KDE Plasma 6.6.2 Update
The KDE project has released KDE Plasma 6.6.2, the second maintenance update to the KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series. This update addresses several bugs, crashes, and other issues.
Meanwhile, it improves support for mice with high-resolution scroll wheels in the built-in remote desktop (RDP) server.
Additionally, the “Show virtual [network] connections” setting no longer requires a reboot.
Accessibility and Security Features
Furthermore, KDE Plasma 6.6.2 enhances the “caret tracking” accessibility feature to respect the tracking mode set in the zoom effect.
For example, it implements a new mechanism that immediately closes a pinned-open pop-up when deleting a widget.
However, the most notable addition is the fact that Plasma now clears passwords and other secrets marked with special “hide me from the history” metadata that were copied but not actually added to the history when clearing the clipboard contents.
Crash Fixes and Other Improvements
Several crashes were addressed in this release, including a Plasma Discover crash that occurred while installing updates.
Moreover, two crashes in the Shortcuts page of System Settings were fixed, which occurred when searching for certain text or when editing custom global shortcuts.
Therefore, users can expect a more stable experience with KDE Plasma 6.6.2.
Conclusion and Future Updates
In conclusion, KDE Plasma 6.6.2 is a significant update that brings numerous bug fixes and improvements to the table.
Finally, the next point release in the KDE Plasma 6.6 series, Plasma 6.6.3, is planned for March 17th, 2026.
Users can check out the full changelog for more details about the changes included in KDE Plasma 6.6.2.
