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Google Input Tools

by Google LLC · Tools
FeaturedEstablished publisherBy GoogleManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Input Tools lets you type in the language of your choice.

Users
4M
0 in 30 days
Rating
3.6 / 5
−0.35 in 30 days
Ratings
5,582
+12 in 30 days
Store rank
#118
#114 among extensions
Version
102
updated 15 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
1M2.5M4MAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 4,000,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
1,0003,2915,582Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 5,582 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Google Input Tools

By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Service at http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/. Switch to typing in a different language with the click of the mouse, and switch back just as easily. The Google Input Tools extension provides virtual keyboards for over 90 languages, full IMEs or direct transliteration for over 30 different scripts, and handwriting input for over 40 languages. What's New? ✓ Rich Text Editor Compatibility: Fixed character duplication and cursor placement issues when committing text in modern rich text editors such as X.com (Twitter), Facebook, and Discord. ✓ On-Screen Keyboard & IME Navigation: Fixed syllable composition and replacement (e.g., Korean keyboard) and restored smooth arrow key cursor navigation in Slate.js-based editors. ✓ Settings Cleanup: Streamlined the popup menu by removing obsolete and confusing legacy toggle options. Usage Instructions: When you first install the extension, click on the extension icon, then select "Extension Options" in the pop-up menu. A new tab will appear where you can select your preferred languages or input methods. The keyboards, IMEs or handwriting input you add to 'Selected input tools' can be enabled at any time from the extension itself. You can always return to this options page to add, remove, or change the order of your input tools. input tool, simply click on the extension icon, select the desired language tool in the pop-up menu, then click on any text box on the web page. To turn off an input tool, click on the extension icon and select the "Turn Off" option. To use transliteration, type languages phonetically in English letters, and they'll appear in their correct alphabet. Keep in mind that transliteration is different from translation; the sound of the words is converted from one alphabet to the other, not the meaning. For example, to get in नमस्ते with Hindi transliteration, type in n-a-m-a-s-t-e. You will get a list of Hindi words sound like namaste. Then, press SPACE to select the first suggestion नमस्ते. Latin IMEs are to help people type in Latin-script languages using the US keyboard. Features include automatic diacritics, spell correction, and prefix completion. To use Latin IMEs, type unaccented letters, and they will be corrected to a desired word. For example, type "franca" in French IME, "français" appears, and it can be committed by pressing TAB. If continuously typing "francais", "français" will be committed by pressing SPACE. To get all the candidates for "francais", press BACKSPACE. To use handwriting input, select the handwriting input of your desired language. Press trackpad or left click of mouse to hand draw a character on the pop-up handwriting panel. Select the character from the suggestion list, or simply press ENTER or SPACE key to select the first suggestion. Need help? Find a problem? Point your browser here for support: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/support/mclkkofklkfljcocdinagocijmpgbhab Keyboard Shortcuts: ✓ ALT+SHIFT+N - Switch to next input tool in the list (if the extension is off, turn it on; if the current input tool is the last tool in the list, turn the extension off) ✓ ALT+SHIFT+R - Revert to the last input tool used (if none, turn off the extension) ✓ ALT+SHIFT+T Toggle the current input tool. ✓ SHIFT - Toggle between En/Cn state (Chinese input tools only) ✓ SHIFT+SPACE - Toggle the SBC/DBC mode (Chinese input tools only) ✓ CTRL+PERIOD - Toggle Chinese / European language punctuation (Chinese input tools only) Limitations: Due to security features of Google Chrome, the Google Input Tools extension will not assist with input in the address bar (omnibox), on the Chrome Web Store, or inside of other Chrome extensions. It does not currently assist with input inside of Flash applications. By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Service at https://chrome.google.com/extensions/intl/en /gallery_tos.html

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%+3−0.35
30 days0+0.0%+12−0.35
6 months0+0.0%+64−0.35
1 year0+0.0%+124−0.35

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Google Input Tools appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
input#10
tools#4+6
google#12+16
options#22+10
typing#25+1
writing tools#28+6
install#29+16
press#31+18
keyboard#35+7
tool#39+44
suggestion#48+15
google search#49+34
team#62+12
sheets erweiterung#65+34
text editor#81+4
google chrome#84new
example#89new
will#96new

Version history

29 versions recorded
10215 Sep 2026
1019 Sep 2026
11.7.0.829 Aug 2026
11.7.0.728 Aug 2026
11.7.0.527 Aug 2026
11.7.0.425 Aug 2026
11.7.0.322 Aug 2026
11.7.0.219 Aug 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
22 Dec 2019
Size
842 KB
Languages
de, en, en-GB, fil, id, sw, ms, nl
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
google.com
Extension ID
mclkkofklkfljcocdinagocijmpgbhab

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 3, likelihood 0
Permissions
offscreentabsstoragescripting
Site access
http://*/*https://*/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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