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This is a community-maintained page that lists active distributions shipping Plasma 5. Please keep these lists sorted in alphabetical order.
KDE Software includes [https://www.kde.org/plasma-desktop Plasma], [https://www.kde.org/applications KDE Applications], [https://www.kde.org/products/frameworks KDE Frameworks], and much more.


[https://community.kde.org/Get_KDE_Software_on_Your_Linux_Distro Get KDE Software on Your Linux Distro] has packaging information for those wishing to ship KDE software.
This page lists active distributions that ship Plasma, distributions on which Plasma can be installed, and ways to get KDE apps in a distribution-agnostic fashion. Please keep these lists in alphabetical order.


[https://userbase.kde.org/Tutorials/Install_KDE_software Install KDE software page] lists tools to use to install the software on many distros.


=Distributions Featuring Plasma 5=
If you are packaging KDE Plasma, please read the [[Distributions/Packaging Recommendations|Packaging Recommendations]].
These distributions ship Plasma 5 by default or offer it as an easy and formally-supported option during installation, and are recommended for most users.
 


==Chakra==


A community developed GNU/Linux distribution with an emphasis on KDE and Qt technologies, utilizing a unique semi-rolling repository model.
=Distributions featuring Plasma 6=
These distributions ship Plasma 6 by default or offer it as an easy and formally-supported option during installation, and are recommended for most users.
Web page: https://www.chakralinux.org/


==Debian==
Debian is the oldest continuously-produced free operating system with one of the largest communities of developers and users. It is used as the basis for many other distributions but can be used directly and offers Plasma 5 as an option.


Web page: http://www.debian.org
==EndeavourOS==
“EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for x86_64 machines. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost bare-bones environment ready to be explored with your terminal, along with our home-built Welcome App as a powerful guide to help you along.


Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/
Web page: https://endeavouros.com


Download: https://endeavouros.com/#Download


==Fedora KDE==
==Fedora KDE==
The Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a variant of the Fedora operating system featuring Plasma 5 as its main user interface.


Web page: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/
Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a variant of the Fedora operating system featuring Plasma 6 as its main user interface.


Download: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/download/index.html
Web page: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde


Download: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde/download


==Feren OS==
==Fedora Kinoite==
Feren OS is an operating system based on Ubuntu's long-term support version featuring Plasma 5 and some KDE apps. It's a highly customised Plasma experience and makes use of KDE neon User Edition's packages to roll its Plasma version. It also rolls other frequently-used packages as well.


Web page: https://ferenos.weebly.com/
Fedora Kinoite is a variant of the Fedora operating system leveraging the technology from Fedora CoreOS to provide a simple, reliable desktop featuring Plasma 6 as its main user interface.


Download: https://ferenos.weebly.com/get-feren-os.html
Web page: https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/kinoite


Download: https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/kinoite/download


==KaOS==
==KaOS==
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Web page: https://kaosx.us
Web page: https://kaosx.us


Download: https://kaosx.us/pages/download/
Download: https://kaosx.us/pages/download
 


==KDE Neon==
==KDE neon==
[[Neon|KDE neon]] is the latest long-term support version of the Ubuntu operating system, additionally offering continuously-updated versions of KDE software. Neon is available in three editions: User Edition (latest released versions of KDE software), Developer Edition Stable Branches (continuous delivery of beta/stable versions of KDE software), and Developer Edition Unstable Branches (continuous delivery of unstable Git master branches for KDE software).
[[Neon|KDE neon]] is the latest long-term support (LTS) version of the Ubuntu operating system plus continuously-updated versions of KDE software. KDE neon is available in three editions: User Edition (latest released versions of KDE software), Testing Edition (latest release of KDE software including Beta and Release Candidate), and Unstable Edition (continuous delivery of latest KDE source code from git).


