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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 5, distributions on which Plasma 5 can be installed, and ways to get KDE apps in a distribution-agnostic fashion. Please keep these lists in alphabetical order.


=AntergOS=
[https://userbase.kde.org/Tutorials/Install_KDE_software Install KDE software page] lists tools to use to install the software on many distros.
Arch based, always fresh, never frozen


Web page: https://antergos.com/
If you are packaging KDE Plasma, please read the [[Distributions/Packaging Recommendations|Packaging and Recommendations]].


Download: https://antergos.com/try-it/


Desktop version: Plasma 5
=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.


=Arch Linux=
==KaOS==
A lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.
KaOS is a rolling, built-from-scratch operating system and with a focus on KDE and Qt software.  


Web page: https://www.archlinux.org/
Web page: https://kaosx.us


Download: https://www.archlinux.org/download/
Download: https://kaosx.us/pages/download/


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


=Blue Star=
Web page: https://neon.kde.org
Another Arch Linux based distribution with a KDE custom theme


Web page: http://bluestarlinux.sourceforge.net/
Download: https://neon.kde.org/download


Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/files/distro/
==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.  


Desktop version: Plasma 5
Web page: https://nobaraproject.org/


=CentOS=
Download: https://nobaraproject.org/download-nobara/
CentOS is a rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 100% compatible with it in full compliance with red Hat Redistribution requirements.


Web page: http://www.centos.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.


Download: http://www.centos.org/download/
Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/


Desktop version: KDE 4
Download: https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/ (Tumbleweed)


=Chakra=
=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.


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.
==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: https://chakralinux.org/
 
Desktop version: 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
Web page: http://www.debian.org
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Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/
Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/


Desktop version: Plasma 5
==EndeavourOS==
“EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal, along with our home-built Welcome App as a powerful guide to help you along.”


=DesktopBSD=
Web page: https://endeavouros.com
DesktopBSD is a free operating system, derived from Unix, and based on FreeBSD. Its objective is to combine the traditional stability of FreeBSD with the simplicity of use of KDE.


Web page: http://www.desktopbsd.net/
Download: https://endeavouros.com/#Download


Download: http://www.desktopbsd.net/?pos=downloads
==Fedora KDE==
The Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a variant of the Fedora operating system featuring Plasma 5 as its main user interface.


Desktop version: KDE 4
Web page: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde


=Dragon Fly=
Download: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde/download
Dragon Fly is a derivated from FreeBSD


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


Download: http://www.dragonflybsd.org/download/
Web page: https://ferenos.weebly.com/


Desktop version: KDE 4
Download: https://ferenos.weebly.com/get-feren-os.html


=Fedora KDE=
==Kubuntu==
The Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a powerful Fedora-based operating system utilizing the KDE Plasma Desktop as the main user interface.
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://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/
Web page: https://kubuntu.org


Download: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/download/index.html
Download: https://kubuntu.org/getkubuntu


Desktop version: Plasma 5
==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.


=FreeBSD=
Web page: https://portal.edu.gva.es/lliurex/es/
An advanced computer operating system used to power modern servers, desktops and embedded platforms.


Web page: https://www.freebsd.org/
Download: https://portal.edu.gva.es/lliurex/es/descargas/


Download: https://www.freebsd.org/where.html
==Mageia==
Mageia is an operating system that's a continuation of Mandriva and features Plasma 5.


Project web page: https://freebsd.kde.org/
Web page: http://www.mageia.org


Desktop version
Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads/
    a) The ports tree contains Plasma 4
    b) The development repository area51 contains Plasma 5


=Frugalware=
==Manjaro KDE==
Frugalware Linux is a distribution for general-purpose desktop developed independently for the intermediate user. Follow design concepts in the Slackware way and include the "pacman" package management tool from Arch Linux.
Manjaro is an Arch-based rolling release operating system with a graphical installer that offers a KDE edition with Plasma 5.


