DWM

dwm-win32 is a port of the X11 dwm window manager to Microsoft Windows.

github.com/prabirshrestha/dwm-win32
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About DWM

dwm-win32 is a port of the X11 dwm window manager to Microsoft Windows. It arranges application windows by layout and tag, and it is controlled with keyboard shortcuts and some mouse actions.

Pricing is not clearly stated.

Key features

  • Tiled, monocle and floating layouts can be applied dynamically
  • Tiled layouts use a master area and a stacking area
  • Dialog windows always float, whatever layout is active
  • Windows can be assigned one or multiple tags
  • Status bar shows available tags, layout and focused window title
  • A window border indicates focus state
  • Keyboard shortcuts use ALT as the default modifier
  • Mouse clicks on tag and layout labels switch views or apply tags
Watch out for
  • Running as Administrator is recommended to catch elevated windows.
  • Child-window tracking can miss windows in certain situations.
  • Fullscreen windows such as mstsc may not resize properly when maximized.

DWM at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Windows
Details verified
Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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DWM FAQ

How do I switch layouts?
Use MOD + t for tiled, MOD + f for floating, and MOD + m for monocle.
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