KDE Plasma 6.8 is introducing notable features including native auto-scroll support and a built-in dwell clicker for Wayland, addressing long-standing accessibility issues. The new middle-mouse auto-scroll allows users to toggle scrolling with a single click, enhancing usability compared to the previous method of holding down the button. Additionally, a new exclusive mode for the krdp remote desktop service improves privacy by locking local screens during remote sessions, while union styles for theming are now easier to manage in System Settings. With these features, Plasma 6.8 is on track for release in October or November 2026, following KDE's usual six-month development cycle

KDE Plasma 6.8 Adds Native Auto-Scroll and Dwell Clicker for Wayland

KDE Plasma 6.8 development has accelerated with native auto-scroll support that lets you toggle scrolling with a single middle-click instead of holding the button down. The biggest accessibility win is a built-in dwell clicker in KWin that works under Wayland, closing a long-standing gap left by the X11-only KMouseTool. Additional improvements include an exclusive mode for krdp that locks local screens during remote sessions and union styles moving into System Settings for easier theming. With these landing among the final features of the cycle, Plasma 6.8 is expected to ship in October or November 2026 following KDE's six-month release cadence.

KDE Plasma 6.8 Adds Native Auto-Scroll and Dwell Clicker for Wayland @ Linux Compatible