KDE celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of community‑driven development that delivers control, privacy and a massive suite of free software. The project rolls out a dedicated page packed with timelines, new merchandise and event listings, inviting users to join local meet‑ups or organize their own celebrations. All activities appear on an interactive map for easy discovery.

Organizers can add events via KDE’s wiki using a simple template, and submissions populate the global calendar. Funding remains community‑centric: roughly 70% of KDE’s budget comes from private users who become Supporting Members or make one‑time donations. Those contributions sustain developer infrastructure, contractor work, travel grants and outreach programs that keep the ecosystem independent and adaptable.

Beyond celebrations, KDE highlights its technical legacy. The KDE HTML engine written in 1998‑99 later became the foundation for WebKit and Blink, powering browsers such as Safari, Chrome and Edge. By showcasing this lineage and encouraging eco‑friendly actions like planting trees or rescuing hardware, the project ties its heritage to ongoing community impact.

Anyone can support KDE by purchasing anniversary merch or joining the 30th birthday challenge, which encourages actions such as rescuing thirty discarded computers or upcycling phones with a free OS. Participation not only funds development but also spreads the project’s ethos of free, sustainable software across new audiences.