MattIPv4 · Oct 9, 2026 · Oct 9, 2026 · Oct 9, 2026 · Oct 9, 2026 · Oct 9, 2026
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+---
+---
@@ -23,15 +23,15 @@ const InstallationMethodDropdown: FC = () => {
   );
 
   // We group Platforms on the Platform Dropdown to provide the User
-  // understanding of what is recommended/official and what is not.
-  const grouppedMethods = useMemo(
+  // understanding of what is recommended and what is not.
+  const groupedMethods = useMemo(
     () => [
       {
-        label: t('layouts.download.dropdown.platformGroups.official'),
+        label: t('layouts.download.dropdown.platformGroups.recommended'),
         items: parsedInstallMethods.filter(({ recommended }) => recommended),
       },
       {
-        label: t('layouts.download.dropdown.platformGroups.unofficial'),
+        label: t('layouts.download.dropdown.platformGroups.community'),
         items: parsedInstallMethods.filter(({ recommended }) => !recommended),
       },
     ],
@@ -47,8 +47,8 @@ const InstallationMethodDropdown: FC = () => {
     if (release.os !== 'LOADING' && release.installMethod === '') {
       const installationMethod =
         // Sets either the utmost recommended platform or the first non-disabled one
-        // Note that the first item of groupped platforms is always the recommended one
-        nextItem<InstallationMethod | ''>('', grouppedMethods[0].items) ||
+        // Note that the first item of grouped platforms is always the recommended one
+        nextItem<InstallationMethod | ''>('', groupedMethods[0].items) ||
         nextItem<InstallationMethod | ''>('', parsedInstallMethods);
 
       // This will never return an empty string as there should always be an item
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ const InstallationMethodDropdown: FC = () => {
 
   return (
     <Select<InstallationMethod | ''>
-      values={grouppedMethods}
+      values={groupedMethods}
       value={release.installMethod}
       loading={release.os === 'LOADING' || release.installMethod === ''}
       ariaLabel={t('layouts.download.dropdown.platform')}

@@ -23,30 +23,23 @@ Full details regarding the Node.js release schedule are available [on GitHub](ht
 
 <PreviousReleasesTable />
 
-## Official vs. Community Installation Methods
+## Recommended and community installation methods
 
-The Node.js website provides several non-interactive installation methods, including command-line interfaces (CLIs), operating system (OS) package managers (e.g., `brew`), and Node.js version managers (e.g., `nvm`).
+The Node.js website provides several non-interactive installation methods on the Downloads page, including command-line interfaces (CLIs), operating system (OS) package managers (e.g., `brew`), and Node.js version managers (e.g., `nvm`).
 
-To highlight and promote community contributions, the Node.js project introduced a revised Downloads page categorizing installation methods as either “Official” or “Community.” This provides users with increased flexibility and choice. To ensure clarity, we’ve defined criteria for each category.
+To highlight and promote community contributions, the Node.js project introduced a revised Downloads page categorizing installation methods as either “Recommended” or “Community.” This provides users with increased flexibility and choice, while keeping a short, curated list for those who want a straightforward starting point.
 
-### Official Installation Methods
+Anyone can propose a new installation method for the Downloads page. While the Node.js project makes the final call on what gets listed, proposals are evaluated against the criteria below.
 
-Installation methods designated as “Official” must meet the following requirements:
+“Recommended” methods are selected for their reliability and close alignment with official releases, and meet the following criteria (in addition to all “Community” criteria):
 
-| Requirements (Official Installation Methods)                                                                                     |
-| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| New Node.js releases must be available simultaneously with the official release.                                                 |
-| Project maintainers must have a close relationship with the Node.js project, including direct communication channels.            |
-| Installation method must download official binaries bundled by the Node.js project.                                              |
-| Installation method must not build from source when pre-built binaries are available, nor should it alter the official binaries. |
+- “Recommended” methods make new Node.js releases available simultaneously with the official release.
+- “Recommended” methods use the official Node.js binaries without alteration, only building from source when pre-built binaries are not available.
+- “Recommended” methods allow developers to install and use multiple versions of Node.js on a system concurrently.
+- “Recommended” methods have a close relationship with the Node.js project, including direct communication channels.
 