Web page: https://neon.kde.org
Web page: https://neon.kde.org
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Download: https://neon.kde.org/download
Download: https://neon.kde.org/download


==Kubuntu==
Kubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system featuring KDE Plasma. KDE Plasma version 6 is available in Kubuntu 24.10 or newer. It is available in long-term support and more frequently-updated versions.
Web page: https://kubuntu.org
Download: https://kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
==Manjaro KDE==
Manjaro is an Arch-based rolling release operating system with a graphical installer that offers a KDE edition with Plasma 6.
Web page: https://manjaro.org/download
Download: https://manjaro.org/download
==Nobara==
Nobara is a Linux distribution developed by Thomas Crider (Glorious Eggroll), is based on Fedora Linux. The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it.
Web page: https://nobaraproject.org/
Download: https://nobaraproject.org/download-nobara/
==OpenMandriva==
OpenMadriva is an operating system based on Mandriva featuring Plasma 6. It incorporates some of Mandriva's original tools and utilities.
Web page: https://www.openmandriva.org/
Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/
==openSUSE==
openSUSE is an operating system offering Plasma 6 that comes with its rolling release distribution openSUSE Tumbleweed, which features in frequently updated software versions with best tested package in the openQA system. It doesn't only offer you smooth update to the latest software but acting like an expert as well.
Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/
Download: https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/ (Tumbleweed)
==Parch Linux==
Parch Linux is an Arch-based Distribution with the goal of being simple and easy to use. Parch Linux provides a minimal Experience for users with a small selection of Pre-installed Applications.
Web page: https://parchlinux.com
Download: https://parchlinux.com/download
==Solus==
"Solus is an operating system that is designed for modern home computing. Solus is built from scratch to ensure every tweak, configuration, and optimization enables the delivery of a singular, cohesive desktop experience."
Solus is rolling release, with a curated set of packages. It offers a KDE Edition with Plasma 6.
Web page: https://getsol.us/
Download: https://getsol.us/download
== TUXEDO OS ==
Based on the KDE plasma desktop, TUXEDO OS creates a user experience that is also suitable for beginners, with a large and flexible feature set for Linux professionals. TUXEDO OS is a so-called "continuous release", being based on Ubuntu LTS with lots of perks and backports added. In addition, it brings the latest versions of KDE Plasma, Frameworks and Gear.
More on the differences to upstream Ubuntu: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Infos/Help-Support/Frequently-asked-questions/What-is-the-differences-between-TUXEDO-OS-and-Ubuntu/Kubuntu-_1.tuxedo
Web page: https://tuxe.do/os
Download: https://os.tuxe.do
=Distributions featuring Plasma 5=
These distributions ship Plasma 5 by default or offer it as an easy and formally-supported option during installation, and are recommended for most users.
==Debian==
Debian is the oldest continuously-produced free operating system with one of the largest communities of developers and users. It is used as the basis for many other distributions but can be used directly and offers Plasma 5 as an option.
Web page: http://www.debian.org
Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/
==Feren OS==
Feren OS is an operating system based on Ubuntu's long-term support version featuring Plasma 5 and some KDE apps. It's a highly customised Plasma experience and makes use of KDE neon User Edition's packages to roll its Plasma version. It also rolls other frequently-used packages as well.
Web page: https://ferenos.weebly.com/
Download: https://ferenos.weebly.com/get-feren-os.html
==Kubuntu 24.04 and older==
Kubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system featuring Plasma 5 and KDE apps. It is available in long-term support and more frequently-updated versions.
Web page: https://kubuntu.org


==Kubuntu==
Download: https://kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
[[Kubuntu]] is an Ubuntu-based operating system featuring Plasma 5 and KDE apps. It is available in long-term support and more frequently-updated versions.


Web page: http://www.kubuntu.org/
==LliureX==
LliureX is a project of the Generalitat Valenciana whose objective is the introduction of the new technologies of information and communication based on free software in the education system in the Valencian Community. It's based on KDE Neon.


Download: http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
Web page: https://portal.edu.gva.es/lliurex/es/


Download: https://portal.edu.gva.es/lliurex/es/descargas/


==Mageia==
==Mageia==
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Web page: http://www.mageia.org
Web page: http://www.mageia.org


Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads/
Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads
 
 
==Manjaro KDE==
Manjaro is an Arch-based rolling release operating system with a graphical installer that offers a KDE edition with Plasma 5.


