Lxqt Wayland -

Despite its "ready" status, some platform-specific hurdles remain:

: LXQt supports multiple Wayland compositors, with KWin_wayland being the most feature-complete. Other supported options include Labwc , Wayfire , and Niri . lxqt wayland

: X11 and Wayland session configurations are now separated, allowing for distinct setups based on the environment. : Components like PCManFM-Qt (desktop icons) and the

: Components like PCManFM-Qt (desktop icons) and the LXQt Panel have been rewritten or updated to use the layer-shell-qt protocol to correctly handle window positioning and reserved screen space. Key Features & Recent Improvements (LXQt 2.4.0) Core Wayland Integration : Wayland screen locking is

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

: 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