A powerful and customizable terminal emulator.
Publisher’s description
What is Konsole?
Konsole is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from KDE e.V.. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 101.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Konsole is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Tabs
- Multiple profiles
- Silence and Activity monitoring
- Bookmark support
- Searching
- Saving output
AppStream · Flathub
Is Konsole safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B93F9A069F82511FDFC6DC0BA6DF86CAE5C5DE951F0B387953A95A521189200B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 27, 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.11.70Latest | October 24, 2026 | 101.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Konsole -ekonsole-master-5419-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.konsoleInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.11.70
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- konsole.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Konsole
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Konsole free?
Yes. Konsole is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Konsole safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.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 Konsole 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 Konsole be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Konsole run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Konsole without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Konsole?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, Tabby, QPDF and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
