# \#anniversary **URL:** https://discuss.kde.org/tag/anniversary/350.md [Latest](https://discuss.kde.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.kde.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.kde.org/tags.md) --- ## [Plasma 6.8 is out, it's KDE's 30th birthday, and we're kicking off our fundraiser](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-6-8-is-out-its-kdes-30th-birthday-and-were-kicking-off-our-fundraiser/50936)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-6-8-is-out-its-kdes-30th-birthday-and-were-kicking-off-our-fundraiser/50936 "2026-10-23T13:36:44Z")
How’s that for an announcement? So, yeah: Happy Birthday to us :birthday\_cake:! Today KDE is 30 years old! And, boy, do we have treats for you! First up: Plasma 6.8 - 30th Anniversary Edition is here! And it co… --- ## [Make a 30th Anniversary Zine!](https://discuss.kde.org/t/make-a-30th-anniversary-zine/49289)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/make-a-30th-anniversary-zine/49289 "2026-08-10T18:42:54Z")
Inject all the drama and excitement of becoming a KDE community member in the tiniest, most rebellious of formats. Find out how to tell and share your KDE story here: --- ## [KDE will be 30 years old this year and Katie updates her look!](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-will-be-30-years-old-this-year-and-katie-updates-her-look/46599)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-will-be-30-years-old-this-year-and-katie-updates-her-look/46599 "2026-05-02T07:39:42Z")
KDE is all about innovating and moving forward, but Katie hadn’t changed her apparel in more than 10 years. Now, sporting an orange hoodie and leggings, she’s ready to spring into action and stomp on all those pesky bug… --- ## [This October... KDE is turning 30 🎂! Join us for six months of celebrations, fun and activities🎉!](https://discuss.kde.org/t/this-october-kde-is-turning-30-join-us-for-six-months-of-celebrations-fun-and-activities/46216)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/this-october-kde-is-turning-30-join-us-for-six-months-of-celebrations-fun-and-activities/46216 "2026-04-19T12:29:46Z")
Contribute to our gallery of historic photos, tell us a story about that time KDE got you out of a pickle, or share a little-known KDE-related fact. Become a supporting member and help guarantee the next 30 years of … --- ## [KDE is 30 years young! Share your stories, trivia and pics](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-is-30-years-young-share-your-stories-trivia-and-pics/45245)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-is-30-years-young-share-your-stories-trivia-and-pics/45245 "2026-03-12T13:34:50Z")
Hello Community! This year KDE is celebrating its 30th anniversary and we want to hear your stories! Share you story Did you witness anything funny or extraordinary at a sprint or an event? Did KDE save your company, l… --- ## [Our fundraiser is off to a flying start, and the fun has just begun!](https://discuss.kde.org/t/our-fundraiser-is-off-to-a-flying-start-and-the-fun-has-just-begun/40621)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 9:51am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/our-fundraiser-is-off-to-a-flying-start-and-the-fun-has-just-begun/40621 "2025-10-15T09:51:45Z")
Next week we’re releasing Plasma 6.5! One of our birthday wishes is to continue delivering quality free software for the whole world to enjoy. Help us make it happen with your donation: --- ## [Want KDE to be around another 28, 50, 100 years? You can make it happen!](https://discuss.kde.org/t/want-kde-to-be-around-another-28-50-100-years-you-can-make-it-happen/23519)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/want-kde-to-be-around-another-28-50-100-years-you-can-make-it-happen/23519 "2024-10-14T17:00:57Z")
KDE is an open community and we accept everybody willing to lend a hand. You can contribute too! Get started by visiting this: https://community.kde.org/Get\_Involved Note we also have 2 community goals dedicated to hel… --- ## [KDE is turning 28 soon! 🎉](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-is-turning-28-soon/22929)
**Author:** [@AniqaKhokhar](https://discuss.kde.org/u/AniqaKhokhar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-is-turning-28-soon/22929 "2024-10-09T13:02:40Z")
Want to join the global celebration? Host a meetup in your city and connect with the community. Find out how: 28th birthday - KDE Community Wiki. Let’s celebrate together! M --- ## [Twenty-five years of Krita today!](https://discuss.kde.org/t/twenty-five-years-of-krita-today/16451)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/twenty-five-years-of-krita-today/16451 "2024-06-05T14:17:19Z")
Join us for a trip down memory lane – KImageShop, Krayon, Krita through a quarter century: --- ## [KDE is 27 years old today 🎂! Happy Birthday to us!](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-is-27-years-old-today-happy-birthday-to-us/6050)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-is-27-years-old-today-happy-birthday-to-us/6050 "2023-10-22T00:18:00Z")
A good time to check out all our kool stuff: And help us keep KDE alive and kicking for 1000 years more (at least)!: