Where to install software

Based on https://qubes-os.discourse.group/t/software-will-install-then-doesnt-save-and-cant-be-found-this-is-not-a-disposable-vm-plenty-of-space/4634/1 ... seen this a lot lately and thought it's time for an FAQ entry.
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Please don't ask for your favorite program to be installed by default or for some setting that obviously varies by user preference to be changed so that it matches *your* preference.
This is an incredibly selfish attitude that demonstrates a complete lack of consideration for the thousands of other Qubes users who don't happen to share your preferences.
### I installed software in my qube but after restart it is gone - why?
Software needs to be [installed in the template](/doc/how-to-install-software/) your qube is based on. Only data in your home directory persists through restarts.
## Developers
### Are there restrictions on the software that the Qubes developers are willing to use?