Future versions of KDE Plasma will no longer support the Xorg/X11 display server, as developers set-out the timeline for a transition to a Wayland-only future.
Upgrade to KDE Plasma 6.5 on Ubuntu 25.10 using the official Kubuntu Backports PPA. Installation steps, advice and rollback instructions provided.
KDE Plasma 6.5 released on 21 October 2025. The new version offers better RDP, HDR and Wayland support, expanded settings and other improvements.
KDE has launched its own immutable Linux distribution in alpha. It acts as a 'reference implementation', offering atomic updates, Flatpak apps and more.
KDE Plasma 6.5 will finally include automatic day/night theme switching, to change light/dark Global Themes based on the time of the day.
I don't remember the last time I used a printer, let alone owned one, but I do remember printer ink running out mid-print being a major frustration.
KDE Plasma 6.5 will automatically round the bottom corners of Breeze-decorated windows, adding a feature that's been asked for by KDE fans for years.
KDE's Plasma Bigscreen TV UI gets rebooted with slicker visuals, search functionality, and more – thanks to one developer tuning in to its potential.
A new version of free music player Amarok has been released, ported to Qt 6 and no longer using the Phonon audio backend. Details on what's new inside.
KDE Plasma 6.4.1 turns off a visual desktop effect which could, in rare cases, post a risk of triggering seizures in users with photosensitive conditions.
KDE devs have revived the KISS setup tool, aiming to create a polished first-boot experience for Linux users to rival onboarding on Windows and macOS.
KDE Plasma 6.4 has been released with a huge range of improvements, including an HDR configuration wizard, per-desktop tiling, and more.