Konqueror is a free and open-source application developed by the KDE community that uniquely blends a web browser and file manager into one powerful interface. Built on the KDE Frameworks and powered by either KHTML or QtWebEngine for rendering, Konqueror supports tabbed browsing, ad blocking, file previews, and integration with KDE desktop utilities.As an open-source alternative to browsers like Firefox, Falkon, and Brave, and file managers like Dolphin or Nautilus, Konqueror is ideal for those who value versatility, minimalism, and tight desktop integration.
Key features include:
- Web Browsing: Utilizes KHTML or KDEWebKit for rendering web pages.
- File Management: Incorporates Dolphin's file management capabilities, including version control and service menus.
- FTP Client: Supports file management on FTP and SFTP servers with split views for local and remote folders.
- File Previewing: Embeds applications like Okular, Calligra, Gwenview, and KTextEditor for previewing various file types.
- Plugin Support: Supports service menus, KParts, KIO, and KPart plugins like AdBlocker.
Konqueror is suitable for users who require a flexible tool for both web browsing and advanced file management, especially within the KDE ecosystem. It targets users who need to manage files on local and remote servers, preview various file types, and extend functionality through plugins.
