KDE Plasma 6.8 Beta

• Beta released today ahead of the stable 6.8 release on 14 October 2026
• The stable date coincides with KDE’s 30th anniversary
• Downloads and details available via KDE.org

Key Improvements

• vRAM usage optimizations
• Dwell clicker support on Wayland
• Wayland commit-timing protocol support in KWin
• Union theme engine improvements
• Better remote desktop support
• Improved multi-GPU handling
• New kscreenctl tool
• Server-side drop shadow support
• Multi-monitor improvements
• General polishing throughout, with particular focus on Wayland refinement

Bundled Software

• Kup ships as the backup scheduler for the Plasma desktop

https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.7.90