KGet
The facts below are what the maker publishes about KGet, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From KGet's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| KGet | Free | Free download manager |
The facts
Each one read from KGet's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser integration
- KGet integrates with the Konqueror web browser.checked 11 Oct 2026
What it does
- Distribution
- KDE lists KGet for Linux and says it can be installed through Discover, other AppStream application stores, or a distribution package manager.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Download controls
- Downloads can be paused, resumed, or restarted.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- KDE describes its software as free to use and says anyone can use it or help build it.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License
- KDE lists KGet under the GPL-2.0+ license.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Metalink
- KGet supports Metalink downloads with multiple URLs, checksums, and other information.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- It downloads files from FTP and HTTP(S) sources.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- KGet is a versatile and user-friendly download manager.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Queue information
- KGet provides information about current and pending downloads.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- KDE says its software contains no ads, spyware, subscription services, forced updates, secret crypto-mining, or AI training.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- KDE links to the KGet Handbook, a forum, and the #kget channel on Libera.chat for help.checked 11 Oct 2026
- System tray
- KGet can be embedded in the system tray.checked 11 Oct 2026
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