: Users can now map a compositor shortcut to lxqt-qdbus openmenu to trigger the main menu in 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
: X11 and Wayland session configurations are now separated, allowing for distinct setups based on the environment. lxqt wayland
: 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
Despite its "ready" status, some platform-specific hurdles remain: : Users can now map a compositor shortcut
: 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)
: Improved visibility and consistency of desktop items across multi-monitor setups. Core Wayland Integration : X11 and Wayland session
: A dedicated session is now available in most distributions, accessible via display managers like SDDM or through the startlxqtwayland script from a TTY.