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


Download: http://frugalware.org/download
Download: https://manjaro.org/download/


Desktop version : Plasma 5
==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.


=Gentoo=
Web page: https://mxlinux.org/
Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.  
 
Download: https://mxlinux.org/download-links/


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


Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads/
Web page: http://neptuneos.com/


Desktop version: Plasma 5, stable and testing versions, see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE
Download: http://neptuneos.com/en/download.html


= KaOS =
==Netrunner==
* The independent KaOS  is a rolling, built from scratch distribution and focused on both, Qt as well as KDE.  
Netrunner is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.


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


Web page: https://kaosx.us
Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download/


Download: https://kaosx.us/pages/download/
==Nitrux==
Nitrux is a Debian-based operating system focusing on portable universal app formats. It uses NX Desktop / KDE Plasma 5.


Desktop version: Plasma 5
Web page: https://nxos.org/


= Kanotix=
Download: https://nxos.org/
KANOTIX is a Linux distribution based on the most recent stable release of Debian GNU/Linux.


Web page: http://kanotix.com/
==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.


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


Desktop version: Plasma 5
Download: https://nixos.org/nixos/download.html


= KDE neon=
==openmamba==
* A way of getting KDE software continuously updated on stable distro base of Ubuntu LTS
openmamba is a an operating system built from sources which provides by default a complete and up-to-date Plasma 5 desktop.


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://openmamba.org


Web page: https://neon.kde.org
Download: https://openmamba.org/en/downloads/


Download: https://neon.kde.org/download
==OpenMandriva==
OpenMadriva is an operating system based on Mandriva featuring Plasma 5. It incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities.


Desktop version: Plasma 5
Web page: https://www.openmandriva.org/


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


Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html
Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/


Desktop version: Plasma 5.8
Download: https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/ (Tumbleweed)  https://get.opensuse.org/leap/ (Leap)


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


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


Download: https://kororaproject.org/download
Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/


Desktop version: Plasma 5
==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.


=Kubuntu=
Web page: https://www.rosalinux.ru/
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/
Download: https://www.rosalinux.ru/


Download: http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
==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).


Desktop version: Plasma 5
Web Page: http://www.slackware.com/


=Linux Mint=
Download: http://www.slackware.com/


From freedom came elegance
==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 5 as one of it's Desktop Environment versions available.


Web page: https://www.linuxmint.com
Web page: https://getsol.us/


Download: https://ftp.heanet.ie/mirrors/linuxmint.com/stable/18/ (official mirror)
Download: https://getsol.us/download/


Desktop version: Plasma 5.6
== 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.


=Mageia=
Web page: https://trisquel.info/
Stable, secure operating system for desktop & server


Web page: http://www.mageia.org
Download: https://trisquel.info/en/download


Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads/
== TUXEDO OS ==


Desktop version: Plasma 5
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.


=Manjaro=
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
Based on Arch Linux, fast & rolling release


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


Download: https://manjaro.org/get-manjaro/
Download: https://os.tuxe.do


Desktop version: Plasma 5
==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.


=Maui=
Web page: https://www.ttoslinux.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://www.ttoslinux.org/download.html


Download: http://www.mauilinux.org/download/
=Distributions offering Plasma 5 as an installable option=


Desktop version: Plasma 5.8
==Alpine Linux==
A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox


=Neptune=
Web page: https://alpinelinux.org/
Neptune is a distribution for desktop computers. It is based on the stable branch of Debian, except for a new kernel, some drivers and newer versions of popular applications, such as LibreOffice. It is also released with the latest version of the KDE desktop.


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


Download: http://neptuneos.com/en/download.html
==Arch Linux==
A lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.


Desktop version: Plasma 5
Web page: https://archlinux.org


=NetBSD=
Download: https://archlinux.org/download (see https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
NetBSD is an open source operating system similar to UNIX that is free, secure and highly portable available for many platforms.