Web page: https://manjaro.org/
==MX Linux==
MX Linux is a desktop distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, it's a mid-weight operating system designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint. It uses Xfce as the default desktop, but it has a separate KDE Plasma edition available.


Download: https://manjaro.org/download/official/kde/
Web page: https://mxlinux.org/


Download: https://mxlinux.org/download-links/


==Neptune==
==Neptune==
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Download: http://neptuneos.com/en/download.html
Download: http://neptuneos.com/en/download.html


==Netrunner==
==Netrunner==
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Web page: http://www.netrunner.com
Web page: http://www.netrunner.com


Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download/
Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download
 


==Nitrux==
==Nitrux==
Nitrux is an Ubuntu-based operating system focusing on portable universal app formats. It features the Nomad desktop environment, a heavily customized variant of Plasma 5.
Nitrux is a Debian-based operating system focusing on portable universal app formats. It uses NX Desktop / KDE Plasma 5.


Web page: https://nxos.org/
Web page: https://nxos.org/


Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nitruxos/files/Release/
Download: https://nxos.org/
 


==NixOS==
==NixOS==
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Web page: https://nixos.org/
Web page: https://nixos.org/


Download: https://nixos.org/nixos/download.html
Download: https://nixos.org/download
 


==openmamba==
==openmamba==
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Web page: https://openmamba.org
Web page: https://openmamba.org


Download: https://openmamba.org/en/downloads/
Download: https://openmamba.org/en/downloads
 


==OpenMandriva==
==OpenMandriva==
OpenMadriva is an operating system based on Mandriva featuring Plasma 5 that and incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities.
OpenMadriva is an operating system based on Mandriva featuring Plasma 5. It incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities.
 
Web page: http://openmandriva.org/


Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/download
Web page: https://www.openmandriva.org/


Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/


==openSUSE==
==openSUSE==
openSUSE is an operating system offering Plasma 5 that's based on the commercial SUSE Linux Enterprise product. It comes in two editions: Leap, which has discrete releases and ships stable versions of software, and Tumbleweed, which is a rolling release.
openSUSE is an operating system offering Plasma 5 that comes in two editions: Tumbleweed, which is a rolling release featuring frequently updated software versions, and Leap, which has discrete releases and ships stable versions of software based on the current commercial SUSE Linux Enterprise product.


Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/
Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/


Download: http://software.opensuse.org/
Download: https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/ (Tumbleweed)  https://get.opensuse.org/leap/ (Leap)
 


==PCLinuxOS==
==PCLinuxOS==
PCLinuxOS is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on the old Mandriva.
PCLinuxOS is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that uses apt rpm.


Web page: https://www.pclinuxos.com/
Web page: https://www.pclinuxos.com/


Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/kde/
Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/
 


==Rosa==
==Rosa==
ROSA is is an operating system featuring a highly customized Plasma 5 desktop and a number of modifications designed to enhance the user-friendliness of the workspace.
ROSA is is an operating system featuring a highly customized Plasma 5 desktop and a number of modifications designed to enhance the user-friendliness of the workspace.


Web page: http://www.rosalab.com/
Web page: https://www.rosalinux.ru/


Download: http://wiki.rosalab.ru/en/index.php/ROSA_Release
Download: https://www.rosalinux.ru/


==Slackware==
The Slackware Linux Project aims at producing the most "UNIX-like" Linux distribution out there.
An installable Slackware Live image with Plasma 5 comes with login account "live" (password "live"). Use su or sudo to become root (using the "live" password).


==Sabayon==
Web Page: http://www.slackware.com/
Sabayon is a Gentoo-based operating system offering Plasma 5 which follows the "ready to work" philosophy, aiming to give the user a large number of ready-to-use applications and a self-configured operating system.


