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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many consumers are satisfied with the quality of the products and find them to be good. People appreciate the games and applications available, often highlighting realistic graphics and engaging gameplay. Some users also find the platform useful for discovering and downloading software. However, some people were dissatisfied with the website, describing it as problematic and urging others to avoid it. There are reports of unexpected software installations, notifications being difficult to remove, and concerns about unintended software downloads. Additionally, some customers experienced issues related to financial transactions with certain gaming applications and encountered difficulties with deposits and customer support.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Honestly the intro irritated me because we're forced to rate and you even me rate in the play store where the app doesn't exist but the game is alright

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I play the old games on this website like Angry Bird Rio is my most favorite game but this game is not available on play store,😭😭then I downloaded to this website Thank you softonic 💯❤️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best place to discover and download software and apps! Easy, transparent, safe and quick - great website! Thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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  1. Software Company
  2. Classified Ads Newspaper Publisher
  3. Computer Software Store

About Softonic.com

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Softonic is the world's largest safe software distribution platform.

For almost 30 years now, we've been dedicated to helping people around the world discover and download the right software. Today, more than 130 million users visit us every month, choosing from a catalogue of over 1.5 million programs for Windows, Android, and Mac, available in 18 languages.

At Softonic, user security always comes first. Every program goes through rigorous checks that combine signature-based AV scans, behavioral analysis, reputation signals, and integrity verification. Collaborating with tools such as VirusTotal, all this ensures multi-layer protection and continuous monitoring before it reaches you.

The Softonic Score, our transparent security scoring system, provides confidence in every download. Files that pass all checks are certified safe to download.

Not sure which app is right for you? Softonic makes it easy to compare options with expert write-ups, user ratings, and clear categorisation designed to help you decide with clarity.

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Is Softonic Safe?

Learn how we ensure a secure catalogue and how we provide confidence to our users.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Softonic.com - World's leading software discovery and distribution platform

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Safe downloads, since 1997
Each file in our catalogue of over 1.5 million programs passes multi-layer scans, including behavioral analysis and integrity verification in collaboration with tools such as VirusTotal. The result is reflected in the Softonic Score, our transparent rating system designed to help 130 million monthly users worldwide download with confidence.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Where is the download of the super

Where is the download of the super
Bible?

May 26, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Lillian Rotuaek,

We are sorry to hear that you found Softonic.com unsatisfactory.

However, please note that Softonic only hosts software download links and does not develop the programs/apps listed in its catalogue. This means we do not handle any in-app specifics, such as availability or compatibility.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Have a nice day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good for everything

Good for everything

May 24, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Gabriel Kamanga,

Thank you for your 5-star rating.

We're glad to know that your experience on Softonic.com was satisfactory.

Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good i used this cus i need to download…

good i used this cus i need to download and this is required plus i think I'll like the game so thank you very much!

May 21, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Nari Ruelle,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We appreciate your 5-star rating, and we're glad to know that you're enjoying one of the many games available for free download from our catalogue.

Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice 🙂🙂

May 18, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Man like,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your 5-star review.

We're glad to know that you found your experience on Softonic.com satisfactory.

Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good very good game

Good very good game

May 18, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Tamara M,

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your 5-star rating.

We're glad to know that you enjoyed your experience on Softonic.com.

Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I download The amazing Spider-Man 2…

I download The amazing Spider-Man 2 game free for playing unlimited times with story

May 1, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Bipin Kumar Pathak,

Your feedback and the 5-star rating are greatly appreciated!

We're glad to know that you found your experience on Softonic.com pleasing.

Have a great day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

none sense site

May 14, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Aneela_bashir,

We're sorry to hear about the negative experience that led to your 1-star rating.

To clarify, Softonic is a free distribution platform for secure software. This means that we host programs and applications that meet the needs of our users, and downloading any of the programs listed in our catalogue is completely free.

In addition, we also offer reviews, the best alternatives, compare the solutions on the market and share news about technology, cinema, streaming, video games and much more.

We hope that your experience with us in the future will be positive and that you will find the best solution for your needs.

Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Its very good

Its very good

May 10, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Joe,

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your 5-star rating.

We're happy to hear that your experience at Softonic.com has been satisfactory.

Have a nice day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good nice graphics

Good nice graphics

May 9, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hi Shone,

Thank you for taking the time to review us.

We're glad your experience at Softonic.com has been satisfactory.

Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

it forces me to rate the game 5 star to…

it forces me to rate the game 5 star to start the game and if i click rate it, it will bring me to playstore but game not found

May 5, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Jemuel Broniola,

We understand your frustration and are sorry to hear about your negative experience.

