Sudoku tool

Sudoku Solver

Type a sudoku into the grid below and we'll fill in the rest. The solver runs on your device and works for any standard 9×9 puzzle.

How to use it
  1. Type the given numbers
    Click a cell and type a digit from 1 to 9. Leave the blanks empty.
  2. Press Solve
    The empty cells fill in. The numbers we worked out are shown in blue so they're easy to tell apart from your input.
  3. Share or clear
    Copy the share link to send the puzzle to a friend, or hit Clear to start a new one.

When to use the solver

The solver is for two things: confirming a tricky puzzle has an answer at all, and checking your work after you're done. It's not a way to "skip" hard sudokus. that takes the fun out of it.

If you want help while you're still playing, try the step-by-step solver instead. It shows one move at a time and tells you why it works, so you actually learn something.

Solver FAQ

Does the solver work on every sudoku?

Yes, for standard 9×9 puzzles with one solution. If your grid has two valid answers or none at all, the solver will say so.

Is my puzzle sent to a server?

No. The solver runs entirely in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.

How fast is it?

Most puzzles solve in a few hundred microseconds. Even the hardest evil-level grids finish in under a second.

Can I share a puzzle with someone?

Yes. After typing it in, click Copy share link. The URL includes the puzzle, so whoever opens it will see the same grid.