KDE Plasma widgets (also known as plasmoids) are a smart way of customizing the desktop. There’s an abundance of widgets available that act like building blocks, constructing a desktop that’s perfect for your needs and requirements. I’ve tried the vast majority of KDE Plasma widgets.
In this updated article, I recommend 24 of my favorites. There should be something for everyone. And there’s a few fun widgets along the way!
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