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GCompris
Educational game for children
by KDE
Official site: flathub.org
About GCompris
GCompris is a high quality educational software suite, including a large number of activities for children aged 2 to 10.
Some of the activities are game orientated, but nonetheless
still educational.
Below you can find a list of categories with some of the
activities available in that category.
computer discovery: keyboard, mouse, different mouse gestures, etc.
arithmetic: table memory, enumeration, mirror image, balance
the scale, change giving, etc.
science: the canal lock, color mixing, gravity concept, etc.
games: memory, connect 4, tic tac toe, sudoku, hanoi tower, etc.
reading: reading practice, etc.
other: learn to tell time, the braille system, maze, music
instruments, etc.
Currently GCompris offers in excess of 100 activities and more
are being developed. GCompris is free software, that means that
you can adapt it to your own needs, improve it and, most
importantly, share it with children everywhere.
How to install GCompris
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.kde.gcompris
- Open GCompris once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is GCompris free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where GCompris is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install GCompris from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.kde.gcompris. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is GCompris safe?
GCompris downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.