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The best open source Shell Extension alternative to Wallpaper Engine is ScreenPlay. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Wallpaper Engine, but unfortunately only one of them is a open source Shell Extension. If you can't find an alternative you can try to remove all filters.

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    ScreenPlay

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    ScreenPlay is an Open Source cross-platform app for displaying Video Wallpaper & Widgets. It is written in modern C++20/Qt6/QML. It currently supports Windows and macOS (x64 and arm).

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Comments about ScreenPlay as an Alternative to Wallpaper Engine
    tvgoing1
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    It does not support screen sharing, the entire project rely too much on Steam gaming platform. Don't use it.

    Guest
    Positive
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    It's open source and cross platform. It also has very active development!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Works great and soon on Linux and Mac as well!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think ScreenPlay is a great Wallpaper Engine alternative.

    • ScreenPlay is the most popular Mac alternative to Wallpaper Engine.

    • ScreenPlay is Free and Open SourceWallpaper Engine is Paid and Proprietary
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