# KDE's new Photos app offers a sleek alternative to Gwenview

**Switching Demand Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | KDE's new Photos app offers a sleek alternative to Gwenview |
| Switching from | Gwenview |
| Category | Other software |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 20 |
| Comments | 18 |
| Posted | 2026-09-08 |
| Linked site | https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/kde-photos-app-replace-gwenview |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (Gwenview).
- Active discussion.

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