Google Input Tools is broken

Google Input Tools Stopped Working?
Here's the Fix.

Google Input Tools hasn't been updated since 2021 and no longer works in modern Chrome. Kactyl replaces it completely — all 22 languages it had, plus 280 more. No extension. No install. Works right now.

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Why Google Input Tools stopped working

Google Input Tools was a Chrome extension for typing in Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, and other languages. Google stopped maintaining it in 2021. As Chrome released updates, the extension broke gradually — first on some devices, then on most. Google has never released an official replacement. Millions of users are now looking for an alternative that actually works in 2026.

Google Input Tools vs Kactyl

A direct comparison between what Google Input Tools offered and what Kactyl provides today.

Feature Google Input Tools Kactyl
Works in Chrome 2026 ✗ Broken ✓ Yes
Languages supported ~22 languages 300+ languages
Installation required ✗ Chrome extension ✓ None — open and type
Works on mobile ✗ Desktop only ✓ Android & iPhone
Works in Firefox, Safari, Edge ✗ Chrome only ✓ All browsers
Last updated 2021 2026
Cost Free Free

Every language Google Input Tools had — and more

Kactyl covers all 22 languages from Google Input Tools. Click any language to open the keyboard.

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Arabicعربي
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Amharicአማርኛ
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Bengaliবাংলা
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Chinese中文
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GreekΕλληνικά
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Gujaratiગુજરાતી
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Hebrewעברית
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Hindiहिन्दी
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Japanese日本語
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Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ
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Korean한국어
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Malayalamമലയാളം
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Marathiमराठी
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Nepaliनेपाली
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Persianفارسی
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Punjabiਪੰਜਾਬੀ
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RussianРусский
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Tamilதமிழ்
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Teluguతెలుగు
 🇪🇷
Tigrinyaትግርኛ
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TurkishTürkçe
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Urduاردو
+ 280 more languages not available in Google Input Tools

Why Kactyl is the right replacement

Built for 2026 — not 2015.

No install. Ever.

Open kactyl.com, pick your language, start typing. No Chrome extension, no download, no account. Works the same on any browser.

Mobile ready

Google Input Tools was desktop only. Kactyl's on-screen keyboard is fully touch-enabled — works on iPhone, Android, and tablet.

300+ languages

Every language Google Input Tools had, plus 280 more — African scripts, ancient writing systems, Southeast Asian languages, and more.

Actively maintained

Updated in 2026. New keyboards added regularly. No abandoned Chrome extension that breaks every time Chrome updates.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about switching from Google Input Tools to Kactyl.

Google Input Tools was a Chrome extension last updated in 2021. Chrome security and API changes gradually broke it. Google never released a fix or an official replacement, leaving millions of users without a working typing tool.
Yes. Kactyl supports every language that Google Input Tools covered: Arabic, Amharic, Bengali, Chinese, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish, and Urdu. Kactyl also adds 280+ additional languages.
No. Kactyl requires nothing. Open kactyl.com in any browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — and start typing immediately. No extension, no download, no account needed.
Yes. Kactyl works on Android and iPhone browsers. Google Input Tools was a Chrome desktop extension and never supported mobile. Kactyl's keyboard is fully touch-enabled and adapts to any screen size.
Yes. Kactyl is completely free with no ads, no account, and no paid tier. All 300+ languages are available to everyone for free.
Kactyl is a website, not a browser extension — it cannot be broken by Chrome updates. Browser extensions depend on Chrome APIs that can be deprecated. A website runs independently of the browser's extension system and stays working as long as the site is live.
Open kactyl.com in any browser and select your language — Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, or any of 300+ others. Type using the on-screen keyboard or your physical keyboard with transliteration. Copy the text and paste it anywhere. No download, no extension, no account required. Everything runs directly in the browser.
Google Input Tools was a Chrome extension, not a Chrome setting. It was accessible via the Chrome toolbar after installation. Since Google stopped maintaining it, the extension no longer installs correctly. It does not appear in Chrome settings because it was never part of Chrome itself — it was a separate extension. Kactyl replaces it as a website that works in any browser without any extension.

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