Why do I need to test my keyboard?
You may be having issues with certain keys in your keyboard. And maybe you can't figure out if the issue is related to the hardware or the software that you're using. Our free online Keyboard Tester is designed to help you with that. It can help you check if all your keys are working.
How to use this tool?
Using our online free Keyboard Tester tool is very simple. All you need to do is click on the key/ keys you want to test. If the key works fine, our tool will display whether the key was pressed or not. It will also light up the key that has been pressed on the virtual keyboard. For example: if you press the key 'j' on your keyboard, it will display- 'j' pressed on the spce above the virtual keyboard. If you press a key and our tool doesn't display any such statement or doesn't light the key up, it might be problematic.
Can I check if a stuck button is working?
Yes, of course. Our Keyboard Tester tool will check if your stuck button is working or not in no time at all.
What to do if I have a stuck button on my keyboard?
You can try taking the key out and placing it back correctly again. Or you may try replacing the key. If that does not work, you may have to replace the entire keyboard.
Will spilling liquid on the keyboard spoil it?
Yes, liquids can be harmful for your keyboards, we highly recommend you to not even type with wet hands because that will leave moisture in the keyboard and can damage it completely.
Can I use the online Keyboard Tester for Windows tool without having any knowledge of computer hardware?
Our free online Keyboard testing tool can be used by anybody and everybody. For using this function, you don’t need to have any knowledge of computer hardware, or even software as a matter of fact.
Do I need to install any software to use this tool?
No. Our keyboard test tool is completely online and does not require any additional software to be installed.
What do I do if one of my keys still isn't working in some applications?
If you discovered on our website that your key is working fine but is still causing issues in some third-party applications, we recommend seeking additional assistance from the program's support staff. If you tell them that your key is working on hwtests.com, they will be able to identify the fault much faster.
Is it safe to use the Keyboard Tester?
Keyboard Tester for Windows is one of the safest and most secure free online tools. It has no harmful links or unwanted ads. It is absolutely trouble-free and does its job perfectly well. At the same time, it does not save any of the user data. All your data is encrypted and secure using HTTPS protocol, only you can access your data while keyboard testing.
While using this tool, will any ads pop up?
Not at all. Our Keyboard Tester tool is completely web-based and requires no additional signup or registration. So, no advertisements will pop up if you use this tool.
Do I have to pay to test the keyboard?
No. Our Keyboard tester for Windows tool is completely online and absolutely free. You don't need to make any payments at all to use this free tool.
How much time does it need to test the keyboard?
Once you click on the key you want to test, it instantly displays whether a key was pressed or not. Additionally, it specifies the key too. Hence, you can test your keyboard in no time at all.
Will this tool save anything to its server?
Our online free Keyboard Tester does not save any of the user data. It is absolutely safe to use. While testing the key of the user, our site does not record or save any user data. All the data is encrypted and can only be accessed by the user.
Will I have to sign up or log in to use this Keyboard Tester tool?
No signing up or logging in is required on our website. You can use our online Keyboard Tester for free and without any prompts for signing up.
Does it support both Android and iOS platforms?
Yes. Our free Keyboard testing feature works on all platforms. You can access it from any operating system. It is completely browser-based and can be accessed from any device with a keyboard. You can also use it to test external keyboards.
Does the Keyboard Tester work on pcs and laptops?
Yes. Our free Keyboard testing feature works on all platforms. You can access it from any operating system. It is completely browser-based and can be accessed from any device with a keyboard including laptops and pcs. You can also use it to test external keyboards.
Which Windows versions does the Keyboard Tester tool support?
Our Keyboard Tester feature is completely web-based. Because of that, it provides our users cross-platform support. This means that our tool supports all versions of Windows. In more general terms, it supports all the versions of all Operating Systems. For Mac OS, you can head to our Keyboard tester for Mac tool.
