| Cover | Jan. 13, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 13, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 333-127953 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001071840 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-3509694 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9375 E. Shea Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 107 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Scottsdale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AZ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85260 |
| City Area Code | (800) |
| Local Phone Number | 213-0689 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
