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Also covers desktop customization and space · open source
Arrange desktop windows as leaves in a binary tree with bspwm, a tiling window manager that responds to X events.
Alternatives
The Best Extension Manager Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 11 open source
Looking for something like Extension Manager? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 11 are open source.
About Extension Managermattjakeman.com/apps/extension-manager
VisitExtension Manager browses, installs, and manages GNOME Extensions, with search and extension details in the app.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBSPWMArrange desktop windows as leaves in a binary tree with…Free or freemium optionbackieebackiee provides Windows wallpaper downloads, live…Another optionCollectionsBrowse Wallpaper Engine collections organized around themes…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSPWM | — | Yes | Windows |
| 2 | Collections | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | OpenRazer | — | Yes | Linux |
| 4 | WallBrowser | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | Polychromatic | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 6 | Guillotine | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | HydraPaper | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 8 | awesomewm | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Window Manager Index | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 10 | Qtile | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
All Extension Manager alternatives
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Collections
wallpaperengine.space/collectionsAlso covers desktop customization and space · same kind of website
Browse Wallpaper Engine collections organized around themes such as games, anime, nature, and space.
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Also covers desktop customization and space · open source
OpenRazer provides Linux drivers and a user-space daemon for controlling Razer peripherals.
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WallBrowser
wallbrowser.comAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
WallBrowser browses, searches, and downloads wallpapers from Wallhaven, with filters and favorites.
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Polychromatic
polychromatic.appAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Polychromatic manages RGB lighting peripherals on GNU/Linux through a front-end that supports OpenRazer.
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Guillotine
gitlab.com/ente76/guillotineAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Guillotine offers a GNOME menu for selecting and running commands from a customizable list.
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HydraPaper
hydrapaper.gabmus.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
HydraPaper manages wallpaper collections and supports multi-monitor setups.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Awesome is a highly configurable and extensible window manager for X, described as fast and framework-based.
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Window Manager Index
wiki.archlinux.org/title/Window_managerAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
The ArchWiki explains window managers and links to a comparison of tiling window managers.
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Qtile
qtile.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Configure Qtile with Python and use its full-featured tiling window manager for arranging windows.
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xmonad
xmonad.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
xmonad provides a dynamically tiling window manager for X11, written and configured in Haskell.
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Reference Card
i3wm.org/docs/refcard.htmlAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
This i3 reference card lists keyboard shortcuts for common window manager actions.
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dwm
dwm.suckless.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Manage windows on X11 with dwm, a dynamic window manager from suckless.org with customization information.
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herbstluftwm
herbstluftwm.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
herbstluftwm arranges windows through a manual tiling window manager for the X window system.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
rice cooker lets users browse and try Hyprland desktop configurations, install a selection, or revert to the original.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Wayfire offers a modular Wayland compositor with extension points and customizable behavior.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
QTTabBar adds tabbed folder browsing to Windows Explorer for navigating multiple locations in one window.
18
Also covers desktop customization · open source
This Chrome extension downloads wallpapers from Wallhaven, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Superpaper manages wallpapers across multiple monitors on Linux and Windows, with partial support for macOS.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Apply Ant, a flat visual theme for GNOME and other GTK-based desktop environments.
21
Also covers desktop customization · open source
Forge adds window tiling and management controls to the GNOME Shell desktop.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Waywallen manages dynamic wallpapers on Linux desktops, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Themix GUI generates color variations for themes including GTK, Cinnamon, GNOME, Openbox, and Xfwm.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free plan
backiee provides Windows wallpaper downloads, live wallpapers, and interactive widgets.
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What is the best alternative to Extension Manager?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Extension Manager are BSPWM, Collections, and OpenRazer.
Is there a free alternative to Extension Manager?
Yes. backiee is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Extension Manager?
Yes: BSPWM, OpenRazer, Test Configs, and wayfire.
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