Web page: http://www.sabayon.org/
Download: http://www.slackware.com/


Download: http://www.sabayon.org/download
==Solus==
Solus is a modern operating system to power your daily needs. Install today, update forever.  It is a rolling release distribution which offers Plasma 6 as one of its Desktop Environment versions available.


Web page: https://getsol.us/


==Solus==
Download: https://getsol.us/download
Solus is a modern operating system to power your daily needs. Install today, update forever.  It is a rolling release distribution which offers Plasma 5 as one of it's Desktop Environment versions available.


Web page: https://getsol.us/
== Trisquel ==
Trisquel is a free GNU/Linux distribution recommended by the Free Software Foundation<ref>[https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.html#for-pc List of Free GNU/Linux Distributions]</ref>. It is based on Ubuntu's long-term support version. The [https://trisquel.info/en/wiki/triskel Triskel edition] features Plasma 5 as its desktop environment.


Download: https://getsol.us/download/
Web page: https://trisquel.info/


Download: https://trisquel.info/en/download


==TTOS Linux==
==TTOS Linux==
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Download: https://www.ttoslinux.org/download.html
Download: https://www.ttoslinux.org/download.html
=Distributions offering Plasma 6 as an installable option=
==Arch Linux==
A lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.
Web page: https://archlinux.org
Download: https://archlinux.org/download (see https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
==CentOS Stream 10==
CentOS Stream is a Linux distribution that tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development, positioned as a midstream between Fedora Linux and RHEL.
KDE Plasma 6 is provided for CentOS Stream 10 through the Fedora Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) project.
CentOS website: https://centos.org/
EPEL website: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/
To install for CentOS Stream 10:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# dnf config-manager --set-enabled crb
# dnf install epel-release
# dnf install @kde-desktop-environment
</syntaxhighlight>
==Gentoo==
Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.
Web page: https://gentoo.org/
Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads (see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
==Guix System==
Guix System, an advanced GNU/Linux (and HURD) distro built on top of GNU Guix (pronounced "geeks"), a purely functional package manager for the GNU system.
Web page: https://guix.gnu.org
Download: https://guix.gnu.org/en/download/latest/ (see https://guix.gnu.org/manual/devel/en/html_node/Desktop-Services.html for information on how to install Plasma, HURD currently unsupported)
== OpenBSD ==
The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system.
You can get a modern KDE Plasma desktop by installing one of the following meta-ports depending on how much you want:
Install KDE Plasma 6 meta-port
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg_add kde-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>
If you don't want to install all KDE Gear applications it's recommended to install the plasma-extras
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg_add kde-plasma-extras
</syntaxhighlight>
Install full KDE (Plasma 6 and KDE Gear)
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg_add kde-plasma
# pkg_add kde
</syntaxhighlight>
Alternatively you can point your desired ports builder at
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/kde-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>
or
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/kde-applications
</syntaxhighlight>
Please note that KDE does '''not support''' OpenBSD as a target operating system.


=Distributions offering Plasma 5 as an installable option=
=Distributions offering Plasma 5 as an installable option=
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Web page: https://alpinelinux.org/
Web page: https://alpinelinux.org/


Download: https://www.alpinelinux.org/downloads/ (see https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
Download: https://www.alpinelinux.org/downloads (see https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
 
==CentOS Stream 8 and 9==
CentOS Stream is a Linux distribution that tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development, positioned as a midstream between Fedora Linux and RHEL.


KDE Plasma 5 is provided for CentOS Stream 8 and 9 through the Fedora Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) project.


==Arch Linux==
CentOS website: https://centos.org/
A lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.


