KDE Connect

Name: KDE Connect
Rating: 4.053279 (27940 reviews)
Author: KDE Community

By: KDE Community App

KDE Connect integrates your smartphone and computer

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

3,271,417 ▲ 21.48K

Data as of 2026-08-23

Rating:

4.05 +59

(27,940)

Version:

1.35.13

Last updated: 2026-08-07

Features & Capabilities

KDE Connect is a powerful Chrome extension designed to seamlessly integrate your smartphone and computer workflows. It allows wireless file transfers, shared clipboard for copy-paste across devices, and remote multimedia control. Receive and respond to notifications and calls directly from your PC, use your phone as a virtual touchpad, and access your phone files without cables.

With end-to-end TLS encryption and local network communication, KDE Connect ensures your data remains private and secure. Designed for easy WiFi connectivity without USB or Bluetooth, it enhances productivity for Linux users. This open-source project requires the desktop KDE Connect app for full functionality and regularly updates to keep features current.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

KDE Community

Downloads:

3,271,417 21.48K

Rating:

4.05

(27,940) 59 new ratings

Version:

1.35.13 Last updated: 2026-08-07

Version code:

13513

Creation date:

2013-09-04

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS Very high risk

Size:

6.49MB

Email:

go*****@kde.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-23

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Ranking

# 32,548 ▲ 35

Other rankings

#15 in connect keyword 24 ▲

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Developed by:

KDE Community

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kde.kdeconnect_tp

Email:

go*****@kde.org

Website:

https://kdeconnect.kde.org/

Publisher Change History

2025-01-09: pl*****@kde.org to go*****@kde.org

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User Reviews

KDE Connect offers a rich, cross-platform set of features including remote input, multimedia controls, and file transfer, with strong Linux support and usable hotspot/LAN support. Reviewers praise its versatility and free nature, but consistently note setup friction from network restrictions, occasional device discovery and disconnect issues, Windows app instability, and some usability gaps (volume control and missing clipboard/notification features). Overall, it’s powerful but can require troubleshooting.

Pros

Cross-platform capabilities (remote input, multimedia controls, file transfer) work well.
Works over various networks (LAN, hotspot) and across devices.
Generally reliable and fast after setup; praised by many as a solid solution.
Free to use with ongoing updates and feature additions.
Strong Linux support (Arch) and Steam Deck compatibility.

Cons

Initial setup can be fiddly due to firewalls, permissions, and router address range issues.
Connectivity and device discovery can be unstable, with disconnects or failure to detect devices.
Windows app compatibility and cross-platform UI issues (Windows app broken; some interactions non-functional).
Volume control UX is awkward; switching between phone volume and remote media volume is not intuitive.
Notable feature gaps (clipboard auto-sync, desktop notifications) and some reliability concerns (transfer speeds, persistent notifications).