10 Best JavaScript UI Components For Bootstrap 5 (2024 Update)

Since Bootstrap 5 stable was released on May 5, 2021, it is time to list here useful development and design resources for the world's most popular front-end framework.

If you like the 20 Best JavaScript & CSS Plugins/Extensions For Bootstrap 4, you shouldn't miss this collection of the 10 best and most downloaded JavaScript/CSS libraries that provide additional and enhanced components missing from the latest Bootstrap 5 framework but necessary for modern web development. Enjoy.

Originally Published May 28 2021, updated Feb 10 2023

1. Responsive Sidebar Navigation For Bootstrap 5

An extension to Bootstrap 5 that lets you create a responsive sidebar navigation (also called drawer navigation, off-canvas menu) on your next Bootstrap project.

[Demo] [Download]

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2. Dark & Light Mode Switcher For Bootstrap 5

A dark & light mode switcher component for the latest Bootstrap 5 framework.

[Demo] [Download]

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3. Fast Autocomplete/Typeahead Library For Bootstrap 5

This is the upgraded version of the Bootstrap 4 Autocomplete plugin that enables a blazing fast autocomplete/typeahead functionality on Bootstrap 5 inputs.

[Demo] [Download]

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4. Easy Tags Input Component For Bootstrap 5/4 – Tags.js

A vanilla JavaScript (ES6) extension to Bootstrap 5 (and Bootstrap 4) that converts a multi-select box into a user-friendly tags input component.

[Demo] [Download]

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5. Multi-item Carousel For Bootstrap 5

A JavaScript & CSS extension to create a responsive and multi-item carousel using Bootstrap 5’s carousel component.

[Demo] [Download]

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6. Create A Multi-Step Form In Bootstrap 5 – Enchanter

A simple form wizard plugin for Bootstrap 5 that lets you convert an HTML form into a step-by-step wizard interface.

[Demo] [Download]

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7. Multi-level Dropdown Component For Bootstrap 5

A plain JavaScript to extend the native Bootstrap 5 dropdowns component that allows you to toggle the unlimited level of sub-dropdowns on click or hover.

[Demo] [Download]

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8. Bootstrap 5/4/3 Date Time Picker With jQuery

This is the upgraded version of the smalot's bootstrap-datetimepicker plugin that allows you to create a highly customizable date & time picker in Bootstrap 5, Bootstrap 4, or Bootstrap 3 projects.

[Demo] [Download]

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9. Feature-rich Lightbox Gallery Based On Bootstrap 5 – bs5-lightbox.js

A JavaScript lightbox gallery plugin for showcasing images, videos, Instagram posts, iframes in Bootstrap 5 modal & carousel components.

[Demo] [Download]

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10. Multi Select Plugin For Bootstrap 5/4 - BsMultiSelect

Just another multi-select plugin for Bootstrap 5 (and 4) framework that converts a multi-select list into an easy to use dropdown with checkboxes.

[Demo] [Download]

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Conclusion:

Looking For more JavaScript and CSS libraries to enhance the latest Bootstrap 5 framework? See jQuery Bootstrap 5 and JavaScript/CSS Bootstrap 5 sections for more details.

See Also:

• Best JavaScript & CSS Plugins/Extensions For Bootstrap 4
• Bootstrap 5 Design Resources
• Free Bootstrap 5 Design Resources