Hyprland
Hyprland is a free, open-source dynamic tiling Wayland compositor for Linux.
What Hyprland is
Hyprland is a free, open-source dynamic tiling Wayland compositor for Linux. The project presents it as a collection of tools for creating a personal desktop environment, not as a complete, user-friendly desktop environment. It automatically tiles windows and provides several layouts that can be fine-tuned, with additional layouts available through plugins. Application rules, window grouping, and virtual desktop controls are supported. Global shortcuts can launch applications, and touchpad gestures provide input options. Configuration supports live reloading, an easy format, sensible defaults, and documentation. Official and community extensions allow further customization. The project describes smooth transitions, animations, performance, and responsiveness. Setup information is provided through a wiki and installation guide. Hyprland is officially run and tested on Arch and NixOS, where the project guarantees it will work; results on other Linux distributions may vary.
Good
- Automatic tiling with fine-tuneable layouts
- Live-reloading configuration and sensible defaults
- Application rules, grouping, and virtual desktops
- Global shortcuts and touchpad gestures
- Official Arch and NixOS support
Watch out
- Not a complete user-friendly desktop environment
- Results may vary outside Arch and NixOS
- Customization may require extensions and configuration
Who it suits
Hyprland suits Linux users who want to assemble and customize a Wayland desktop environment around tiling layouts, rules, shortcuts, gestures, and extensions. Arch and NixOS users have the project’s stated installation guarantee.
Verdict
Hyprland is a configurable compositor toolkit for users who want control over layout and desktop behavior. Its strongest stated support is on Arch and NixOS, while other distributions may require more uncertainty during setup.
Plans and prices
From Hyprland's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Hyprland | Free | Dynamic tiling Wayland compositor · Linux distribution installation |
The facts
Each one read from Hyprland's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Configuration
- The site lists live-reloading configuration, an easy configuration format, sensible defaults, and documentation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The project links to its wiki and installation guide for setup and configuration information.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The site says official and community extensions can be used to customize Hyprland.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Input
- The site lists global shortcuts for apps and touchpad gestures.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The installation guide says Hyprland is officially run and tested on Arch and NixOS, where the project guarantees it will work.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Layouts
- It provides automatic tiling and supports multiple fine-tuneable layouts, with more available as plugins.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Other distributions
- The installation guide says results on distributions other than Arch or NixOS may vary.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The site describes smooth transitions, eye-pleasing animations, great performance, and high responsiveness.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Hyprland describes itself as a dynamic tiling Wayland compositor.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The project says Hyprland is a set of tools for creating your own desktop environment, rather than a full, user-friendly desktop environment.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The opened official pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The opened official pages provide a wiki for installation and configuration guidance.checked 11 Oct 2026
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