Template:Infobox OS/sandbox

Android
	Screenshot Android 13 home screen with Pixel Launcher
Developer	Various (mostly Google)
Written in	Java, Kotlin (UI), C (core), C++ and others
OS family	Unix-like (modified Linux kernel)
Working state	Current
Source model	Open source, freeware (most devices include proprietary components, such as Google Play Services or One UI)
Initial release	September 23, 2008; 16 years ago
Latest release	Android 13 / August 15, 2022; 2 years ago
Latest preview	Android 14: DP1 / February 8, 2023; 2 years ago
Marketing target	Smartphones, tablet computers, smart TVs (Android TV), Android Auto and smartwatches (Wear OS)
Available in	100+ languages
Update method	Over-the-air
Package manager	APK-based
Platforms	ARM64 (previous versions were also compatible with ARMv7, x86, x86-64 and RISC-V unofficially still supported via third-party solutions)
Kernel type	Monolithic (Linux kernel)
Userland	Bionic libc, mksh shell, Toybox as core utilities
Default; user interface	Graphical (multi-touch)
License	Apache License 2.0 for userspace software; GNU GPL v2 for the Linux kernel modifications;
Support status
	Supported
Articles in the series
	Android version history

Windows
	Logo as of October 2021
Developer	Microsoft
Source model	Closed-source; Source-available (through Shared Source Initiative);
Initial release	November 20, 1985; 39 years ago
Latest release	24H2 (10.0.26100.4066) (May 27, 2025; 2 days ago) [±]
Latest preview	Release Preview Channel 24H2 (10.0.26100.4202) (May 27, 2025; 2 days ago) [±] Beta Channel 24H2 (10.0.26120.4161) (May 23, 2025; 6 days ago) [±] Dev Channel 24H2 (10.0.26200.5603) (May 19, 2025; 10 days ago) [±] Canary Channel 10.0.27863.1000 (May 23, 2025; 6 days ago) [±]
Marketing target	Personal computing
Available in	110 languages
Update method	Windows Update; Microsoft Store; Windows Server Update Services (WSUS);
Package manager	Windows Installer (.msi, .msix, .msp), executable file (.exe), Universal Windows Platform (.appx, .appxbundle)
Platforms	IA-32, x86-64, ARM, ARM64; Previously: 16-bit x86, DEC Alpha, MIPS, PowerPC, Itanium
Kernel type	Windows NT family: Hybrid; Windows Embedded Compact/Windows CE: Hybrid or Monolithic; Windows 9x and earlier: Monolithic (MS-DOS and VMM32);
Default; user interface	Windows shell
License	Proprietary commercial software

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Company / developer	{{{developer}}}
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OS family	{{{family}}}
Operating system	{{{version_of}}}
Working state	{{{working_state}}}
Source model	{{{source_model}}}
Released to manufacturing	{{{RTM_date}}}
General availability	{{{GA_date}}}
Final release	{{{latest release version}}} / {{{latest release date}}}
Final preview	{{{latest preview version}}} / {{{latest preview date}}}
Marketing target	{{{marketing_target}}}
Available in	{{{language}}}
Update method	{{{updatemodel}}}
Package manager	{{{package_manager}}}
Supported platforms	{{{supported_platforms}}}
Kernel type	{{{kernel_type}}}
Userland	{{{userland}}}
Influenced	{{{influenced}}}
Influenced by	{{{influenced_by}}}
Default user interface	{{{ui}}}
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This template can be used to provide a summary for articles on computer operating systems.