Web page: https://www.archlinux.org/
EPEL website: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/


Download: https://www.archlinux.org/download/ (see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
To install for CentOS Stream 9:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# dnf config-manager --set-enabled crb
# dnf install epel-release epel-next-release
# dnf install @kde-desktop-environment
</syntaxhighlight>


To install for CentOS Stream 8:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# dnf config-manager --set-enabled powertools
# dnf install epel-release epel-next-release
# dnf install @kde-desktop-environment
</syntaxhighlight>


==Gentoo==
== FreeBSD ==
Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.
Main page: [[FreeBSD]]


Web page: https://gentoo.org/
You can get a modern KDE Plasma desktop by installing one of the following meta-ports depending on how much you want:


Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads/ (see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
Install Plasma5 meta-port
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg install plasma5-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>


Install Plasma5 and KDE Applications
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg install kde5
</syntaxhighlight>


==Kanotix==
Alternatively you can point your desired ports builder at
KANOTIX is a Linux distribution based on the most recent stable release of Debian GNU/Linux.
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/plasma5-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>
or
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/kde5
</syntaxhighlight>


Web page: http://kanotix.com/
==Gentoo==
Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.  


Download: http://kanotix.com/Downloads.html
Web page: https://gentoo.org/


Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads (see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)


==Knoppix==
==Knoppix==
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Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html
Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html


==Nutyx==
==Nutyx==
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Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/
Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/


==Slackware==
==Parrot Security OS==
The Slackware Linux Project aims at producing the most "UNIX-like" Linux distribution out there. <br>
Parrot Security is an operating system that's based on the Debian and focused for security testing, software development and privacy defence, all in one place.
An installable Slackware Live image with Plasma 5 comes with login account "live" (password "live"). Use su or sudo to become root (using the "live" password).
 
Web page: https://parrotlinux.org/
 
Download: https://www.parrotsec.org/download
 
= Ways to get KDE apps =
Outside of the above-mentiond distributions, you can download and install KDE apps using any of the following methods:
 
==AppImage Packages==
KDE apps with AppImages:
* [https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/ Krita] is professional painting program.
* [https://kdenlive.org/en/download Kdenlive] is a Non-Linear Video Editor.
* [https://www.appimagehub.com/p/1222215/ KDevelop] is a cross-platform IDE for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript and PHP.
* [https://www.digikam.org/download digiKam] is a Professional Photo Management tool.


Web Page: https://alien.slackbook.org/blog/slackware-live-edition/
==Flatpak Packages==
You can find latest stable releases of most KDE apps on [https://flathub.org Flathub]. Information about nightly builds and how to develop targeting Flatpak can be found at [[Guidelines_and_HOWTOs/Flatpak]].


Download: https://slackware.nl/slackware-live/latest/
==Snap Packages==
You can find latest stable releases of most KDE apps on [https://snapcraft.io/publisher/kde The Snap Store].


=KDE on Windows=
==Windows Packages==
You can build lots of KDE applications for Windows 7, 8 and 10 using Craft.
You can find a number of KDE apps on [https://apps.microsoft.com/store/search?hl=en-cy&gl=cy&publisher=KDE%20e.V. the Microsoft Store].


Web page: https://community.kde.org/Craft
You can build lots of KDE applications for Windows 7, 8 and 10 using Craft. See [[Craft]].

Latest revision as of 04:29, 24 December 2024

KDE Software includes Plasma, KDE Applications, KDE Frameworks, and much more.

This page lists active distributions that ship Plasma, distributions on which Plasma can be installed, and ways to get KDE apps in a distribution-agnostic fashion. Please keep these lists in alphabetical order.

Install KDE software page lists tools to use to install the software on many distros.

If you are packaging KDE Plasma, please read the Packaging Recommendations.


Distributions featuring Plasma 6

These distributions ship Plasma 6 by default or offer it as an easy and formally-supported option during installation, and are recommended for most users.


EndeavourOS

“EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for x86_64 machines. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost bare-bones environment ready to be explored with your terminal, along with our home-built Welcome App as a powerful guide to help you along.”

Web page: https://endeavouros.com

Download: https://endeavouros.com/#Download

Fedora KDE

Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a variant of the Fedora operating system featuring Plasma 6 as its main user interface.

Web page: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde

Download: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde/download

Fedora Kinoite

Fedora Kinoite is a variant of the Fedora operating system leveraging the technology from Fedora CoreOS to provide a simple, reliable desktop featuring Plasma 6 as its main user interface.

