KDE Connect is a multi-platform application developed by KDE, which facilitates wireless communications and data transfer between devices over local networks. KDE Connect is available in the repositories of many Linux distributions, as well as F-Droid and Google Play Store for Android. Often, distributions bundle KDE Connect in their KDE Plasma desktop variant. KDE Connect has been reimplemented in the GNOME desktop environment as GSConnect[Wikidata], which can be obtained from GNOME Extension Store. Since 2021, KDE Connect has also been available on Windows, and it is available as an unstable nightly build on macOS.
Zorin OS has a project based on KDE Connect called Zorin Connect.
KDE Connect is built around a UI-agnostic "core" library that exposes various D-Bus interfaces. This allows the software to be implemented on various operating systems by adding relevant UI components without having to reimplement its core mechanisms.
What is KDE Connect?
KDE Connect by KDE e.V. (developed by KDE) is open-source Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category. The first release dates back to 2013. It is written in C++, QML, and Java. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux, Android, iOS, Plasma Mobile and Sailfish OS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 94.5 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.08.2, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to June 27, 2023: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 7 of our languages. Similar programs include Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface and Dropbox.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux, Android and iOS
- Mature project (since 2013)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: KDE Connect is an open-source cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is KDE Connect safe to download?
- The file is served by download.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5A3536BD37673599AAB651CA12715A6EFCF5A7A1323306C4F979EDCCA052B7D3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›10 versions over 3 years · about 3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.2Latest | October 12, 2026 | 94.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.08.1 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.2 | June 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.12.1 | January 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.08.3 | November 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.04.2 | August 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 24.12.3 | April 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 24.02.0 | April 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.KDEConnect -ekdeconnect-kde-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask kde-connectInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Developer
- KDE
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C++, QML, and Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, Android, iOS, Plasma Mobile, Sailfish OS
- Version
- 26.08.2
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- First release
- 2013
- Added to the catalogue
- June 27, 2023
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 3
- Website
- kdeconnect.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.KDEConnect
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Frequently asked questions
Is KDE Connect free?
Yes. KDE Connect is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is KDE Connect safe to download?
The download comes from download.kde.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install KDE Connect with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can KDE Connect be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does KDE Connect run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of KDE Connect?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 27, 2023.
Can I use KDE Connect without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to KDE Connect?
Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface, Dropbox, Rclone and heroku. The alternatives page compares them.
