diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b16019f0..10577c74 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ easy IPC, much more QoL stuff than other wlr-based compositors and more...
 - Much more QoL stuff than other wlr-based compositors
 - Custom bezier curves for the best animations
 - Powerful plugin support
+- Tearing support for better gaming performance
 - Easily expandable and readable codebase
 - Fast and active development
 - Not scared to provide bleeding-edge features
diff --git a/example/hyprland.conf b/example/hyprland.conf
index 895a44f2..d28b8463 100644
--- a/example/hyprland.conf
+++ b/example/hyprland.conf
@@ -49,6 +49,9 @@ general {
     col.inactive_border = rgba(595959aa)
 
     layout = dwindle
+
+    # Please see https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Tearing/ before you turn this on
+    allow_tearing = false
 }
 
 decoration {
diff --git a/src/config/defaultConfig.hpp b/src/config/defaultConfig.hpp
index 1793b4a1..6c30e19c 100644
--- a/src/config/defaultConfig.hpp
+++ b/src/config/defaultConfig.hpp
@@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ general {
     col.inactive_border = rgba(595959aa)
 
     layout = dwindle
+
+    # Please see https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Tearing/ before you turn this on
+    allow_tearing = false
 }
 
 decoration {