Web page: https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/kinoite

Download: https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/kinoite/download

KaOS

KaOS is a rolling, built-from-scratch operating system and with a focus on KDE and Qt software.

Web page: https://kaosx.us

Download: https://kaosx.us/pages/download

KDE neon

KDE neon is the latest long-term support (LTS) version of the Ubuntu operating system plus continuously-updated versions of KDE software. KDE neon is available in three editions: User Edition (latest released versions of KDE software), Testing Edition (latest release of KDE software including Beta and Release Candidate), and Unstable Edition (continuous delivery of latest KDE source code from git).

Web page: https://neon.kde.org

Download: https://neon.kde.org/download

Kubuntu

Kubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system featuring KDE Plasma. KDE Plasma version 6 is available in Kubuntu 24.10 or newer. It is available in long-term support and more frequently-updated versions.

Web page: https://kubuntu.org

Download: https://kubuntu.org/getkubuntu

Manjaro KDE

Manjaro is an Arch-based rolling release operating system with a graphical installer that offers a KDE edition with Plasma 6.

Web page: https://manjaro.org/download

Download: https://manjaro.org/download

Nobara

Nobara is a Linux distribution developed by Thomas Crider (Glorious Eggroll), is based on Fedora Linux. The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it.

Web page: https://nobaraproject.org/

Download: https://nobaraproject.org/download-nobara/

OpenMandriva

OpenMadriva is an operating system based on Mandriva featuring Plasma 6. It incorporates some of Mandriva's original tools and utilities.

Web page: https://www.openmandriva.org/

Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/

openSUSE

openSUSE is an operating system offering Plasma 6 that comes with its rolling release distribution openSUSE Tumbleweed, which features in frequently updated software versions with best tested package in the openQA system. It doesn't only offer you smooth update to the latest software but acting like an expert as well.

Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/

Download: https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/ (Tumbleweed)

Parch Linux

Parch Linux is an Arch-based Distribution with the goal of being simple and easy to use. Parch Linux provides a minimal Experience for users with a small selection of Pre-installed Applications.

Web page: https://parchlinux.com

Download: https://parchlinux.com/download

Solus

"Solus is an operating system that is designed for modern home computing. Solus is built from scratch to ensure every tweak, configuration, and optimization enables the delivery of a singular, cohesive desktop experience."

Solus is rolling release, with a curated set of packages. It offers a KDE Edition with Plasma 6.

Web page: https://getsol.us/

Download: https://getsol.us/download

TUXEDO OS

Based on the KDE plasma desktop, TUXEDO OS creates a user experience that is also suitable for beginners, with a large and flexible feature set for Linux professionals. TUXEDO OS is a so-called "continuous release", being based on Ubuntu LTS with lots of perks and backports added. In addition, it brings the latest versions of KDE Plasma, Frameworks and Gear.

More on the differences to upstream Ubuntu: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Infos/Help-Support/Frequently-asked-questions/What-is-the-differences-between-TUXEDO-OS-and-Ubuntu/Kubuntu-_1.tuxedo

Web page: https://tuxe.do/os

Download: https://os.tuxe.do


Distributions featuring Plasma 5

These distributions ship Plasma 5 by default or offer it as an easy and formally-supported option during installation, and are recommended for most users.

Debian

Debian is the oldest continuously-produced free operating system with one of the largest communities of developers and users. It is used as the basis for many other distributions but can be used directly and offers Plasma 5 as an option.

Web page: http://www.debian.org

Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/

Feren OS

Feren OS is an operating system based on Ubuntu's long-term support version featuring Plasma 5 and some KDE apps. It's a highly customised Plasma experience and makes use of KDE neon User Edition's packages to roll its Plasma version. It also rolls other frequently-used packages as well.

Web page: https://ferenos.weebly.com/

Download: https://ferenos.weebly.com/get-feren-os.html

Kubuntu 24.04 and older

Kubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system featuring Plasma 5 and KDE apps. It is available in long-term support and more frequently-updated versions.

