Unlike modern versions (3.0+), version 15.02 was written in C and Python using the GTK+ widget toolkit.
Creative drawing and musical exploration tools. 4. Compatibility and Distribution
GCompris 15.02 is a high-quality educational software suite designed for children aged 2 to 10. It offers a wide variety of activities designed to teach, entertain, and develop skills, such as reading, arithmetic, and computer navigation. 2. Technical Foundation (Legacy GTK)
Traditionally designed for GNU/Linux, this version is also available for Windows (via the 15.02.exe installer). Language Support: It supports multiple languages. 5. Transition to Modern Version
While 15.02 was stable, the project's focus shifted towards the Qt rewrite, which improved performance, modernized the user interface, and allowed for better Android compatibility. As of 2026, the current version is 26.1, which is vastly different in technology and activity count.
It is free software, licensed under the GPL-3.0-or-later .
GCompris 15.02 boasts over 100 activities (at that time) categorized by area:
It acts as a stable release during a transitional period, shortly before the complete rewrite into the C++/QML (Qt) framework that began in 2014-2015. 3. Key Features and Activity Areas