# KDE Connect

> Allows sharing pages, videos, and images from your browser to KDE Connect devices. This extension relies on a Native Messaging Host to communicate with KDE Connect devices. See https://github.com/pdf/kdeconnect-chrome-extension for installation.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/kde\_connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kde_connect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `kde_connect`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Peter Fern
- **Category:** download-management,appearance,social-communication,other
- **Daily users:** 1,438
- **Weekly downloads:** 39
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (27 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.7
- **Last updated:** 2022-03-16
- **First published:** 2017-09-09
- **Size:** 75 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/kde_connect/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/pdf/kdeconnect-chrome-extension](https://github.com/pdf/kdeconnect-chrome-extension)

## Description

KDE Connect is a powerful Chrome extension that enables seamless sharing of pages, videos, and images directly from your browser to your KDE Connect-enabled devices. Whether you want to quickly transfer content to your phone, tablet, or desktop, this extension simplifies the process.

Please note that to use this extension, you must install the Native Messaging Host component. This native host acts as a bridge between your browser and KDE Connect devices, ensuring smooth and secure communication. Detailed installation instructions are available at the [KDE Connect Chrome Extension GitHub page](https://github.com/pdf/kdeconnect-chrome-extension). Enhance your device integration with KDE Connect today!

## Rankings

- #2,688 — Overall
- #236 — Download Management
- #319 — Social & Communication
- #4 — connect
- #12 — connection
- #21 — concert

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `nativeMessaging`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise Firefox integration and KDE experience gains when KDE Connect for Firefox works, especially on KDE Neon and with GitHub-driven setup. However, Windows users face installation and compatibility problems (Windows 10). Linux users report persistent native host connectivity errors and device discovery issues (no devices/no version response). Overall, the extension helps browser integration and KDE workflows where setup succeeds, but cross-device functionality remains inconsistent across platforms.

### Pros

- Adds Firefox browser integration and sync with KDE Connect for browser interactions.
- Works well on KDE Neon, improving the KDE experience.
- Delivers as promised; a solid extension for KDE users.
- Setup can be straightforward after following the GitHub instructions.

### Cons

- Windows: not working on Windows 10 with installation prompts and compatibility issues.
- Linux native host: connectivity failures (could not connect to native host; no version response).
- Linux: device discovery issues (no devices / no available devices).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kde_connect)