Distributions
This is a community maintained list of distributions shipping KDE software.
Keep the list sorted in alphabetical order.
Archlinux
A lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.
Web page: https://www.archlinux.org/
Download: https://www.archlinux.org/download/
Desktop: None, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/KDE for information on how to install Plasma
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.
Web page: https://chakralinux.org/
Desktop: Plasma 5
Debian
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.
Web page: http://www.debian.org
Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/
Desktop: Plasma 4
Fedora KDE
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/
Download: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/download/index.html
Desktop: Plasma 5
FreeBSD
An advanced computer operating system used to power modern servers, desktops and embedded platforms.
Web page: https://www.freebsd.org/
Download: https://www.freebsd.org/where.html
Project web page: https://freebsd.kde.org/
Desktop
a) The ports tree contains Plasma 4 b) The development repository area51 contains Plasma 5
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/
Desktop: Plasma 5, stable and testing versions, see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE
KaOS
- The independent KaOS is a rolling, built from scratch distribution and focused on both, Qt as well as KDE.
Web page: https://kaosx.us
Download: https://kaosx.us/pages/download/
Desktop: Plasma 5
KDE neon
- A way of getting KDE software continuously updated on stable distro base of Ubuntu LTS
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).
Web page: https://neon.kde.org
Desktop: Plasma 5
Korora KDE
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/
Download: https://kororaproject.org/download
Kubuntu
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 many more.
Web page: http://www.kubuntu.org/
Download: http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
Desktop: Plasma 5
Linux Mint
From freedom came elegance
Web page: https://www.linuxmint.com
Download: https://ftp.heanet.ie/mirrors/linuxmint.com/stable/18/ (official mirror)
Desktop: Plasma 5.6
Mageia
Stable, secure operating system for desktop & server
Web page: http://www.mageia.org
Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads/
Desktop: Plasma 4
Maui
Partitial Rolling Desktop distribution based on Ubuntu LTS/KDE Neon with many additional programs and configs default.
Web page: http://www.mauilinux.org
Download: http://www.mauilinux.org/download/
Desktop: Plasma 5.8
Netrunner
Plasma Desktop distribution based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.
Web page: http://www.netrunner.com
Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download/
Desktop: Plasma 5.8
openSUSE
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.
Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/
Download: http://software.opensuse.org/
Desktop:
- openSUSE Leap 42.2: Plasma 5.8 LTS
- openSUSE Tumbleweed: The latest Plasma version currently available
KDE on Windows
Stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose distribution for Windows 7, 8 and 10 (32- and 64-bit)
Web page: https://community.kde.org/Windows/Distribution
Download: https://download.kde.org/stable/kdewin/installer/kdewin-installer-gui-latest.exe
Desktop:
- 4.10.2