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This is a community maintained list of distributions shipping KDE software.
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.


Keep the list sorted in alphabetical order.
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.


=Arch Linux=
[https://userbase.kde.org/Tutorials/Install_KDE_software Install KDE software page] lists tools to use to install the software on many distros.
A lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.


Web page: https://www.archlinux.org/
If you are packaging KDE Plasma, please read the [[Distributions/Packaging Recommendations|Packaging Recommendations]].


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


Desktop: None, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/KDE for information on how to install Plasma
=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.


=Chakra=


A distribution with an emphasis on KDE and Qt technologies that focuses on simplicity from a technical standpoint and free software. Semi-rolling release model.
==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://chakralinux.org/
Web page: https://endeavouros.com


Desktop: Plasma 5
Download: https://endeavouros.com/#Download


=Debian=
==Fedora KDE==


Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run.
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==
[[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
Web page: http://www.debian.org
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Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/
Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/


Desktop: Plasma 5
==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/


=Fedora KDE=
Download: http://www.slackware.com/
The Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a powerful Fedora-based operating system utilizing the KDE Plasma Desktop as the main user interface.


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


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


Desktop: Plasma 5
Download: https://getsol.us/download


=FreeBSD=
== Trisquel ==
An advanced computer operating system used to power modern servers, desktops and embedded platforms.
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.


Web page: https://www.freebsd.org/
Web page: https://trisquel.info/


Download: https://www.freebsd.org/where.html
Download: https://trisquel.info/en/download


Project web page: https://freebsd.kde.org/
==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 [http://www.ttpc-systems.com/proshield/ TTPC software] in its repositories.


Desktop
Web page: https://www.ttoslinux.org/
    a) The ports tree contains Plasma 4
    b) The development repository area51 contains Plasma 5


=Gentoo=
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.  
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/
Web page: https://gentoo.org/


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


Desktop: Plasma 5, stable and testing versions, see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE
==Guix System==


= KaOS =
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.  
* The independent KaOS  is a rolling, built from scratch distribution and focused on both, Qt as well as KDE.  


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


Web page: https://kaosx.us
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)


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


Desktop: Plasma 5
Install KDE Plasma 6 meta-port
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg_add kde-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>


= KDE neon=
If you don't want to install all KDE Gear applications it's recommended to install the plasma-extras
* A way of getting KDE software continuously updated on stable distro base of Ubuntu LTS
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg_add kde-plasma-extras
</syntaxhighlight>


Available as User Edition (released versions of software), Developer Edition Stable Branches (continuous delivery of beta/stable Git branches), Developer Edition Unstable Branches (continuous delivery of unstable master Git branches).
Install full KDE (Plasma 6 and KDE Gear)
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg_add kde-plasma
# pkg_add kde
</syntaxhighlight>


Web page: https://neon.kde.org
Alternatively you can point your desired ports builder at
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/kde-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>
or
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/kde-applications
</syntaxhighlight>


Desktop: Plasma 5
Please note that KDE does '''not support''' OpenBSD as a target operating system.


= Korora KDE=
=Distributions offering Plasma 5 as an installable option=
The main goal of Korora is to provide a complete, easy-to-use system for general computing. Originally based on Gentoo Linux in 2005, Korora was re-born in 2010 as a Fedora Remix with tweaks and extras to make the system "just work" out of the box. It ships packages from the default Fedora repositories but also a number of other packages. In current version (25), KDE is again one of the available environments in Korora.


Web page: https://kororaproject.org/
==Alpine Linux==
A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox


Download: https://kororaproject.org/download
Web page: https://alpinelinux.org/


=Kubuntu=
Download: https://www.alpinelinux.org/downloads (see https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
Kubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, an office suite, media apps, an instant messaging client and much more.  


Web page: http://www.kubuntu.org/
==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.  


Download: http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
KDE Plasma 5 is provided for CentOS Stream 8 and 9 through the Fedora Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) project.


Desktop: Plasma 5
CentOS website: https://centos.org/


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


From freedom came elegance
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>


Web page: https://www.linuxmint.com
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>


Download: https://ftp.heanet.ie/mirrors/linuxmint.com/stable/18/ (official mirror)
== FreeBSD ==
Main page: [[FreeBSD]]


Desktop: Plasma 5.6
You can get a modern KDE Plasma desktop by installing one of the following meta-ports depending on how much you want:


=Mageia=
Install Plasma5 meta-port
Stable, secure operating system for desktop & server
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg install plasma5-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>


Web page: http://www.mageia.org
Install Plasma5 and KDE Applications
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg install kde5
</syntaxhighlight>


Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads/
Alternatively you can point your desired ports builder at
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/plasma5-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>
or
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/kde5
</syntaxhighlight>


Desktop: Plasma 4
==Gentoo==
Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.


=Maui=
Web page: https://gentoo.org/
Partitial Rolling Desktop distribution based on Ubuntu LTS/KDE Neon with many additional programs and configs default.


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


Download: http://www.mauilinux.org/download/
==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.


Desktop: Plasma 5.8
Web page: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html


=Netrunner=
Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html
Plasma Desktop distribution based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.


Web page: http://www.netrunner.com
==Nutyx==
NuTyX is a French GNU/Linux distribution created from Linux From Scratch and Beyond Linux From Scratch.


Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download/
Web page: http://www.nutyx.org/


Desktop: Plasma 5.8
Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/


=openSUSE=
==Parrot Security OS==
Stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose distribution. Ships KDE with other KDE-Apps like Krita and Amarok. openSUSE Leap is based on SUSE Linux Enterprise. Tumbleweed is Rolling release and uses the newest Plasma version.
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://www.opensuse.org/
Web page: https://parrotlinux.org/


Download: http://software.opensuse.org/
Download: https://www.parrotsec.org/download


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


* openSUSE Leap 42.2: Plasma 5.8 LTS
==AppImage Packages==
* openSUSE Tumbleweed: The latest Plasma version currently available
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.


=KDE on Windows=
==Flatpak Packages==
Stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose distribution for Windows 7, 8 and 10  (32- and 64-bit)
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]].


Web page: https://community.kde.org/Windows/Distribution
==Snap Packages==
You can find latest stable releases of most KDE apps on [https://snapcraft.io/publisher/kde The Snap Store].


Download: https://download.kde.org/stable/kdewin/installer/kdewin-installer-gui-latest.exe
==Windows Packages==
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].


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