Konqueror
KDE's Swiss Army veteran.
The browser that gave the world KHTML — the ancestor of WebKit and Blink. Still a browser and file manager in one, for KDE users with a sense of history.
- Engine
- Blink (QtWebEngine) / KHTML legacy
- License
- Open source
- Runs on
- Linux
- Top marks
- Open source
- Updated
- September 2026
Why it shines
- Browser + file manager in one
- Deep KDE integration
- Historic pedigree
Worth knowing
- Development is quiet
- Falkon is KDE's more modern choice
Origins
Konqueror belongs to The KHTML dynasty — descended from KHTML.
Scorecard
- Tracking protection0/3
- Fingerprinting resistance0/3
- Anonymity0/3
- Built-in ad blocking0/3
- Customization1/3
- Keyboard control0/3
- Built-in tools2/3
- Minimal interface0/3
- Fresh design0/3
- Classic interface2/3
- Light on resources1/3
- Raw speed0/3
- Battery efficiency0/3
- Extension ecosystem0/3
- Cross-device sync0/3
- Site compatibility2/3
- Low maintenance1/3
- Open source3/3
- Independence2/3
- Built-in AI0/3
- Gaming features0/3
- Dev tooling0/3
0–3 on each of the 22 criteria the quiz and the guides rank by. How we score.