Usage

{{Infobox OS
| name                   = <!-- Name of program or distribution -->
| logo                   = <!-- Filename only: no wikilink, Image: or File: -->
| logo size              = 
| logo caption           = 
| logo alt               = 
| screenshot             = <!-- Filename only: no wikilink, Image: or File: -->
| caption                = 
| screenshot_alt         = 
| collapsible            = 
| version of             = <!-- For articles about releases of operating systems ONLY -->
| developer              = <!-- Name of main developer or sponsor-->
| family                 = <!-- "Unix-like" or "Microsoft Windows" -->
| working state          = <!-- "Current", "Discontinued" (operating systems), or "No longer supported" (releases) -->
| source model           = <!-- "[[Open-source software|Open source]]", "Closed-source", or "Source-available" -->
| released               = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} -->
| discontinued           = <!-- DON'T use this for articles about releases of operating systems. -->
| RTM date               = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} ONLY for articles about OS releases -->
| GA date                = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} ONLY for articles about OS releases -->
| latest release version = 
| latest release date    = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} -->
| latest preview version = 
| latest preview date    = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} -->
| repo                   = <!-- {{URL|https://example.com}} -->
| marketing target       = 
| programmed in          = 
| language               = <!-- Supported human languages (English, French, Italian, Arabic, ...) -->
| language count         = 
| language footnote      = 
| update model           = <!-- APT, Windows Update, etc. -->
| package manager        = <!-- dpkg, rpm, Windows installer, etc. -->
| supported platforms    = <!-- [[IA-32]], [[x86-64]], [[Itanium]], [[ARM architecture family|ARM]], etc. -->
| kernel type            = <!-- Hybrid, Monolithic, Microkernel, Exokernel, Nanokernel, etc. -->
| userland               = 
| ui                     = 
| license                = 
| preceded by            = 
| succeeded by           = 
| website                = <!-- {{URL|www.example.org}} -->
| tagline                = 
| support status         = <!-- For articles about releases of operating systems ONLY -->
| other articles         = 
}}

Parameters

This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Infobox OS in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for Infobox OS

This template can be used to provide a summary for articles on computer operating systems and their particular releases.

