Why hackers moved from i3 to Sway
2 hackers described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“moved from i3 to sway, etc.”rand846633, 2026-01-05original comment ↗
“The reason I switched from i3/x11 is that we've got some 27" 5k screens at work that are basically useless at 100%”vladvasiliu, 2025-12-25original comment ↗
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i3 vs Sway
| i3 | Sway | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 1 | 2 |
| Hackers who criticize | 0 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 2 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 1 | 2 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of i3
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Praise for Sway
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