# Simple Keyboard (open-source keyboard)

> Simple Keyboard is a free, open-source keyboard for Android. An app for those who only need a keyboard and nothing more. It has 1,594 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

This keyboard is created for those who only need a keyboard and nothing more. To enable the keyboard: * Open "Simple Keyboard" from your launcher * Enable the Simple Keyboard (default system warning about tracking will be shown) * Switch to Simple Keyboard from current Input Method (differs between keyboards, usually long-press space) * To edit Simple Keyboard settings long-press "," or open system Settings, Languages & Input, Simple Keyboard.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/rkkr/simple-keyboard |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Java |
| GitHub stars | 1,594 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/rkr.simplekeyboard.inputmethod/ (package rkr.simplekeyboard.inputmethod) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rkr.simplekeyboard.inputmethod |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Keyboards |
| Latest release | 148 (Sep 12, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 4, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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