Lxqt Wayland ✦ [ Tested ]
: Users can now map a compositor shortcut to lxqt-qdbus openmenu to trigger the main menu in Wayland.
Despite its "ready" status, some platform-specific hurdles remain: lxqt wayland
LXQt has officially transitioned to modern display technology with the release of on April 20, 2026, marking its status as a fully Wayland-ready lightweight desktop environment. This shift allows users to maintain the low resource footprint LXQt is known for while benefiting from the security and performance of Wayland. Core Wayland Integration : Users can now map a compositor shortcut
: Wayland screen locking is now integrated, utilizing the compositor's built-in locking or tools like swaylock and hyprlock for wlroots-based sessions. Known Limitations & Challenges lxqt wayland