Softonic.com

Softonic (Softonic.com) is a Barcelona-based web portal that that distributes, categorizes, and evaluates programs for four operating systems, which are Android, Microsoft Windows, MacOS and iOS.
== History ==
=== Founding and Early Days ===
Softonic was created in 1997 by Tomás Diago as software downloads website at its initial as Shareware Intercom. Its development was originally funded to offer software to Spanish speaking users and was a subsidiary of the digital branch of Grupo Intercom, a Spanish internet based conglomerate. It was a utility site with a small component of shareware and freeware; it introduced people to useful applications, which at that time, most of the software downloading happened through downloads or individual application websites.
=== Rebranding to Softonic ===
In 2000, Softonic changed its name to Softonic and started to diversify its range of software more broadly focusing on a wide range of standard applications, including productivity tools, graphic and video software, utility applications, and games. Categories that were used in the catalog were very helpful to the users of the site as they helped isolate certain kinds of software. It did so as people around the world began using the internet more frequently to Softonic evolve into one of the primary sources for software downloads in Spain and other Spanish-speaking region of Latin America.
=== International Expansion ===
In 2000s, Softonic started diversifying its operation from Spanish-language markets in the early VoC2. It started parts in English, German, French and Italian to instantly increase its readership base particularly within Europe and beyond. This international expansion was a very important step increasing Softonic’s growth rate and enabling it to draw millions of visitors from across the globe. It expanded the range of offered software as Windows and OS X applications, and grew along with growing smartphone usage.
In 2004, Softonic was made available in German, and in 2005, English. Initially, the service was oriented only to downloads of DOS and Windows software, but it eventually had software downloads for Mac and mobile platforms.
=== Peak Popularity and Growth ===
In 2010 Softonic was among the top software download sites in the world. And, they were getting millions of uniqe monthly visitors and was turning into one of the greatest successes of the Spanish technologic start-ups. The smooth running of softonic prompted into its expansion, areas of services included users feedback, ratings, recommended soft ware, and further service such as user content in form of specific software guides and news.
In late 2012, Softonic unveiled Softonic for Windows, a program that gave users a direct channel into Softonic via a Windows-based application rather than a browser. Still, during this period, Softonic experienced embarrassment when it began using a download manager that comes with additional extras. This bunding formed led to malware and unwanted software complaints that diminishing its reputation.
== See Also ==
*Softonic in Wikipedia.
== References ==
Category:Websites registered in 1997
Category:Websites with the .com domain
Category:File hosting services
Category:Download websites