: 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 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 lxqt wayland
: A dedicated session is now available in most distributions, accessible via display managers like SDDM or through the startlxqtwayland script from a TTY. : Wayland screen locking is now integrated, utilizing
The latest version introduced several Wayland-specific refinements: Core Wayland Integration : A dedicated session is
: Improved visibility and consistency of desktop items across multi-monitor setups.
: X11 and Wayland session configurations are now separated, allowing for distinct setups based on the environment.