It's important to clarify that you're likely referring to one of the games or applications available for free download on our platform. We want to emphasise that we are not the developers of this or any of the software listed on our catalogue. Our role is solely to host these programs, making it easier and safer for you and all our users to find the best solutions for their needs. Therefore, we do not handle any in-app specifics, including its usage, conditions and/or functionalities.

Have a great day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The app is not installing on my device

The app is not installing on my device

May 2, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Adeiza Azeez,

We understand your frustration and are sorry to hear about your negative experience.

However, it's important to clarify that you're likely referring to one of the applications available for free download on our platform. We want to emphasise that we are not the developers of this or any of the software listed on our catalogue. Our role is solely to host these programs, making it easier and safer for you and all our users to find the best solutions for their needs.

Therefore, we do not handle any in-app specifics, including its usage, financials, terms & conditions, and/or compatibility/availability. Those matters are handled directly by the developers.

If you have any other concerns, don't hesitate to contact us.
Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eversince ive use this review center or…

Eversince ive use this review center or review apps I'm glad you say this is the nice eversince promise thank you for this review apps

April 29, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Neiljohn Alverio,

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your 5-star rating.

We're happy to hear that your experience at Softonic.com has been satisfactory.

Have a nice day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good

Good, and i play it took to much time

April 28, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Elvisson Jameswan,

Thank you for your 5-star rating.

We are glad to hear that your experience at Softonic.com has been satisfactory and that you enjoy the games available for free download from our catalogue.

Have a nice day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Softonic.com advertise many games as…

Softonic.com advertise many games as free but is only a click bait.

April 26, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Wil,

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are sorry to hear that you found Softonic.com unsatisfactory.

To clarify, Softonic is a free software distribution platform. This means downloading any programs listed in our catalogue is completely free. However, developers may also offer users other premium or paid versions of their programmes, and users are free to accept or decline, according to the application's terms and conditions. Any payment/subscription issues are dealt with directly by the developers.

Have a great day!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Honestly the intro irritated me because…

Honestly the intro irritated me because we're forced to rate and you even me rate in the play store where the app doesn't exist but the game is alright

April 23, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Jennie_Wahoo,

We are sorry to hear that you've faced a negative experience.

It's important to clarify that we are not the developers of this or any of the programs listed on our website, Softonic.com. Our role is solely to host these apps/software, making it easier and safer for you and all our users to find the best solutions for their needs. Therefore, we never ask our users to review us on this or any platform; we believe you're likely referring to one of the games or applications available for free download on our catalogue.

Have a great day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I downloaded it but shows something…

I downloaded it but shows something something like I need 1300 coins when I click buy it doesn't go through so literally it doesn't work

April 18, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Mbali_Makua,

We understand your frustration and are sorry to hear about the negative experience that led to your 1-star review.

It's important to clarify that you're likely referring to one of the games or applications available for free download on our platform. We want to emphasise that we are not the developers of this or any of the softwares listed on our catalogue. Our role is solely to host these programs, making it easier and safer for you and all our users to find the best solutions for their needs.

Have a great day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Virus.

I used this ages ago to download gacha life 2 on my laptop, but then it asked me to click something. I did then next second I had sounds blasting "you have a virus" which really really irritated. I had to wait for someone to remove the virus which also annoyed the hell out of me

April 2, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Chloe_Bell,

We're sorry to hear that you've faced an unsatisfactory experience on Softonic.com.

Please note that at Softonic, we always aim to ensure that our site and the programs you download are safe and virus-free. According to the information you provided, we believe you were receiving push notifications. On our website you can find a step-by-step guide on how to deactivate them: https://hello.softonic.com/faqs/

For the unwanted apps, please note that when clicking the green "Download" button, the page should refresh and open up a new one. If you get a pop-up, however, that is just advertising. To avoid getting this different app, just click "No thanks, I will continue downloading ___" that is on the very bottom of the pop-up. You can then download the correct app on the new page.

Hope you have a nice day!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well They Do Have Ads But You Can Skip…

Well They Do Have Ads But You Can Skip them And Unlike Downloadastro.com You Get The Software You Actually Wanted And Not A Bunch Of Viruses

April 12, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Homemade_Superstar,

Thank you for taking the time to review us.

We're glad to know that you found your experience on Softonic.com pleasing. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Biutiful me please

Biutiful the gema

April 6, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Sonya_Pawar,

We're happy to know that your experience on Softonic.com was satisfactory.

Have a nice day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Game is beautiful and sweet roads

Game is beautiful and sweet roads

April 1, 2025
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Reply from Softonic.com

Hello Janvi_Jangali,

Thank you for taking the time to rate us and for your 5-star review.

We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience on Softonic.com. Also, that you enjoy one of the games listed on our catalogue.

Have a great day!

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