Web page: https://kubuntu.org

Download: https://kubuntu.org/getkubuntu

LliureX

LliureX is a project of the Generalitat Valenciana whose objective is the introduction of the new technologies of information and communication based on free software in the education system in the Valencian Community. It's based on KDE Neon.

Web page: https://portal.edu.gva.es/lliurex/es/

Download: https://portal.edu.gva.es/lliurex/es/descargas/

Mageia

Mageia is an operating system that's a continuation of Mandriva and features Plasma 5.

Web page: http://www.mageia.org

Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads

MX Linux

MX Linux is a desktop distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, it's a mid-weight operating system designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint. It uses Xfce as the default desktop, but it has a separate KDE Plasma edition available.

Web page: https://mxlinux.org/

Download: https://mxlinux.org/download-links/

Neptune

Neptune is an operating system based on Debian Stable, plus more recent versions of the Linux kernel, device drivers, and popular applications such as LibreOffice. It also features the latest version of Plasma 5.

Web page: http://neptuneos.com/

Download: http://neptuneos.com/en/download.html

Netrunner

Netrunner is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.

Web page: http://www.netrunner.com

Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download

Nitrux

Nitrux is a Debian-based operating system focusing on portable universal app formats. It uses NX Desktop / KDE Plasma 5.

Web page: https://nxos.org/

Download: https://nxos.org/

NixOS

NixOS is a Linux distribution with a unique approach to package and configuration management. Built on top of the Nix package manager, it is completely declarative, makes upgrading systems reliable, and has many other advantages. The graphical installation CD contains the NixOS installer as well as X11, Plasma 5 Desktop and several applications.

Web page: https://nixos.org/

Download: https://nixos.org/download

openmamba

openmamba is a an operating system built from sources which provides by default a complete and up-to-date Plasma 5 desktop.

Web page: https://openmamba.org

Download: https://openmamba.org/en/downloads

OpenMandriva

OpenMadriva is an operating system based on Mandriva featuring Plasma 5. It incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities.

Web page: https://www.openmandriva.org/

Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/

openSUSE

openSUSE is an operating system offering Plasma 5 that comes in two editions: Tumbleweed, which is a rolling release featuring frequently updated software versions, and Leap, which has discrete releases and ships stable versions of software based on the current commercial SUSE Linux Enterprise product.

Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/

Download: https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/ (Tumbleweed) https://get.opensuse.org/leap/ (Leap)

PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that uses apt rpm.

Web page: https://www.pclinuxos.com/

Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/

Rosa

ROSA is is an operating system featuring a highly customized Plasma 5 desktop and a number of modifications designed to enhance the user-friendliness of the workspace.

Web page: https://www.rosalinux.ru/

Download: https://www.rosalinux.ru/

Slackware

The Slackware Linux Project aims at producing the most "UNIX-like" Linux distribution out there. An installable Slackware Live image with Plasma 5 comes with login account "live" (password "live"). Use su or sudo to become root (using the "live" password).

Web Page: http://www.slackware.com/

Download: http://www.slackware.com/

Solus

Solus is a modern operating system to power your daily needs. Install today, update forever. It is a rolling release distribution which offers Plasma 6 as one of its Desktop Environment versions available.

Web page: https://getsol.us/

Download: https://getsol.us/download

Trisquel

Trisquel is a free GNU/Linux distribution recommended by the Free Software Foundation[1]. It is based on Ubuntu's long-term support version. The Triskel edition features Plasma 5 as its desktop environment.

Web page: https://trisquel.info/

Download: https://trisquel.info/en/download

TTOS Linux

TTOS Linux is an operating system based on Debian offering Plasma 5. It was originally designed as an OEM alternative OS to replace Windows but has since evolved to be a general-purpose Debian-based distribution containing access to TTPC software in its repositories.

Web page: https://www.ttoslinux.org/

Download: https://www.ttoslinux.org/download.html

Distributions offering Plasma 6 as an installable option

Arch Linux

A lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.

Web page: https://archlinux.org

Download: https://archlinux.org/download (see https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)

CentOS Stream 10

CentOS Stream is a Linux distribution that tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development, positioned as a midstream between Fedora Linux and RHEL.

