does not send these contact queries to Google.

What languages does Gboard support?

Gboard supports numerous languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and many more for iPhone and iPad. The description lists over 50 languages.

Can I customize Gboard's appearance?

Yes, Gboard offers customizable themes. Users can change the keyboard's visual appearance to personalize their typing experience.

Does Gboard offer voice typing?

Yes, Gboard includes a voice typing feature. Users can speak to input text, and Gboard sends this voice input to Google for transcription.

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