How to Get Snap Tap / SOCD on Any Keyboard (Free Software Method)

Many gamers have recently seen videos about Razer Snap Tap and Wooting SOCD, features that improve movement by prioritising the last pressed key. These features are handy in games like Valorant, CS2, and Overwatch, where fast strafing and jiggle peeking matter.

The good news?
You don’t need to buy an expensive keyboard to get similar Snap Tap / SOCD behaviour.

You can use a free, open-source tool called Hitboxer to enable SOCD on almost any keyboard.

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What Is Snap Tap / SOCD?

SOCD stands for Simultaneous Opposite Cardinal Directions.

This controls what happens when you press opposite movement keys at the same time, such as:

A + D (Left + Right)
W + S (Forward + Backward)

Normal Keyboard Behaviour:

❌ Both keys cancel out
❌ Your character stops
❌ Movement gets “jammed”

With Snap Tap / SOCD:

✅ The last pressed key wins
✅ No input jamming
✅ Smoother strafing and jiggle peeks

This is why pro players and competitive gamers care about this feature.

What Is Hitboxer?

Hitboxer is a free, open-source key remapping and SOCD tool created by developer Valentin Ignatev.

It allows you to:

Enable SOCD (last input priority)
Create profiles per game
Apply SOCD only to specific keys (like A + D)
Avoid movement jamming
Get Snap Tap–like behavior on any keyboard

According to the official GitHub, Hitboxer supports multiple SOCD modes and is actively updated.

How to Set Up Snap Tap / SOCD Using Hitboxer

Download

Step-by-Step Setup:

Download Hitboxer v0.13 from above
Extract the ZIP file
Run hitboxer.exe
Create a profile for your game (E.g., Valorant, CS: GO, etc.).
Add mappings for:
- A + D (Left + Right)
- (Optional) W + S (Forward + Backward)
Set mapping type to OPPOSITE (Last Wins)
Minimise Hitboxer to the tray
Launch your game

Now your keyboard will behave like it has Snap Tap / SOCD.

Windows Security Warning — Is It Safe?

Windows Defender or SmartScreen may show a warning when opening Hitboxer.

This happens because:

The app is not digitally signed
It uses low-level keyboard hooks (like many remappers)

According to the developer:

The project is open source
You can inspect all the code on GitHub
It does not include malware
Antivirus may flag it due to how it handles input

Always download from the official GitHub to stay safe.

Can You Get Banned for Using SOCD Software?

Important:

Hitboxer does NOT:

Inject into game files
Modify game memory
Provide aim assist or cheats

However:

⚠️ Some games or tournaments may restrict input tools
⚠️ Anti-cheat systems and rules can change
⚠️ Always use at your own risk

Some players have reported kicks or restrictions in certain competitive environments. Always check your game’s policies before using any input software.