v1.40.7 Safe to install
Unlock the Power of Your Device with Hacker's Keyboard

Hacker's Keyboard offers an unparalleled typing experience for Android users, featuring a full 5-row keyboard layout that enhances productivity and comfort for developers and power users.
Are you missing the familiar key layout from your computer? This keyboard offers separate number keys, punctuation in the traditional places, and arrow keys. It is based on the AOSP Gingerbread soft keyboard, providing multitouch support for the modifier keys.
This keyboard is particularly valuable if you use ConnectBot for SSH access. It includes functional Tab/Ctrl/Esc keys, and the arrow keys are essential for devices without a trackball or D-Pad.
Do you have feedback, questions, or bug reports? Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page at https://code.google.com/p/hackerskeyboard/wiki/FrequentlyAskedQuestions or contact us via email. Please note that reporting issues through review comments can be challenging to track.
Completion dictionaries are available through plug-in packages. To view the currently available list, please see the "other applications by this developer" section. The keyboard also supports dictionaries (excluding keyboard layouts) provided by AnySoftKeyboard language packs.
For more information, please consult the documentation:
- Users Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Release Notes
- Official Website
If you encounter issues with the latest version, you can download previous releases from this page.
Known issues include:
- Localization for the keyboard layout is incomplete. Currently, Spanish, Finnish, Lao, Romanian, and Thai are only localized in 4-row mode and display the English QWERTY layout in 5-row mode.
- Some languages and layouts may not be usable on your phone if the necessary fonts are missing.
- Right-to-left languages (Arabic, Hebrew) may not be fully supported on pre-Honeycomb devices. Your experience may vary.
- Many applications do not respond to additional keys since they are not programmed to handle them.
The supported keyboard layouts include:
- Armenian (Հայերեն)
- Arabic (العربية)
- Bulgarian (български език)
- Czech (Čeština)
- Danish (dansk)
- English Dvorak (language "en_DV")
- English (QWERTY)
- English/British (en_GB)
- Finnish (Suomi)
- French (Français, AZERTY)
- German (Deutsch, QWERTZ)
- Greek (ελληνικά)
- Hebrew (עברית)
- Hungarian (Magyar)
- Italian (Italiano)
- Lao (ພາສາລາວ)
- Norwegian (Norsk bokmål)
- Persian (فارسی)
- Portuguese (Português)
- Romanian (Română)
- Russian (Русский)
- Russian phonetic (Русский, ru-rPH)
- Serbian (Српски)
- Slovak (Slovenčina)
- Slovenian (Slovenščina)/Bosnian/Croatian/Latin Serbian
- Spanish (Español, Español Latinoamérica)
- Swedish (Svenska)
- Tamil (தமிழ்)
- Thai (ไทย)
- Turkish (Türkçe)
- Ukrainian (українська мова)
Overview
Hacker's Keyboard is a Freeware software in the category Business developed by Klaus Weidner.
The latest version of Hacker's Keyboard is v1.40.7, released on 10/13/2023. It was initially added to our database on 10/13/2023.
Hacker's Keyboard runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of Hacker's Keyboard gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
FAQ
What is Hacker's Keyboard?
Hacker's Keyboard is a virtual keyboard app for Android devices that provides full PC keyboard functionality including keys like Ctrl, Esc, and function keys that are typically missing on mobile keyboards.
Is Hacker's Keyboard free to use?
Yes, Hacker's Keyboard is available for free on the Google Play Store, although some optional features may require a donation.
Can I customize the layout of Hacker's Keyboard?
Yes, you can customize the keyboard layout to suit your preferences, including selecting different key sets and adjusting the size.
What platforms does Hacker's Keyboard support?
Hacker's Keyboard is designed for Android devices, including phones and tablets.
Does Hacker's Keyboard support multiple languages?
Yes, it supports various languages and allows you to download additional language packs for international use.
Can I use Hacker's Keyboard with remote desktop applications?
Absolutely! Hacker's Keyboard is particularly useful when using remote desktop applications that require extensive keyboard input.
Does Hacker's Keyboard require special permissions?
Yes, it requires certain permissions to function properly, such as access to your device's input methods.
Is there a dedicated number row in Hacker's Keyboard?
Yes, Hacker's Keyboard includes a dedicated number row at the top of the layout, enabling easy access to numbers.
How can I report issues or request support for Hacker's Keyboard?
You can report issues or request support via the app on the Google Play Store or the project's website where you can find contact information.
What devices are compatible with Hacker's Keyboard?
Hacker's Keyboard is compatible with most Android devices running version 4.0 and above.

Boris Weber
I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.
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