Is Using an Unmaintained Window Manager Like dwl a Good Idea?

I’d say it’s not worth the trouble. You’re likely to face problems over time since it’s unmaintained. It’s better to opt for software that’s regularly updated to avoid any potential hassles on a rolling release distro.

Yeah, it’s a bit risky. Problems could arise since issues won't be fixed, and new issues could crop up. I'd recommend switching to something actively maintained, like Sway, which is also based on wlroots. It might save you a lot of headaches down the line.

It's honestly just a matter of time before an unmaintained WM like dwl stops working altogether. Especially on a rolling release like Arch, I suggest you check out a maintained fork or something newer. A comprehensive list of Wayland compositors can be found [here](https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland?tab=readme-ov-file#compositors).

Using a simpler window manager like dwl generally reduces risks, especially if it was stable before it became unmaintained. If it had a long history of just bug fixes and minimal new features, it likely has a low bug density. You could check its bug tracker for relevant issues, but being unmaintained could mean no new bug fixes. I doubt dwl would break without reason, and if it does, you can always switch to something like Openbox or have a backup window manager ready.