Template parameters[Edit template data]
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Name	`name`	Name of the infobox. This is used internally in combination with Template:Latest stable software release/'name' and is also displayed at the top of the infobox if the Title parameter is absent. It must be pure text. Do not include any wikimarkup in this parameter. Default PAGENAME	String	required
Title	`title`	Name of the operating system. Displayed at the top of the infobox. If not specified the 'Name' parameter or the PAGENAME are used. It should be plain text. Do not include a wikilink, hyperlink or image in this parameter.	String	optional
Logo	`logo`	An image path for the logo associated with this operating system. Logos used must comply with [[Wikipedia:Logos]] guidelines. For example: 'File:Microsoft Windows XP Logo.svg'	File	optional
Logo size	`logo size` `logo_size`	A width for the image, including the 'px'; the default is '250px'. For example: '106px'	String	optional
Logo caption	`logo caption` `logo_caption`	Icon to display in the title	Content	optional
Logo's alternative text	`logo alt` `logo_alt`	An alternative text for the logo. The alternative text is read by screen readers for the blind and must fill out the role of the logo.	String	optional
Screenshot	`screenshot`	A screenshot depicting the operating system in its default configuration. Screen shots should not include any non-standard themes, third-party applications, or personally identifiable information. For example: 'File:Windows 8 screenshot.png'	File	optional
Screenshot size	`screenshot_size`	A width for the screenshot, including the 'px'; the default is '290px'. For example: '200px'	String	optional
Screenshot's alternative text	`screenshot_alt`	An alternative text for the screenshot. The alternative text is read by screen readers for the blind and must fill out the role of the screenshot.	String	optional
Caption	`caption`	A caption describing the screenshot. Use of the word 'screenshot' in the description can be considered redundant, as the template places the image in a section titled 'Screenshot'. For example: 'Screenshot of the Windows 8 desktop'	Content	optional
Collapsible	`collapsible`	If the screenshot is too big, this parameter set to 'yes' will collapse this Default no	Line	optional
Version of	`version of` `version_of`	Name of operating system. (For articles about particular operating system releases.)	Content	optional
Developer	`developer`	Name of the current developer of the software product. It can be either an individual or an organization/business. For example: 'Microsoft'	Content	optional
Programmed in	`programmed in` `prog language` `prog_language` `programmed_in`	Programming languages this operating system is written in. For example: '[[C (programming language)\|C]]'	Content	optional
Family	`family`	The name of the family of operating systems that this version is a part of. Examples include '[[Microsoft Windows]]', '[[Unix-like]]' and '[[Mac OS]]'; 'Linux' and 'Mac OS X' are not OS families	String	optional
Working state	`working state` `working_state`	Working state of the operating system. Can be 'Current', 'Discontinued', or 'No longer supported'	Line	optional
Source model	`source model` `source_model`	Source model of the operating system. Can be '[[Open-source software]]', '[[Closed-source]]', or '[[Source-available]]'. Do not use 'free software', 'free and open-source software' or 'FOSS' as they are mainly licensing models and may or may not use the 'open-source' development methodology	Line	optional
Initial release	`released`	The date of first public release of operating system. Should be set to {{Start date and age\|Year\|Month\|Day}}. The value of this field is not shown if 'RTM date' or 'GA date' parameters are set	Content	optional
Discontinued	`discontinued`	Set to 'yes' if operating system is discontinued. Note: operating-system versions cannot be discontinued; do not use this parameter in articles about operating-system versions Default no	Line	optional
Released to manufacturing	`RTM date` `RTM_date` `first release date` `first_release_date`	The date when operating system version was released to manufacturing. Should be set to {{Start date and age\|Year\|Month\|Day}}. Any value in this field disables display of 'Released' parameter. Note: only particular versions of operating systems may be released to manufacturing; do not use this parameter in articles about operating systems	Content	optional
Citation for release to manufacturing info	`RTM url` `RTM_url`	DEPRECATED. Do not use.	Unbalanced wikitext	deprecated
General availability	`GA date` `GA_date`	The date when operating system version became generally available. Should be set to {{Start date and age\|Year\|Month\|Day}}. Any value in this field disables display of 'Released' parameter. Note: only particular versions of operating systems may be released to manufacturing; do not use this parameter in articles about operating systems	Content	optional
Citation for general availability info	`GA url` `GA_url`	DEPRECATED. Do not use.	Unbalanced wikitext	deprecated
Latest release version	`latest release version` `latest_release_version` `release version` `release_version`	For operating systems, the version number of latest stable release (for example 'Windows 8.1'). For operating system versions, the version of latest stable build (for example '6.3.9600')	Line	optional
Latest release date	`latest release date` `latest_release_date` `release date` `release_date`	The date of latest stable release (for operating systems) or build (for operating system versions). Should be set to {{Start date and age\|Year\|Month\|Day}}	Content	optional
Citation for release info	`release url` `release_url`	DEPRECATED. Do not use.	Unbalanced wikitext	deprecated
Latest preview version	`latest preview version` `latest_preview_version` `preview version` `preview_version`	For operating systems, the version number of latest preview ('beta', 'unstable', 'development') release (for example 'Windows 8 Consumer Preview'). For operating system versions, the version of latestpreview ('beta', 'unstable', 'development') build (for example '8250')	Line	optional
Latest preview date	`latest preview date` `latest_preview_date` `preview date` `preview_date`	The date of latest preview ('beta', 'unstable', 'development') release (for operating systems) or build (for operating system versions). Should be set to {{Start date and age\|Year\|Month\|Day}}	Content	optional
Citation for preview info	`preview url` `preview_url`	DEPRECATED. Do not use.	Unbalanced wikitext	deprecated
Source code repository	`repo`	The online source code repository, if available. For example, the sourceforge or github project page. As with the website parameter, this should use the {{URL}} template. In the absence of this parameter, infobox attempts to acquire the repository link from Wikidata. This parameter overrides the Wikidata link.	String	optional
Marketing target	`marketing target` `marketing_target`	Target audience of operating system or its version	String	optional
Language count	`language count`	Number of languages supported. Causes the list of languages to become collapsed.	Number	optional
Language footnote	`language footnote`	A citation for the number of languages supported. (The list of languages can have an independent citation.) Include<ref> tags if you use the footnote system.	Unbalanced wikitext	optional
Language	`language` `human language` `human_language`	Human languages this operating system is available in. Avoid stating just number of translations or wikilinking languages	String	optional
Update model	`update model` `updatemodel` `update_model`	Tools or methods of updating operating system	String	optional
Package manager	`package manager` `package_manager`	Wikilinked name of package management software supplied with operating system	Content	optional
Supported platforms	`supported platforms` `supported_platforms`	Hardware platforms supported by operating system	String	optional
Kernel type	`kernel type` `kernel_type`	Type of kernel of operating system. Possible values include '[[Monolithic kernel\|Monolithic]]' or '[[Microkernel]]'. Note: for Linux distributions, this should be '[[Monolithic kernel\|Monolithic]] ([[Linux kernel\|Linux]])'	Content	optional
Userland	`userland`	(For Unix-like operating systems) type of userland of operating system. Examples include 'BSD' and '[[GNU Core Utilities\|GNU]]'	Content	optional
Influenced	`influenced`	Name of technologies, software, devices or methodologies that this operating system influenced.	String	optional
Influenced by	`influenced by` `influenced_by`	Name of other technology, software, devices or methodology that influenced the creation of this operating system.	String	optional
Default user interface	`ui`	User interface the default installation of operating system boots into	Content	optional
License	`license`	License or licensing model used for this operating system. May be set either to well-known license or licenses with wikilink (for example: '[[GPLv2]]'), or to licensing model ('[[Proprietary software\|Proprietary]]' or '[[Freeware]]')	Content	optional
Preceded by	`preceded by` `preceded_by`	For operating system: OS or list of OSs that were officially superseded by this operating system. For operating system versions: previous version of the operating system intended for the same target audience	Content	optional
Succeeded by	`succeeded by` `succeeded_by`	For operating system: OS that officially superseded this operating system. For operating system versions: next version of the operating system intended for the same target audience	String	optional
Official website	`website`	The web site URL of the software package. This URL must be readable in print. Therefore, you should use '{{tl\|URL}}' template like this: '{{URL\|http://www.example.com}}'. Avoid using printer-hostile forms like '[http://www.example.com Example website]'. In absence of this parameter, infobox attempts to acquire the website link from Wikidata. This parameter overrides the Wikidata link. (It is useful when a second infobox for something different is defined on a page.) In addition, the special value 'hide' suppresses this field, even in presence of a Wikidata link. (It is useful for articles that have several infoboxes and do not want all of them show a Wikidata link ad nauseam.)	Content	optional
Tagline	`tagline`	A marketing tagline fits perfectly here. Used on iOS and iPadOS version pages.	String	optional
Support status	`support status` `support_status`	Support status of operating system version. Not applicable to operating systems	String	optional
Other articles	`other articles` `other_articles`	List of very closely related articles. For loosely related articles, consider using the 'See also' section instead.	Content	optional
Body style	`bodystyle`	CSS style rules to be applied to the entire infobox. Use only when absolutely necessary. Do not use for evil. ;)	String	optional

