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What Is My Operating System?
Find out what operating system you are using. Detect Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android versions.
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What is it?
An operating system (OS) is the foundational software that manages your device's hardware and provides services for computer programs. By analyzing your browser's User-Agent string and platform APIs, we can detect which OS your device runs.
Why this matters
Web applications often serve different software downloads, suggest different keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl vs. Cmd), or render distinct native UI elements depending on your operating system.
Practical Use Cases
- Users trying to figure out if they need to download the Mac or Windows version of an application.
- Tech Support checking if a customer is on an outdated or unsupported version of their OS.
- Web Designers verifying that font stacks (like San Francisco on Apple devices vs. Segoe UI on Windows) are loading correctly.
Common values
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10/11 |
| macOS | macOS 14+ |
| Linux | Various distributions |
| iOS | iOS 17+ |
| Android | Android 13+ |
Troubleshooting
Operating System is incorrectly detected
If you are using a privacy-focused browser (like Tor) or an extension that spoofs your User-Agent, it will report a fake OS to prevent fingerprinting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my operating system?
You can instantly find your operating system using this tool. Alternatively, you can look in your device's "Settings" or "System Preferences" menus.
What is an operating system checker?
An operating system checker is a web utility that reads the metadata your browser broadcasts to identify the software platform powering your computer or mobile device.
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