: 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)

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

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

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

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

: A dedicated session is now available in most distributions, accessible via display managers like SDDM or through the startlxqtwayland script from a TTY.

: Improved visibility and consistency of desktop items across multi-monitor setups.

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