Free Keylogger for Windows — Try Every Feature Free for 3 Days

Refog Keylogger is a keystroke logger for Windows that is free to download and try. Every feature is unlocked for 3 days with no credit card, so you can record keystrokes, websites, and chats before you decide. Designed for parents and individuals, with optional cloud access to logs from any device. Start your free trial.

Refog Keylogger is a Windows application that captures every keystroke typed on the computer and stores each entry with a timestamp and the active application name. Download it free and try every feature for 3 days — no credit card required to start.

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What Is Refog Keylogger?

Refog Keylogger is a Windows keystroke logger that records every key pressed on the PC and saves each entry to a secure log. You can download it and try every feature free for 3 days — no payment details needed to start. After the trial, a subscription keeps recording, the cloud dashboard, and updates active. It is built for parents and individuals who want a clear record of what is typed on a computer they own.

What's Included in the Free Trial

The 3-day trial is the full product, not a stripped-down preview. From the moment you install it, every capability is switched on:

All features unlocked. Keystroke logging, website history, chat capture, and screenshots all work during the trial.
No credit card to start. You create an account and install — no payment details are required to begin the trial.
Cloud dashboard included. Review the logs remotely from any browser during the trial, exactly as paid users do.
A subscription after the trial. When the 3 days end, a subscription keeps everything running; without one, recording stops.

How It Works in 3 Steps

Download & install — the installer is lightweight and finishes in a couple of minutes on any modern PC. Install it only on a computer you own and tell your child or disclosed employee that monitoring is active.
Run in the background — the program runs quietly without getting in the way, and access to the logs is protected by the password you set during setup. Visible, disclosed monitoring is the recommended default; an optional discreet mode is available for younger children on a household device where you have already explained that the family computer is monitored.
Review logs — open the local log on the monitored PC with your password, or sign in to your Refog account from any browser to read keystrokes remotely.

What It Records

Refog Keylogger captures every key typed in every application on the monitored PC: web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), messaging apps, email clients, document editors, and games. Each entry is stamped with the date, time, and active application — so you see what was typed and where it was typed.

Refog Keylogger interface showing keystroke logs on a Windows PC.

What Happens After the Trial

Most tools marketed as "free keyloggers" are short trials that disable core features after a few days, or shareware that demands a license once a usage threshold is hit. Refog is upfront instead: the 3-day trial is the complete product, and when it ends a subscription keeps it running.

Every feature during the trial. Keystroke logging works on day 1, day 2, and day 3 with nothing held back.
No hidden charges to start. You are never asked for card details to begin the trial.
Keep it running. After the trial, a subscription maintains recording, cloud access, and updates; without one, recording stops.

Trial vs Subscription

The trial unlocks everything for 3 days. A subscription keeps the same full feature set running with no time limit:

Feature	Free 3-day trial	Subscription
Keystroke recording	✅	✅
Active-application tagging	✅	✅
Optional discreet mode (disclosed)	✅	✅
Local + cloud log access	✅	✅
Periodic screenshot capture	✅	✅
Website visit history	✅	✅
Chat tracking (WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger)	✅	✅
Recording after 3 days	—	✅

Try everything free for 3 days; keep it running with a subscription.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Footprint: lightweight installer with negligible CPU and memory impact
No additional drivers required

Trusted by Parents and Individuals Since 2002

Refog has shipped Windows monitoring software since 2002 and has been installed on more than 5 million computers across 201 countries. Refog Keylogger is maintained by the same engineering team that releases Personal Monitor — it is not abandonware, and updates ship for new Windows versions as they are released.

"I was looking for a simple way to know what my kids were doing online. The free trial let me try Refog Keylogger properly before paying — it's easy, and it works." — Mark D., Parent

"Refog does exactly what it promises: logs every key without any fuss. The 3-day trial gave me the confidence to subscribe." — Jennifer L.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Refog Keylogger free?

You can download Refog Keylogger and use every feature free for 3 days — no credit card required to start the trial. The trial is the full product: keystroke logging, website history, chat capture, and screenshots all work. When the 3 days end, a subscription keeps everything running; without one, recording stops. There is no cut-down free tier that keeps recording after the trial.

What does it record?

Every keystroke typed in any application on the PC — browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, messaging apps, email clients, document editors, games, and anything else. Each entry in the log is timestamped and tagged with the application where the input occurred, giving you a clear, chronological record of all typed activity.

Will the person using the computer know it's installed?

By default Refog runs as a visible, named application with a persistent on-screen indicator while monitoring is active, so the people using a computer you own can see that it is installed. For younger children, an optional discreet mode is available on a device you own, after you have disclosed monitoring within your household. Access to settings is protected by a password configured during installation.

Which versions of Windows does it support?

Refog Keylogger is fully compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11, including all major feature updates to both. It runs on 32-bit and 64-bit systems without requiring additional drivers or software. The installer is lightweight and has a minimal system footprint, so it does not affect the performance of the monitored PC.

How do I install it?

Download the installer from the official Refog website and run it on the computer you own and want to monitor — your family PC or a company device. The setup wizard walks you through the process in a few minutes — you choose visible or discreet mode and set a password to protect access to the logs. No technical background is needed. The entire process is designed to be straightforward for any PC user.

What happens when the free trial ends?

The 3-day trial unlocks every feature — keystroke logging, website visit history, periodic screenshot capture, and activity tracking in messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger. When the trial ends, a subscription keeps all of it running, along with remote log delivery by email and cloud dashboard access. There is no cut-down free tier that keeps recording after the trial; without an active subscription, recording stops.

Is it legal to use a keylogger?

It depends on context and jurisdiction. Installing monitoring software on a computer you own — such as a family PC to oversee a child's activity, or a company device with employees' informed consent — is generally lawful in most countries. Installing it on someone else's computer without their knowledge for the purpose of accessing personal data, passwords, or financial information is illegal. Refog Keylogger is built for transparent, consent-based use. If you are unsure whether your specific situation is covered, consult a legal professional familiar with the laws in your country or state.

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