KDE Plasma's dedicated safe mode arrives in Q4 2026

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KDE Plasma is developing a dedicated "safe mode" for troubleshooting, with initial components expected to arrive in Q4 2026, according to the KDE Digital Sovereignty Q3 2026 update. The safe mode will let users log into a special environment that boots Plasma without third-party customizations, helping isolate problematic add-ons. It will also assist users in identifying which specific customization is causing issues, though details on that feature remain limited. The work is funded partly by a €1,285,200 grant from Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency received in May. KDE's broader Q3 update also mentions stronger security and improved network-sharing technology as part of ongoing efforts.


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