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Keyboard Tester

Press each key and see instantly which ones work.

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  • Rating

    4.3 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    Web

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What is Keyboard Tester?

Keyboard Tester shows a full on-screen keyboard that lights up as you press keys, so you can quickly spot dead, sticky or ghosting keys. It is free in the browser and handy when checking a new or second-hand keyboard or laptop.

Pros: what Keyboard Tester does well

  • Instant visual feedback
  • No download needed
  • Useful before buying used

Cons: where it falls short

  • Ads on the site
  • Basic, dated design

Who Keyboard Tester is for

Anyone checking a new, repaired or second-hand keyboard.

Who can skip it

People whose keyboard works perfectly.

Keyboard Tester alternatives

Not sold on Keyboard Tester? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

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Monkeytype

Focus: typing test, typing practice and open source. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. Rated 4.7 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.7Visit

Keybr

Focus: typing practice, touch typing and typing speed. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. Rated 4.6 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit

RaycastEditor's pick, verified

Focus: launcher and shortcuts. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. A desktop app, not a website. Freemium (Keyboard Tester: Free). Adds macOS, Windows and iOS. Rated 4.9 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Desktop AppFree planmacOS, Windows
4.9Visit

Loop

Focus: macos, window manager and productivity. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. A Mac app, not a website. Adds macOS. Rated 4.8 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.8Visit

MonitorControl

Focus: macos, monitor and brightness. Shares utility with Keyboard Tester. A Mac app, not a website. Adds macOS. Rated 4.8 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.8Visit

mpv

Focus: video player, media and subtitles. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. A desktop app, not a website. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.7 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit

Free alternatives to Keyboard Tester

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

TypingClub

Focus: typing, touch typing and lessons. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. A web app, not a website. Rated 4.7 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.7Visit

Espanso

Focus: text expander, snippets and open source. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. A desktop app, not a website. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit

Sniffnet

Focus: network monitor, traffic and privacy. Shares troubleshooting with Keyboard Tester. A desktop app, not a website. Rated 4.6 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Desktop AppFreeCross-Platform
4.6Visit

keyd

Focus: key remapping, shortcuts and linux. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. Adds Linux. Rated 4.5 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

OtherFreeLinux
4.5Visit

Quicksilver

Focus: launcher, macos and open source. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. A Mac app, not a website. Adds macOS. Rated 4.5 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit

yabai

Focus: window manager, tiling and macos. Shares keyboard with Keyboard Tester. A Mac app, not a website. Adds macOS. Rated 4.5 (Keyboard Tester: 4.3).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit
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