-### Community Installation Methods
+“Community” methods are additional installation methods also available on the Downloads page, and meet the following criteria:
 
-Community installation methods included on the self-service download page (located at /download) must also adhere to a minimum set of criteria:
-
-- **Version Support:** Must support all currently supported, non-End-of-Life (EOL) Node.js versions.
-- **OS Compatibility:** Must function on at least one officially supported Operating System (OS).
-- **Broad OS Support:** Cannot be limited to a subset of OS distributions or versions.
-  - For example, an installation method claiming compatibility with “Windows” must function on “Windows 10”, “Windows 11”, and all their editions (including server versions).
-  - Similarly, an installation method claiming compatibility with “Linux” must be installable on all major Linux distributions, not just a specific subset. It cannot rely on distribution-specific package managers like `apt` or `dnf`.
-- **Free and Open Source:** Must be free to use and open source, must not be sold as a commercial product, and must not be a paid service.
+- “Community” methods must support all currently supported, non-End-of-Life (EOL) Node.js versions.
+- “Community” methods must function on at least one officially supported Operating System (OS), and must not be limited to a subset of OS distributions or versions.
+- “Community” methods must be free to use and open source, must not be sold as a commercial product, and must not be a paid service.
@@ -241,8 +241,8 @@
         "packageManager": "مدير الحزم",
         "unknown": "غير معروف",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "موصى به (رسمي)",
-          "unofficial": "المجتمع (غير رسمي)"
+          "recommended": "موصى به",
+          "community": "المجتمع"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -242,8 +242,8 @@
         "packageManager": "Package Manager",
         "unknown": "Unknown",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "Recommended (Official)",
-          "unofficial": "Community (Unofficial)"
+          "recommended": "Recommended",
+          "community": "Community"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -240,8 +240,8 @@
         "packageManager": "Gestionnaire de paquets",
         "unknown": "Inconnu",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "Recommandé (officiel)",
-          "unofficial": "Communauté (non officielle)"
+          "recommended": "Recommandé",
+          "community": "Communauté"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -242,8 +242,8 @@
         "packageManager": "Manajer paket",
         "unknown": "Tak diketahui",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "Direkomendasikan (Resmi)",
-          "unofficial": "Komunitas (Tidak Resmi)"
+          "recommended": "Direkomendasikan",
+          "community": "Komunitas"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -242,8 +242,8 @@
         "packageManager": "パッケージマネージャー",
         "unknown": "不明",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "推奨（公式）",
-          "unofficial": "コミュニティー（非公式）"
+          "recommended": "推奨",
+          "community": "コミュニティー"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -129,8 +129,8 @@
         "packageManager": "패키지 관리자",
         "unknown": "알 수 없음",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "권장됨 (공식)",
-          "unofficial": "커뮤니티 (비공식)"
+          "recommended": "권장됨",
+          "community": "커뮤니티"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -231,8 +231,8 @@
         "packageManager": "Gerenciador de Pacotes",
         "unknown": "Desconhecido",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "Recomendado (Oficial)",
-          "unofficial": "Comunidade (Não Oficial)"
+          "recommended": "Recomendado",
+          "community": "Comunidade"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -132,8 +132,8 @@
         "packageManager": "Gestor de Pacote",
         "unknown": "Desconhecido",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "Recomendado (Oficial)",
-          "unofficial": "Comunidade (Não Oficial)"
+          "recommended": "Recomendado",
+          "community": "Comunidade"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -208,8 +208,8 @@
         "packageManager": "Manager de pachete",
         "unknown": "Necunoscut",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "Recomandat (oficial)",
-          "unofficial": "Comunitate (neoficial)"
+          "recommended": "Recomandat",
+          "community": "Comunitate"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -231,8 +231,8 @@
         "packageManager": "பேக்கேஜ் மேலாளர்",
         "unknown": "தெரியவில்லை",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "பரிந்துரைக்கப்படும் (அதிகாரப்பூர்வமானது)",
-          "unofficial": "சமூகம் (அதிகாரப்பூர்வமற்றது)"
+          "recommended": "பரிந்துரைக்கப்படும்",
+          "community": "சமூகம்"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -242,8 +242,8 @@
         "packageManager": "Менеджер пакетів",
         "unknown": "Невідомо",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "Рекомендовані (офіційні)",
-          "unofficial": "Спільнотні (неофіційні)"
+          "recommended": "Рекомендовані",
+          "community": "Спільнотні"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -132,8 +132,8 @@
         "packageManager": "包管理器",
         "unknown": "未知",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "推荐（官方）",
-          "unofficial": "社区（非官方）"
+          "recommended": "推荐",
+          "community": "社区"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {

@@ -157,8 +157,8 @@
         "packageManager": "套件管理程式",
         "unknown": "未知",
         "platformGroups": {
-          "official": "推薦（官方）",
-          "unofficial": "社群（非官方）"
+          "recommended": "推薦",
+          "community": "社群"
         }
       },
       "codeBox": {
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