Gboard - the Google Keyboard
Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Gboard - the Google Keyboard

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| Google LLC

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: November 25, 2025

Run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on PC or Mac

What’s better than using Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google LLC? Well, try it on a big screen, on your PC or Mac, with BlueStacks to see the difference.

Gboard feels like the keyboard that people wish every app came with. It is quick, it does not freeze, and the swipe typing is actually smooth, even when running Android apps on a PC through BlueStacks. Swiping across letters with a mouse or trackpad still works, and regular tap typing has that nice snappy feel. Voice typing is there for longer messages, and handwriting input is handy for scribbling a name or a quick note. Emojis and GIFs are built right into the keyboard, so hunting for the right reaction does not break the flow.

The best part for anyone who switches languages is how it handles multiple ones at the same time. Turn on a few languages and it will suggest and autocorrect across them without forcing a manual switch. There is Google Translate inside the keyboard too, so text can turn into another language as it is being typed. It covers hundreds of languages, from English, Spanish, Hindi, and Arabic to plenty of regional ones.

Little touches make daily typing easier. Slide on the space bar to move the cursor, slide left from delete to remove whole chunks of text, and add a permanent number row if that is your thing. Long press gives quick access to symbols. One handed mode helps on large screens, and themes let someone keep it clean or add borders to keys. On Wear OS, it brings the same basics to a watch, including swipe, voice, and emojis. A quick note, some features are not available on Android Go devices.

BlueStacks brings your apps to life on a bigger screen—seamless and straightforward.

How to Download and Run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Gboard - the Google Keyboard in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Gboard - the Google Keyboard from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Gboard - the Google Keyboard

  • Click the Gboard - the Google Keyboard icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Gboard - the Google Keyboard - FAQs

  • How to Run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Gboard - the Google Keyboard on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Gboard - the Google Keyboard PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.