Bug 515934 - Sticky Note Widget appeared automatically
Summary: Sticky Note Widget appeared automatically
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: plasmashell
Classification: Plasma
Component: Notes widget (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: master
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: 1.0
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2026-02-13 08:16 UTC by l.ecuellarr@gmail.com
Modified: 2026-02-16 10:30 UTC (History)
1 user (show)

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2026-02-13 08:16 UTC, l.ecuellarr@gmail.com
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Description l.ecuellarr@gmail.com 2026-02-13 08:16:46 UTC
Created attachment 189511 [details]
kde widget bug

SUMMARY
A Sticky Note widget (Plasmoid) appeared on the desktop automatically without user interaction, and it is confusing to identify or remove for users expecting standard process management.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE

    Boot into a CachyOS system running KDE Plasma.

    Observe the default desktop layout.

    Notice the sudden appearance of the Sticky Note widget on the desktop without having manually added it via the Edit Mode panel.

OBSERVED RESULT
A yellow sticky note plasmoid is present on the desktop. Since it is a plasmoid and not a standalone process, standard Linux process diagnostic tools (like xprop, ps, or killall) fail to identify it, causing confusion.

EXPECTED RESULT
Widgets should not appear automatically unless part of a strict default layout profile. If a widget is present, there should be a clear, accessible context menu (right-click on the widget itself) to "Remove" it without explicitly needing to enter the global desktop "Edit Mode".

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
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macOS:
Linux/KDE Plasma: CachyOS (Arch Linux based)
KDE Plasma Version: 6.x (Please verify via kinfo for the exact subversion)
KDE Frameworks Version: (Verify via kinfo)
Qt Version: 6.x (Verify via kinfo)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Running under a Wayland session. The appearance of unexpected widgets triggers anxiety for users who require strict system structure and order. A simpler removal method directly on the widget would improve accessibility.
Comment 1 Tobias Fella 2026-02-16 10:13:44 UTC
There is a "Remove Sticky Note" button right on the thing that will immediately remove it.