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KDE PlasmaCinnamon

Screenshots

KDE Plasma desktop with application launcherKDE Plasma system settingsKDE Plasma desktop widget selectionKDE Plasma system tray audio volume popup with device and application slidersKDE Plasma notification history popup with file transfer and application noticesKDE Plasma KRunner search popup listing matching applications and system settingsKDE Plasma desktop panel configuration popup with position, alignment and visibility controlsKDE Plasma dark desktop with System Settings Icons page and Download New Icons theme browser

Best for: Use a full Linux desktop with configurable panels, widgets and window behavior

Best for: Use a Linux desktop with a traditional application menu, panel and system tray

Free

Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.

 Free

Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.

Linux Linux
  • Offers extensive desktop appearance settings
  • Integrates with KDE applications and system settings
  • Provides familiar desktop navigation
  • Supports applets, desklets and extensions
  • Availability and default configuration depend on the Linux distribution.
  • Third-party desktop extensions may need updates for new Cinnamon releases.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Sources

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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