Does the Razer BlackWidow (Classic) work on Linux?
Supported. 3 extra features available on Linux (RGB / lighting, Macro keys, Game mode) via OpenRazer, Linux kernel.
Which distros work?
| Distro | Kernel | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Linux | ✅ 7.2 | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Fedora 44 | ✅ 7.2 | ⚠️ 1 of 3 features from repos; game mode, rgb / lighting: install OpenRazer from upstream |
| Fedora 43 | ✅ 7.2 | ⚠️ 1 of 3 features from repos; game mode, rgb / lighting: install OpenRazer from upstream |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | ✅ 7.2 | ⚠️ 1 of 3 features from repos; game mode, rgb / lighting: install OpenRazer from upstream |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | ✅ 7.0 | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | ✅ 6.8 | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | 5.15 (driver in 5.18; 6.8 available) | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Debian 13 | ✅ 6.12 | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Debian 12 | ✅ 6.1 | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
Linux features
| Feature | Provided by |
|---|---|
| RGB / lighting | OpenRazer |
| Macro keys | Linux kernel 5.18+, OpenRazer |
| Game mode | OpenRazer |
What to install
| Tool | Install |
|---|---|
| OpenRazer | Arch: sudo pacman -S openrazer-daemonDebian: sudo apt install openrazer-metaUbuntu: sudo apt install openrazer-metaNot in Fedora repos — upstream instructions |
| Linux kernel | Built in, nothing to install. |
Is this my device?
Run lsusb and look for this ID: 1532:011b.
Or paste your whole lsusb output into the lookup on the home page.