Web page: http://www.netbsd.org/
== FreeBSD ==
Main page: [[FreeBSD]]


Download: http://www.netbsd.org/mirrors/#iso
You can get a modern KDE Plasma desktop by installing one of the following meta-ports depending on how much you want:


Desktop version: KDE 4
Install Plasma5 meta-port
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg install plasma5-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>


=Netrunner=
Install Plasma5 and KDE Applications
Plasma Desktop distribution based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# pkg install kde5
</syntaxhighlight>


Web page: http://www.netrunner.com
Alternatively you can point your desired ports builder at
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/plasma5-plasma
</syntaxhighlight>
or
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
x11/kde5
</syntaxhighlight>


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


Desktop version: Plasma 5
Web page: https://gentoo.org/


=Nitrux=
Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads/ (see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)
Nitrux is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution focusing on portable universal app formats, using the Nomad desktop environment, built on top of KDE Plasma 5 and Qt.


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


Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nitruxos/files/Release/
Web page: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html


Desktop version: Based on Plasma 5
Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html


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


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


Desktop version: Plasma 5
==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.  
=OpenMandriva=
OpenMadriva is a distribution based on Mandriva. Incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities
 
Web page: http://openmandriva.org/
 
Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/download
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=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 version: Plasma 5
 
=PCLinuxOS=
GNU/Linux distribution based on the old Mandriva.
 
Web page: https://www.pclinuxos.com/
 
Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=Pisi=
Pisi is a GNU/Linux distribution based on the old Pardus Linux with its famous PiSi package management system.
 
Web page: http://www.pisilinux.org/
 
Download: http://www.pisilinux.org/indir
 
Desktop version: KDE 4
 
=Q4OS=
German origin, based on Debian and oriented towards the desktop. It is light and friendly with the newbies users, offering a desktop environment called Trinity.
 
Web page: http://q4os.org/
 
Download: http://q4os.org/downloads1.html
 
Desktop version: KDE 3 (Trinity)
 
=Rosa=
ROSA, is a Linux distribution featuring a highly personalized KDE desktop and a number of modifications designed to enhance the user-friendly face of the work environment.
 
Web page: http://www.rosalab.com/
 
Download: http://wiki.rosalab.ru/en/index.php/ROSA_Release
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=Sabayon=
Sabayon is a Gentoo-based distribution, 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.sabayon.org/download
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=Scientific Linux=
Scientific Linux is a recompiled Red Hat Enterprise Linux, co-developed by Fermilab National Laboratory and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
 
Web page: https://www.scientificlinux.org/
 
Download: https://www.scientificlinux.org/downloads/
 
Desktop version: KDE 4
 
=Slackel=
Slackel is a distribution and a live CD based on Slackware Linux and Salix OS and is fully compatible with both. Use the current version of Slackware and KDE desktop.
 
Web page: http://www.slackel.gr/
 
Download: http://sourceforge.net/projects/slackel/files/
 
Desktop version: KDE 4
 
=TrueOS=
FreeBSD based operating system with Lumina & KDE desktops.
 
Web page: https://www.trueos.org/
 
Download: https://www.trueos.org/downloads/
 
Desktop version: KDE 4


=Univention=
Web page: https://parrotlinux.org/
Univention Corporate Server is an enterprise distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux.


Web page: https://www.univention.com/
Download: https://www.parrotsec.org/download/


Download: https://www.univention.com/downloads/
= Ways to get KDE apps =
Outside of the above-mentiond distributions, you can download and install KDE apps using any of the following methods:


Desktop version: KDE 4
==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.


=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 Version:
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 15:04, 20 March 2024

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

This page lists active distributions that ship Plasma 5, distributions on which Plasma 5 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 and 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.

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

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/

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)

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/

EndeavourOS

“EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones 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

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://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde

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

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

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/

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/download/

Download: https://manjaro.org/download/

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/nixos/download.html

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 5 as one of it's 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

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

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 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)

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)

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.