Who should use KRuler?

KRuler is an open-source project built for designers and developers.

Is KRuler still maintained?

Unverified. KRuler has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to KRuler?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Cool FormKit Lite, Input Masks for Contact Form 7, and Tidy Author Box.

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KRuler

Name: KRuler
Author: KDE

FlathubDesign & Creative

KRuler is a desktop utility that provides an on-screen ruler for measuring pixel distances, helping designers and developers ensure precise layouts. The ruler can be positioned anywhere on the screen for accurate measurements.

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Overview

3 features

KRuler is a Design & Creative project. It focuses on measuring precise pixel distances on screen for design and layout tasks. It is built as an open-source project for designers and developers. It is available for free. KRuler is available on Linux.

KDE builds and maintains KRuler. Among its 3 catalogued features are on-screen ruler, pixel measurement, and movable ruler.

On-screen ruler
Pixel measurement
Movable ruler

Built with & integrations

Runs on

Linux

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed16 Jul · 20:24 UTC
kruler verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about KRuler

What does KRuler do?: KRuler focuses on measuring precise pixel distances on screen for design and layout tasks. It is catalogued under Design & Creative on PulseGate.
Who should use KRuler?: KRuler is an open-source project built for designers and developers.
Does KRuler have a free plan?: Yes — KRuler is free to use.
What platforms does KRuler run on?: KRuler runs on Linux.
Is KRuler still maintained?: Unverified. KRuler has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to KRuler?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Cool FormKit Lite, Input Masks for Contact Form 7, and Tidy Author Box.Cool FormKit Lite Input Masks for Contact Form 7 Tidy Author Box
Who makes KRuler?: KRuler is developed by KDE.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
First seen: 16 Jul 2026
Built for: designers and developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Measuring precise pixel distances on screen for design and layout tasks.

Registered as

Flathub: org.kde.kruler

Developer

KDE

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 70
Indexed: 16 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 16 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: kruler-flathub-org
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 16 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://flathub.org/apps/org.kde.kruler

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