Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in computer software publishing or publishing and reproduction. Establishments in this industry carry out operations necessary for producing and distributing computer software, such as designing, providing documentation, assisting in installation, and providing support services to software purchasers. These establishments may design, develop, and publish, or publish only. These establishments may publish and distribute software remotely through subscriptions and downloads.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 511210 - Software Publishers are:
- Computer software publishers, packaged
- Utility software, computer, packaged
- Software publishers
- Software computer, packaged, publishers
- Programming language and compiler software publishers, packaged
- Operating systems software, computer, packaged
- Packaged computer software publishers
- Software publishers, packaged
- Applications development and publishing, except on a custom basis
- Games, computer software, publishing
- Publishers, packaged computer software
- Computer software publishing and reproduction
- Applications software, computer, packaged
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Software Publishing in the US (51121)
Revenue 2025
$541.3bn
Growth 2025
2.92%
Key Trends
Publishers have focused on strategic acquisitions and product development in recent years
Consistent demand from businesses, consumers and the government are estimated to result in revenue growth
The number of mobile internet connections will continue proliferating
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 511210 - Software Publishers that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Mass duplication of software--are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing access for clients to software published by others from a central host site--are classified in Industry 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Designing software to meet the needs of specific users--are classified in U.S. Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 511210 - Software Publishers
NAICS Code 511210 - Software Publishers sits in the 2-digit Software Publishers sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 51
Sector Title: Information
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5111 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
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51111 Newspaper Publishers
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51112 Periodical Publishers
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51113 Book Publishers
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51114 Directory and Mailing List Publishers
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51119 Other Publishers
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5112 Software Publishers
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51121 Software Publishers
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5121 Motion Picture and Video Industries
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51211 Motion Picture and Video Production
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51212 Motion Picture and Video Distribution
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51213 Motion Picture and Video Exhibition
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51219 Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
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5122 Sound Recording Industries
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51223 Music Publishers
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51224 Sound Recording Studios
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51225 Record Production and Distribution
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51229 Other Sound Recording Industries
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5151 Radio and Television Broadcasting
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51511 Radio Broadcasting
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51512 Television Broadcasting
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5152 Cable and Other Subscription Programming
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51521 Cable and Other Subscription Programming
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5173 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
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51731 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
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5174 Satellite Telecommunications
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51741 Satellite Telecommunications
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5179 Other Telecommunications
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51791 Other Telecommunications
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5182 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
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51821 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
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5191 Other Information Services
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51911 News Syndicates
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51912 Libraries and Archives
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51913 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
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51919 All Other Information Services
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