Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Inputmethod · Gboard is a keyboard app that helps you type faster and communicate across languages.

Native Android Tools Google LLC

Bundle ID com.google.android.inputmethod.latin

Version analyzed 17.7.4.932364120-beta-arm64-v8a

Build framework Native Android

Detection confidence Medium

SDKs detected 3

Analyzed 2026-07-03

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

3 SDKs found across 3 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs

Animation 1 SDK

Lottie Airbnb

Authentication 1 SDK

Google Sign-In Google

Machine Learning 1 SDK

ML Kit Text Recognition Google

From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 7 sensitive

25 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Selected photos and videos sensitive

Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

READ USER DICTIONARY standard

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

WRITE USER DICTIONARY standard

GET PACKAGE SIZE standard

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

INTERACT ACROSS PROFILES standard

com.google.android.setupwizard.READ DEVICE ORIGIN FIRST PARTY standard

com.google.android.apps.aicore.service.BIND SERVICE standard

INJECT KEY EVENTS standard

PERSONAL CONTEXT PUBLISH HINTS standard

PERSONAL CONTEXT RECEIVE INSIGHTS standard

PERSONAL CONTEXT HOST INSIGHT SURFACE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Gboard - the Google Keyboard.

What is Gboard - the Google Keyboard built with?

Gboard - the Google Keyboard by Google LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Gboard - the Google Keyboard use?

FlyTrap detected 3 third-party SDKs inside Gboard - the Google Keyboard, including Google Sign-In, Lottie and ML Kit Text Recognition. They span areas such as Authentication, Animation and Machine Learning. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Gboard - the Google Keyboard request?

Gboard - the Google Keyboard requests 25 permissions. 7 of these are sensitive, such as Find accounts on device, Read contacts and Read images. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Gboard - the Google Keyboard safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Gboard - the Google Keyboard requests 25 permissions (7 sensitive) and bundles 3 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Gboard - the Google Keyboard available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.

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SDKs detected

Permissions requested 7 sensitive

Frequently asked questions

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