Moving release data outside the article

The subject's latest release version, latest release date, latest preview version and latest preview date can be moved outside the article.

Template method (single wiki)

Users visiting the article may click the version number or "[±]" link in the infobox to edit that external source. This mode is very useful for articles about software products whose vendors keep releasing updates or newer versions. With this mode is enabled, users can quickly and effectively edit the release data without editing the article proper (and cluttering its edit history with inconsequential edits).

Note, however, that if |latest release version= or |latest preview version= parameters are explicitly specified, the infobox does not look for external sources. (This can be useful if, for example, the preview version is frequently updated, but the release version is not.)

To make the infobox retrieve release data from outside the article:

Create an external source that supplies data for latest stable release. To do so:
1. Copy and paste the following URL into your browser's address bar, replacing INFOBOX_NAME with the value supplied in |name= parameter of the infobox:
  //en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:Latest_stable_software_release/INFOBOX_NAME&action=edit&preload=Template:LSR/syntax
2. In the page that opens, fill in the required information.
3. Save the page.
Create an external source that supplies data for latest preview release. To do so:
1. Copy and paste the following URL into your browser's address bar, replacing INFOBOX_NAME with the value suppplied in |name= parameter of the infobox:
  //en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:Latest_preview_software_release/INFOBOX_NAME&action=edit&preload=Latest preview release/syntax
2. In the page that opens, fill in the required information.
3. Save the page.
In the main article, delete |latest release version=, |latest release date=, |latest preview version= or |latest preview date= parameters.
Save the article.
Refresh the article.

Wikidata method (multi-language, potentially all wikis)

With a Wikidata entry, OS version information can be input once, and then automatically transcluded to any Wikipedia in any language, as long as they are using a Wikidata template for their data.

See: Template:Wikidata for usage information
See: Deepin for a usage example.

