Bug 511879

Summary: Add option to make the clock in the lock screen randomly change position like a DVD player or phone lock screen
Product: [Applications] systemsettings Reporter: Fernando M. Muniz <fernandommuniz>
Component: kcm_screenlockerAssignee: Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs-null>
Status: CONFIRMED ---    
Severity: wishlist CC: kdedev
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: 6.4.5   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Arch Linux   
OS: Linux   
Latest Commit: Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description Fernando M. Muniz 2025-11-09 20:13:02 UTC 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
Make the clock remain visible but not always in the same place. Useful for video backgrounds.

OBSERVED RESULT
That's not possible.

EXPECTED RESULT
Have the clock+date move around.
Ideally like those DVD players' screensavers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mGuCdlCcNM

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Arch Linux 
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.1
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.19.0
Qt Version: 6.10.0
Kernel Version: 6.17.7-arch1-1 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 8 × 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H @ 3.10GHz
Memory: 9 GB of RAM (8.1 GB usable)
Graphics Processor 1: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Graphics Processor 2: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Product Name: 82MG
System Version: IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It could alternatively change its position per minute, like it is with some smartphones.
Comment 1 TraceyC 2025-12-08 23:34:03 UTC 
This sounds do-able