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AeroThemePlasma offers a KDE Plasma shell with a design based on the Windows 7 desktop.
About AeroThemePlasma
AeroThemePlasma is an alternative shell for KDE Plasma that recreates the look and feel of Windows 7 while adapting to modern Plasma and Linux features. It includes parts such as SevenTasks, SevenStart, a Gadgets menu, Sound Mixer plasmoid, icon, cursor, KWin decoration and SDDM themes, lock screen UI, sound themes, and Aero glass blur and colorization effects. Tested configurations focus on Arch Linux x64 and derivatives running Plasma 6.7.4, with X11 and multi-monitor setups at 96 DPI scaling. It currently lacks full Wayland support, the Plasma 5 version is unmaintained, development has slowed, and the software is provided as-is with a recommendation to back up systems.
Key features
- Replicates Windows 7 look and feel on KDE Plasma
- Includes SevenTasks and SevenStart shell components
- Includes Gadgets menu and Sound Mixer plasmoid
- Provides KWin decoration theme and C++ effects
- Provides Aero glass blur and colorization effects
- Includes icon theme, cursor theme, SDDM theme and lock screen UI
Best for: Best for Linux users running KDE Plasma who want a Windows 7-style desktop.
Good for
- Adapts Windows 7 design to modern KDE Plasma and Linux features
- Covers taskbar, menus, themes, lock screen and visual effects in one project
- Tested on Arch Linux with X11 and multi-monitor setups at 96 DPI scaling
Watch out for
- Lacks full Wayland support and may have Wayland-specific issues
- Development has slowed with no significant updates expected for several months
- Plasma 5 version is available as a tag but is unmaintained and unsupported
AeroThemePlasma at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Desktop Customization
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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AeroThemePlasma FAQ
Does AeroThemePlasma work on Wayland?
It currently lacks full Wayland support, which may result in Wayland-specific issues. Proper Wayland support is planned for Plasma 6.8.
What systems has it been tested on?
Arch Linux x64 and other Arch derivatives with Plasma 6.7.4, KDE Frameworks 6.28.0, Qt 6.11.1, 96 DPI scaling, multi-monitor, and X11.
Is the Plasma 5 version still supported?
No. The Plasma 5 version is available as a tag in the repository but is unmaintained and no longer supported.
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