Lxqt Wayland <UPDATED>

Recent updates have solidified the core infrastructure needed for a stable Wayland session:

: 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

: X11 and Wayland session configurations are now separated, allowing for distinct setups based on the environment. lxqt wayland

: Users can now map a compositor shortcut to lxqt-qdbus openmenu to trigger the main menu in Wayland. 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