Examples

Computer operating system

{{Infobox OS
| name = Windows
| logo = Windows logo and wordmark - 2021.svg
| logo size = 250px
| logo caption = Logo as of October 2021
| screenshot = 
| caption = Screenshot showing the new Start menu and centered taskbar, with the Search box open
| developer = [[Microsoft]]
| released = {{Start date and age|1985|11|20}}
| language = 110 languages
| package manager = [[Windows Installer]] (.msi, .msix, .msp), [[executable file]] (.exe), [[Universal Windows Platform]] ([[APPX|.appx]], .appxbundle)
| ui = [[Windows shell]]
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[commercial software]]
| website = {{Official URL}}
| source_model = {{ubl
| [[Proprietary software|Closed-source]]
| [[Source-available software|Source-available]] (through [[Shared Source Initiative]])
}}
| latest release version = {{Latest stable software release/Windows 11}}
| latest preview version = {{Latest preview software release/Windows 11}}
| marketing_target = Personal computing
| kernel_type = {{plainlist|
* [[Windows NT]] family: [[Hybrid kernel|Hybrid]]
* [[Windows Embedded Compact]]/Windows CE: Hybrid or Monolithic
* [[Windows 9x]] and earlier: [[Monolithic kernel|Monolithic]] ([[MS-DOS]] and [[VMM32]])
}}
| supported_platforms = [[IA-32]], [[x86-64]], [[ARM architecture family|ARM]], [[ARM64]]<br />
Previously: [[x86|16-bit x86]], [[DEC Alpha]], [[MIPS architecture|MIPS]], [[PowerPC]], [[Itanium]]
| updatemodel = {{unbulleted list|[[Windows Update]]|[[Microsoft Store]]|[[Windows Server Update Services]] (WSUS)}}
}}

Mobile operating system

{{Infobox OS
| name = Android
| logo = Android logo 2019 (stacked).svg
| logo caption = 
| logo size = 121px
| logo alt = A flat robot head, a bright sea green semicircle with antennas and small holes for eyes.
| screenshot =
| screenshot_size = 214px
| caption = [[Android 13]] home screen with Pixel Launcher
| collapsible = no
| developer = Various (mostly [[Google]])
| family = [[Unix-like]] (modified [[Linux kernel]])
| working state = Current
| source model = [[Open source software|Open source]], [[freeware]] (most devices include [[proprietary software|proprietary]] components, such as [[Google Play Services]] or [[One UI]])
| released = {{Start date and age|2008|9|23}}
| latest preview version = Android 14: DP1
| latest preview date = {{Start date and age|2023|2|8}}<ref name=beta3>{{Cite web |title=Release notes |url=https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/release-notes |access-date=2023-02-08 |website=Android Developers |language=en}}</ref>
| latest release version = [[Android 13]]
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2022|8|15}}
| marketing target = [[Smartphone]]s, [[tablet computer]]s, [[smart TV]]s ([[Android TV]]), [[Android Auto]] and [[smartwatch]]es ([[Wear OS]])
| programmed in = [[Java (programming language)|Java]], [[Kotlin (programming language)|Kotlin]] (UI), [[C (programming language)|C]] (core), [[C++]] and others
| language = <!-- Supported human languages (English, French, Italian, Arabic, ...) -->
| language count = 100+ <!--7.0 has "100 new languages", so 170? or just 100[+]? -->
| update model = [[Over-the-air update|Over-the-air]]
| package manager = [[Android application package|APK]]-based
| supported platforms = [[ARM64]] (previous versions were also compatible with ARMv7, x86, x86-64 and RISC-V unofficially still supported via third-party solutions)<ref>{{Cite web|last=García|first=Érika|title=Google bans 32-bit apps from Android for good|date=September 2021|url=https://blog.en.uptodown.com/google-bans-32-bit-apps-from-android-for-good/|access-date=2021-11-22|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-12|title=32-bits is dead: Here's what it means for Android, Apple, and more|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/arm-32-vs-64-bit-explained-1232065/|access-date=2021-11-22|website=Android Authority}}</ref>
| kernel type = [[Monolithic kernel|Monolithic]] ([[Linux kernel]])
| userland = [[Bionic (software)|Bionic libc]], [[KornShell|mksh]] shell, [[Toybox]] as core utilities <!-- Toybox in all currently supported, i.e. not in 6.0 and earlier: previously native core utilities with a few from [[NetBSD]] -->
| ui = [[Graphical user interface|Graphical]] ([[multi-touch]])
| license = {{unbulleted list|[[Apache License]] 2.0 for userspace software|[[GNU GPL]] v2 for the [[Linux kernel]] modifications}}
| website = {{Official URL}}
| support_status = Supported
| other articles = [[Android version history]]
}}