Lava Lamp for Windows

Name: Lava Lamp
Rating: 3.9 (21 reviews)
Author: German IT Development

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This application simulates a Mathmos-like lava lamp on your desktop. It offers customizable colors and can launch on startup.

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Pros
- Simulates a desktop lava lamp
- Seven different color options
- Configurable to run on startup
- Includes web links
Cons
- Limited functionality beyond visual display
- No advanced customization options

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: January 22, 2002

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 3.2.0.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 73,805

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.9/5

21 User Votes

Rated this as "Fair", but would prefer something larger
Terry1952March 13, 2010
Pros
It is a cute Lava Lamp and installs and uninstalls quite easily.
Cons
Rather small and just sits in the middle of your screen...would have liked it, if it were a bit larger and took up more of the screen.
Summary
Liked the way it works as a real lava lamp would, but it is just too small and just sits in the center of the screen...if it's just going to sit there, itwould have been better if the lamp itself were larger.
Does what it should.
Some_Crazy_GuyOctober 3, 2009
Pros
Variety of colors, different sizes, high quality option, but...
Cons
even with the high quality option selected, the edges are still too pixelated.
Summary
Nice overall, just fix the pixelated edges issue and that'd be 5/5 from me.
Be Afraid, be very afraid
plg6August 10, 2009
Pros
None, as I didn't install it
Cons
Attempted to install this, being a big lava light fan from when they first came out. Unfortunately my anti-spyware (Counter Spy) nixed the install saying this program has a "back door."
Summary
awesome
tycobb09January 20, 2006
Pros
This is just plain out cool.It's nice to see a fresh new idea.It's free,compact,customizable,looks great,and spyware free.
Cons
The only con is people leaving a 1 star for someone elses hard work.Remember folks it cost's real money to put an item on download.com.
Summary
Really great!!! Cool
IIIIBLUEROSEIIIINovember 4, 2005
Pros
neat colors
Cons
i just wish there were more color options
Summary
Nostalgic
June 3, 2004
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Cute little lamp for those that remember. Still have one taht works fine but this ones a nice distactin. Best of all no trojans hidden in this one!
Bad
February 26, 2004
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No way! So corny and cheesey, dont get
useless, but a good laugh
August 12, 2003
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If looking at fancy stuff is youre thing, then this is great, just what is says, three different sizes and several different colours of lava.
Great color, looks like the real thing.
March 17, 2003
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I enjoyed a lava lamp at my grandparent's house when I was a kid. Now I can enjoy a virtual lamp.
I love it !!!
March 5, 2003
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no, i agree that it is not a screensaver, but it is very cool !!!

Developer’s Description

By German IT Development

Watch this lava lamp create cool-looking shapes and colors.

Displays a mathmos like Lava lamp on your desktop. It sits on top of your desktop and can be displayed in seven different colours. You can also configure it to run on start up and also links you to sites on the web. You can also send it to a friend.

Lava Lamp for Windows

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