How To: Google Keyboard with Number Pad

[lopri]

Quite easy to enable. It is not lollipop exclusive.

http://www.androidcentral.com/how-add-dedicated-number-row-google-keyboard

 

[wilds]

Excellent!

Enabled on my GS5 4.4.4. Was never a huge fan of Samsung's keyboard.... This new layout feels a little cramped, but I'll adjust.

 

[ChronoReverse]

Too cramped. Luckily Swiftkey has a dedicated number row.

 

[wilds]

I've been texting a lot with this new keyboard. I still feel like it's a little cramped but it isn't that bad. I think it needs a little tweaking but I like the dedicated keys.