KDE Plasma 6 is provided for CentOS Stream 10 through the Fedora Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) project.

CentOS website: https://centos.org/

EPEL website: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/

To install for CentOS Stream 10:

# dnf config-manager --set-enabled crb
# dnf install epel-release
# dnf install @kde-desktop-environment

Gentoo

Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.

Web page: https://gentoo.org/

Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads (see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)

Guix System

Guix System, an advanced GNU/Linux (and HURD) distro built on top of GNU Guix (pronounced "geeks"), a purely functional package manager for the GNU system.

Web page: https://guix.gnu.org

Download: https://guix.gnu.org/en/download/latest/ (see https://guix.gnu.org/manual/devel/en/html_node/Desktop-Services.html for information on how to install Plasma, HURD currently unsupported)

OpenBSD

The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. You can get a modern KDE Plasma desktop by installing one of the following meta-ports depending on how much you want:

Install KDE Plasma 6 meta-port

# pkg_add kde-plasma

If you don't want to install all KDE Gear applications it's recommended to install the plasma-extras

# pkg_add kde-plasma-extras

Install full KDE (Plasma 6 and KDE Gear)

# pkg_add kde-plasma
# pkg_add kde

Alternatively you can point your desired ports builder at

x11/kde-plasma

or

x11/kde-applications

Please note that KDE does not support OpenBSD as a target operating system.

Distributions offering Plasma 5 as an installable option

Alpine Linux

A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox

Web page: https://alpinelinux.org/

Download: https://www.alpinelinux.org/downloads (see https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)

CentOS Stream 8 and 9

CentOS Stream is a Linux distribution that tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development, positioned as a midstream between Fedora Linux and RHEL.

KDE Plasma 5 is provided for CentOS Stream 8 and 9 through the Fedora Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) project.

CentOS website: https://centos.org/

EPEL website: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/

To install for CentOS Stream 9:

# dnf config-manager --set-enabled crb
# dnf install epel-release epel-next-release
# dnf install @kde-desktop-environment

To install for CentOS Stream 8:

# dnf config-manager --set-enabled powertools
# dnf install epel-release epel-next-release
# dnf install @kde-desktop-environment

FreeBSD

Main page: FreeBSD

You can get a modern KDE Plasma desktop by installing one of the following meta-ports depending on how much you want:

Install Plasma5 meta-port

# pkg install plasma5-plasma

Install Plasma5 and KDE Applications

# pkg install kde5

Alternatively you can point your desired ports builder at

x11/plasma5-plasma

or

x11/kde5

Gentoo

Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.

Web page: https://gentoo.org/

Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads (see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)

Knoppix

KNOPPIX is a bootable Live system on CD, DVD or USB flash drives, consisting of a representative collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals.

Web page: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html

Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html

Nutyx

NuTyX is a French GNU/Linux distribution created from Linux From Scratch and Beyond Linux From Scratch.

Web page: http://www.nutyx.org/

Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/

Parrot Security OS

Parrot Security is an operating system that's based on the Debian and focused for security testing, software development and privacy defence, all in one place.

Web page: https://parrotlinux.org/

Download: https://www.parrotsec.org/download

Ways to get KDE apps

Outside of the above-mentiond distributions, you can download and install KDE apps using any of the following methods:

AppImage Packages

KDE apps with AppImages:

  • Krita is professional painting program.
  • Kdenlive is a Non-Linear Video Editor.
  • KDevelop is a cross-platform IDE for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript and PHP.
  • digiKam is a Professional Photo Management tool.

Flatpak Packages

You can find latest stable releases of most KDE apps on Flathub. Information about nightly builds and how to develop targeting Flatpak can be found at Guidelines_and_HOWTOs/Flatpak.

Snap Packages

You can find latest stable releases of most KDE apps on The Snap Store.

Windows Packages

You can find a number of KDE apps on the Microsoft Store.

You can build lots of KDE applications for Windows 7, 8 and 10 using Craft. See Craft.