KDE Connect
KDE Connect is made and published by KDE Community. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with KDE Community. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to KDE Community and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.01
- 27,094 ratings
- Installs
- 3.4 million
- Last updated
- November 5, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 7.02 MB
KDE Connect is popular, with 3.4 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.0 stars from 27,094 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Cross-device operation over a local network without internet exposure
- End-to-end TLS encryption for secure transfers
- Desktop KDE Connect companion enables the full feature set
- Open-source project with active community contributions
- Requires the KDE Connect desktop app on a computer to function
- Extensive permissions are requested to support wide device integration
- May lack some desktop-focused features (e.g., advanced screen sharing) compared to certain competitors
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on KDE Connect for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By KDE Community, from Google Play“KDE Connect integrates your smartphone and computer”
Description by KDE Community Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
- Transfer files between your devices.
- Access files on your phone from your computer, without wires.
- Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your devices.
- Get notifications for incoming calls and messages on your computer.
- Virtual touchpad: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad.
- Notifications sync: Access your phone notifications from your computer and reply to messages.
- Multimedia remote control: Use your phone as a remote for Linux media players.
- WiFi connection: no USB wire or bluetooth needed.
- End-to-end TLS encryption: your information is safe.
Please note you will need to install KDE Connect on your computer for this app to work, and keep the desktop version up-to-date with the Android version for the latest features to work.
Sensitive permissions information:
* Accessibility permission: Required to receive input from another device to control your Android phone, if you use the Remote Input feature.
* Background location permission: Required to know to which WiFi network you are connected to, if you use the Trusted Networks feature.
KDE Connect never sends any information to KDE nor to any third party. KDE Connect sends data from one device to the other directly using the local network, never through the internet, and using end to end encryption.
This app is part of an open source project and it exists thanks to all the people who contributed to it. Visit the website to grab the source code.
Recent changes:
1.37.2:
- Fix some notifications not being synced
- Fix volume controls disappearing
- Improve device reconnection
- Add zoom controls to presentation remote
1.37.0:
No new features added, but this version ships lots of internal changes. Please report any issues you find!
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 39
- App size
- 7.02 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by KDE Connect
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.37.2
- Launched
- September 2013
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 69 thousand
- Per day
- 2.3 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- September 2013
Installs over time
KDE Connect has been installed 3.4 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2.3 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for KDE Connect
About the app and developer
About KDE Connect
KDE Connect is a productivity app developed by KDE Community.
Download Statistics
KDE Connect has been downloaded 3.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 69 thousand times.
User Ratings
KDE Connect is rated 4.01 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 27 thousand ratings.
App Information
KDE Connect is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 7.02 MB. The latest APK version available is 1.37.2. The last update was on November 5, 2026.
Technical Requirements
KDE Connect requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since September 2013.
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Frequently asked questions about KDE Connect
Is KDE Connect free?
Yes. KDE Connect is free on Google Play.
Is KDE Connect still available?
Yes. KDE Connect is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on November 5, 2026.
Does KDE Connect contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list KDE Connect as containing ads.
What Android version does KDE Connect require?
KDE Connect runs on Android 6.0 and higher.
How large is KDE Connect?
KDE Connect is 7.02 MB.
Is KDE Connect suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of KDE Connect as suitable for everyone.
How many times has KDE Connect been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for KDE Connect.
How do people rate KDE Connect?
KDE Connect scores 4.01 out of 5 stars, from 27,094 ratings on Google Play.
Who made KDE Connect?
KDE Connect was developed by KDE Community. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to KDE Connect?
People looking at KDE Connect also look at these productivity apps: Zorin Connect, Bounce Companion, EasyJoin: SMS from PC & Sync, RemotePC Viewer, OSLink.