# Gboard

> virtual keyboard app by Google for Android and iOS devices

**Wikidata**: [Q15893711](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15893711)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gboard)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gboard

## Summary  
Gboard is a proprietary virtual keyboard mobile app developed by Google. It is available for Android, iOS, and Wear OS devices, allowing users to type via a touchscreen and offering features such as glide typing, emoji search, and integrated Google Search.

## Key Facts  
- **Creator & Developer:** Google (United States) 【Created / Developed by】  
- **Inception:** May 2016 (recorded as 2016‑05‑00) 【inception】  
- **Platforms:** Android, iOS, Wear OS 【Runs on / Requires】  
- **Latest stable Android version:** 13.8.07.597073932 released 28 Feb 2024 【version】  
- **Latest stable iOS version:** 2.3.19 released 2 May 2022 【version】  
- **Distribution:** Google Play (Android) and Apple App Store (iOS) 【distributed_by】  
- **License:** Proprietary 【license】  
- **PEGI rating:** 3 for Android 【pegi_rating】  
- **Input method:** Touchscreen 【input_device】  
- **Instance of:** virtual keyboard, mobile app 【instance_of】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What devices can I use Gboard on?  
A: Gboard runs on Android phones and tablets, iOS devices (iPhone, iPad), and Wear OS smartwatches.  

### Q: Who made Gboard and when was it first released?  
A: Google developed Gboard, and it was first launched in May 2016.  

### Q: Is Gboard free to download?  
A: Yes, Gboard is available as a free digital download from Google Play and the Apple App Store, though it is released under a proprietary license.  

### Q: What are the most recent versions of Gboard?  
A: The latest stable Android build is 13.8.07.597073932 (28 Feb 2024) and the latest stable iOS build is 2.3.19 (2 May 2022).  

### Q: Does Gboard have any age rating?  
A: Gboard carries a PEGI 3 rating on Android, indicating it is suitable for all ages.  

## Why It Matters  
Gboard reshapes how users interact with their mobile devices by integrating Google’s search capabilities directly into the typing experience. Its glide‑typing, multilingual support, built‑in emoji and GIF suggestions, and voice input reduce the friction of switching between apps for information, communication, or creative expression. By being pre‑installed on many Android devices and readily available on iOS, Gboard has become one of the most widely used virtual keyboards worldwide, influencing user expectations for speed, accuracy, and contextual assistance in mobile text entry. Its continuous updates—evident in frequent version releases—demonstrate Google’s commitment to refining on‑device AI features, privacy controls, and cross‑platform consistency, making it a pivotal tool in the broader ecosystem of mobile productivity and communication.  

## Notable For  
- First Google‑branded keyboard to combine native typing with instant Google Search results.  
- Supports glide (swipe) typing across more than 100 languages, enhancing speed for multilingual users.  
- Integrated AI‑driven features such as predictive text, emoji & GIF suggestions, and voice typing.  
- Available on Wear OS, extending full‑keyboard functionality to smartwatch form factors.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Gboard is a virtual keyboard app classified as both a *virtual keyboard* and a *mobile app*. It is owned and copyrighted by Google, a U.S.-based multinational technology company headquartered in Mountain View, California.  

### Platform Support  
- **Android:** Distributed via Google Play (app ID `com.google.android.inputmethod.latin`).  
- **iOS:** Distributed via the Apple App Store (App Store ID 1091700242).  
- **Wear OS:** Extends core functionality to wearable devices.  

### Versions & Release Timeline  
| Platform | Version | Release Date | Release Type |
|----------|---------|--------------|--------------|
| Android  | 13.8.07.597073932 | 28 Feb 2024 | Stable |
| Android  | 13.9.01.604728490 | 25 Feb 2024 | Beta |
| iOS      | 2.3.19 | 2 May 2022 | Stable |

### Features  
- **Glide typing:** Swipe‑based input for faster text entry.  
- **Integrated Google Search:** Search the web, maps, and more without leaving the keyboard.  
- **Emoji & GIF search:** Real‑time suggestions based on typed words.  
- **Voice typing:** Speech‑to‑text powered by Google’s speech recognition.  
- **Multilingual support:** Over 100 languages, with automatic language detection.  

### Distribution & Licensing  
Gboard is distributed as a digital download. It is released under a proprietary license, meaning the source code is not open‑source. The app is rated PEGI 3 on Android, indicating suitability for all ages.  

### Technical Details  
- **Input device:** Touchscreen (primary), with voice input as an alternative.  
- **Operating systems:** Android (since Dec 2016), iOS (since May 2016), Wear OS (date unspecified).  
- **Icon & branding:** Official icon hosted at `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Gboard_Icon_2016.webp`; logo at `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Gboard_logo.svg`.  

### Market Presence  
- **Sitelink count:** 37 Wikipedia sitelinks, indicating a broad set of related pages.  
- **Wikipedia title:** *Gboard*; commons category: *Gboard*.  
- **Alternative identifiers:** Alternativeto software ID `gboard`; Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/11cn8zlgr9`.  

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## References

1. [Gboard : le clavier Google débarque sur Android. 2016](http://www.clubic.com/os-mobile/android/actualite-822100-clavier-google-android.html)
2. [Gboard - the Google Keyboard 13.8.07.597073932](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/gboard/gboard-13-8-07-597073932-release/)
3. [Gboard - the Google Keyboard 13.9.01.604728490 beta](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/gboard/gboard-13-9-01-604728490-release/)
4. [Gboard – the Google Keyboard](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gboard-the-google-keyboard/id1091700242)
5. [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin&hl=en_UK)