GCompris facts for kids
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| Original author(s) | Bruno Coudoin |
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| Developer(s) | KDE, Timothée Giet and Johnny Jazeix (maintainers) |
| Initial release | 19 June 2000 |
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25.1.1
 / 10 June 2025 |
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| Operating system | Android, BSD, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows |
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| Available in | more than 50 languages |
| Type | Educational entertainment, Educational software |
| License | New (Qt Quick): Since 1.1: AGPL-3.0-only 0.11 to 1.0: GPL-3.0-or-later Legacy (GTK): 8.5 to 15.10: GPL-3.0-or-later 0.2.4? to 8.4.13: GPL-2.0-or-later |
GCompris is a fun collection of educational games and activities for children. It's designed for kids aged 2 to 10 years old. GCompris helps children learn about computers, numbers, science, and more through engaging play.
This software is special because it's free and open-source. This means anyone can use it, share it, and even help make it better. GCompris is available on many different devices, including computers running Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows, as well as Android phones and tablets. Since February 2020, the full version of GCompris has been completely free for everyone to enjoy.
The name GCompris is a clever play on words from the French language. It sounds just like the French phrase "J'ai compris," which means "I have understood."
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Fun Activities in GCompris
GCompris is packed with many different games and learning tools. In 2024, there were 190 activities available. These activities are grouped into several categories to help kids learn various skills.
Exploring the Computer
- Learn about the keyboard and how to type.
- Practice using a computer mouse.
- Discover different ways to click and move the mouse.
Numbers and Math
- Play memory games with numbers.
- Practice counting and understanding quantities.
- Solve puzzles using tables and patterns.
- Explore mirror images and symmetry.
Science Adventures
- Learn about how a canal lock works.
- Understand the water cycle and how water moves on Earth.
- Discover how a submarine dives and surfaces.
- Experiment with simple electric circuits.
Geography Quizzes
- Place countries on a map to learn about different places.
Brainy Games
- Play classic games like chess and connect 4.
- Challenge your memory with matching games.
- Enjoy strategic games like oware and sudoku.
Reading Practice
- Improve your reading skills with special activities.
Other Cool Stuff
- Learn how to tell time on a clock.
- Solve puzzles of famous paintings.
- Create your own drawings using vector tools.
- Make short cartoons.
How GCompris Was Made
The first version of GCompris was created in 2000 by Bruno Coudoin. He is a software engineer from France. From the very beginning, GCompris was shared freely online. It was protected by a special license that allowed people to use and change it.
Bruno wanted to create a good educational program specifically for computers running Linux. Over the years, many other developers and artists joined the project. Their help has made GCompris much better, with improved graphics and even more activities.
Different Versions of GCompris
There are two main versions, or "branches," of GCompris. The older version, called the GTK+ branch, has 144 activities. This version is now mainly for maintenance, meaning it doesn't get new features. The last update for the GTK+ version was in October 2015.
The newer version of GCompris was completely rebuilt. It uses modern programming tools and languages like JavaScript, QML, and C++. This newer version is where all the new development and activities are added.
See also
In Spanish: GCompris para niños
