Konqueror
What Konqueror is
Konqueror is KDE’s free, open-source Linux application for web browsing, file management, and file previews. Its browser engine is Chromium, while its file manager uses many Dolphin features, including version control, service menus, and the basic interface. Konqueror can manage files on FTP and SFTP servers and includes an FTP client. Local and remote folders, together with previews, can appear in split views within one window. Embedded preview applications include Okular and Calligra for documents, Gwenview for pictures, and KTextEditor for text files. Supported plugin types include service menus, KParts, KIO protocol access, and KPart plugins such as an ad blocker. The listed release is version 26.08.2, released on 2026-10-08. Linux installation is available through Discover, other AppStream stores, or a distribution package manager. KDE also links to its handbook, forum, source code, and bug reporting.
Who it suits
Konqueror suits Linux users who want browsing, file management, remote-file access, and previews in one desktop application. It also fits users seeking open-source software with plugin support.
What it does well
- Free and open source
- Chromium browser engine
- FTP and SFTP file management
- Split views for local and remote files
- Embedded previews for multiple file types
What to know first
- Linux installation only
- No free trial listed
- Uses several separate embedded preview applications
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Konqueror | Free software; Linux installation via Discover, AppStream stores, or a distribution package manager | Free |
As apps.kde.org lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Konqueror combines a Chromium-based browser with Dolphin-style file management and embedded previews. Its Linux-only, open-source distribution is available through common AppStream and package-manager channels.
Facts from Konqueror's own pages
- Browser engine
- Its web browsing uses Qt WebEngine as the rendering engine. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The application page lists Linux as its install platform and says installation is available through Discover, other AppStream stores, or a distribution package manager. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Embedded previews
- Embedded applications for previewing include Okular and Calligra for documents, Gwenview for pictures, and KTextEditor for text files. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- File management
- Its file management uses most of Dolphin’s features, including version control, service menus, and the basic interface. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · apps.kde.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Help
- The product page links to the Konqueror Handbook and the KDE Discuss forum for help. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Yes · apps.kde.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- desktop · apps.kde.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Plugins
- Supported plugin types include service menus, KParts, KIO protocol access, and KPart plugins such as an ad blocker. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Konqueror is KDE’s web browser and file management and previewing application. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Release
- The page lists version 26.08.2, released on 2026-10-08. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Remote files
- It supports file management on FTP and SFTP servers and includes an FTP client. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Software terms
- KDE describes its software as Free Software and says KDE programs can in most cases be downloaded and installed free of charge. · kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Source and bugs
- The product page links to Konqueror’s source code and bug reporting. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Split views
- The FTP client can show local and remote folders and previews in split views in one window. · apps.kde.org, 12 Oct 2026
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