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dwm

Ch 056.9of 64 Window Management Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3PlatformsLinux, openbsd, solaris
  4. 4Layout presetsNo
  5. 5Application rulesYes
  6. 6Window groupingYes
  7. 7Virtual desktop controlsYes
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Overview

dwm is ranked #5 of 64 in window management software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.

dwm plans and pricing

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dwm Free Window manager for X · MIT/X Consortium license dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on window management software

Free plan
Yesdwm.suckless.org
Platforms
Linux, openbsd, solarisdwm.suckless.org
Layout presets
Nodwm.suckless.org
Application rules
Yesdwm.suckless.org
Window grouping
Yesdwm.suckless.org
Virtual desktop controls
Yesdwm.suckless.org

Facts

Purpose
dwm is a dynamic window manager for X.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Layouts
It manages windows in tiled, monocle, and floating layouts, which can be applied dynamically.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Status bar
Its status bar displays tags, layout, visible-window count, focused-window title, and text read from the root window name property.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Customization
Users customize dwm by editing config.h, a C header file, and config.mk, a Make include file.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Configuration scope
config.h configures features including application placement, tags, and colours.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Security design
The project says dwm does not process input data that is not known at compile time, except window titles and status text read from the root window name.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Integrations
The project says dwm has no Lua integration, 9P support, shell-based configuration, or remote control.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Optional companion
The site says dmenu can optionally extend dwm with a wmii-like menu.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Multi-monitor
The site says dwm creates a view for each Xinerama screen.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Distribution
The site describes dwm as a single binary and says some distributions provide binary packages.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Download
The download listing identifies dwm 6.8 as 26kb and dates it 2026-01-30.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
License
The site links dwm to the MIT/X Consortium license.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its FAQ, source code and config.h, the #suckless IRC channel, and the mailing list for help.dwm.suckless.org · 5 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2006dwm.suckless.org · 28 Sept 2026

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