Hangman – Play Free Hangman Online with 30 Categories
The classic word game, with a category for everyone
Guess the hidden word one letter at a time before the drawing is finished. Pick from thirty categories, play in three languages, no account needed.
Pick a category and start guessing
Three rules, one drawing
Tap a key on the screen or type it. Correct letters appear in the word straight away.
Every wrong letter adds a line to the gallows. You have six wrong guesses before it is complete.
Fill in every letter to win. Stuck? A hint reveals one letter, twice per word.
About Hangman.org
Hangman.org is a free home for the pencil-and-paper classic. We curate every word list by hand and group them into categories, from animals for younger players to tricky words with rare letters for people who want a fight.
It runs in the browser on any device, keeps no account, and is available in English, French and German with a keyboard layout to match.
FAQ
Yes. Every category and language is free, with no sign-up.
Six. Each wrong letter adds one part to the drawing: the base, the post, the beam, the rope, and then the figure.
We add new word lists regularly and refresh the existing ones. Suggestions are welcome.
Not yet. A two-player mode where one person picks the word is on our list.
English, French and German. Each has its own word lists and on-screen keyboard.