10 Best JavaScript UI Components For Bootstrap 5 (2025 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 Jan 31 2025

1. User-friendly Multi Select Plugin For Bootstrap 5/4 - BsMultiSelect

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

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2. 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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3. Easy Event Calendar Plugin For Bootstrap 5 - jQuery bsCalendar

A jQuery plugin to create flexible, customizable, multilingual, and fully-featured event calendars using Bootstrap 5 framework and Font Awesome 6 iconic font.

[Demo] [Download]

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4. Dynamic Collapsible Tree View For Bootstrap 5

This is the upgraded version of the jQuery BSTreeView plugin that enables you to create a dynamic, collapsible/expandable tree view with the latest Bootstrap 5 framework.

[Demo] [Download]

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5. Feature-rich Data Table Plugin For Bootstrap 5/4/3/2

A responsive, dynamic, extendable, multifunctional, and highly-customizable jQuery data table plugin for Bootstrap (5/4/3/2), Bulma, Foundation, Materialize, and Semantic frameworks.

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6. 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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7. 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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8. Smart Autocomplete Component For Bootstrap 5/4

A lightweight and easy-to-use autocomplete component for Bootstrap 5 and Bootstrap 4 frameworks.

[Demo] [Download]

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9. 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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10. Multi Item Carousel With Bootstrap 5 And jQuery

A jQuery script to extend the Bootstrap 5 carousel component that allows multiple items per view.

[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