LeanType APK v4.2.9 · Latest Version for Android
LeanType is a private, open-source Android keyboard based on HeliBoard, with gesture typing, clipboard tools, themes and zero tracking.
- Version
- 4.2.9
- Updated
- Oct 25, 2026
- Size
- 13 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+
- Developer
- LeanBitLab
- Category
- Personalization
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Package
- com.leanbitlab.leantype
Screenshots
What's New in v4.2.9
- Integrated companion GIF plugin with GIPHY/Tenor search, live preview, and WhatsApp stickers.
- Added CJK companion engine for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean with dedicated candidate strip UI.
- Added full keyboard horizontal swipe gestures and 2D backspace swipe selection adjustments.
- Enabled gesture typing trails and floating preview in emoji and clipboard search/edit fields.
- Fixed suggestion replacement and cursor desync in Chrome, Brave, and web browser editors.
- Hardened batch edit li
What is LeanType?
LeanType builds on the AOSP and HeliBoard keyboards and adds extra productivity tools while keeping everything on your device. There is no telemetry and no internet access for typing, so what you write stays private, and you can shape the layout and look exactly the way you like.
Key Features
- No telemetry, ads or tracking
- Gesture typing and smart suggestions
- Clipboard history and text tools
- Custom layouts, themes and key sizes
- Many languages and dictionaries
Getting Started
Enable LeanType in Android keyboard settings and pick it as default. Add the dictionaries for your languages in its settings to get better suggestions.
Open Source and Privacy
LeanType is developed in the open by LeanBitLab and released under the GPL-3.0 license. The code is hosted at github.com/LeanBitLab/LeanType, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install LeanType APK
- Tap Download and get the LeanType v4.2.9 APK (13 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LeanType free?
Yes. LeanType is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this LeanType APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does LeanType need?
LeanType v4.2.9 requires Android 6.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of LeanType?
The source code is available at https://github.com/LeanBitLab/LeanType. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
