Konqueror review
A free Linux browser that combines web access with local and remote file management.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Konqueror is KDE’s open-source desktop web browser and file-management application for Linux. It uses Qt WebEngine for web browsing and also handles local and remote files, including FTP and SFTP. That combination makes it a fit for Linux users who want browser access and file tools in one application, rather than a browser focused only on websites.
Its standout feature is the integration of web and file workflows. Konqueror includes local file management with Dolphin features, embedded previews for documents, images, and text files, tabbed browsing, split-view browsing, automatic URL and form completion, and bookmark importing. It can also embed components from KDE applications such as Dolphin, Okular, Calligra, Gwenview, and KTextEditor. Configurable AdBlock filters and plugin and embedded-component support add control over the browsing environment.
Konqueror is distributed as free KDE software and is available through Linux distribution package managers. The published product details identify Qt WebEngine as its browser engine, with Qt WebEngine based on Chromium. Its focus remains narrow: Linux desktop use, web browsing, and file management. Users who want FTP or SFTP access, previews, and KDE integration may find that combination useful. Those seeking browser synchronization across platforms or modern extension support should choose a different browser.
Konqueror pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines web browsing with local, FTP, and SFTP file management
- Offers embedded previews, tabs, split views, and configurable AdBlock filters
- Works with KDE applications including Dolphin, Okular, and Gwenview
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on Linux
- Does not provide browser sync
- Lacks modern extension support
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