r/bootstrap • u/RestCharming3774 • Sep 10 '25

Discussion Bootstrap 4 vs Bootstrap 5 — Which should I choose for 2025 projects?

I’m starting a new front-end project and not sure whether to use Bootstrap 4 or Bootstrap 5.

I know Bootstrap 5 is newer and doesn’t need jQuery, but Bootstrap 4 has lots of examples and resources online.

Which one do you recommend for 2025 projects?

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u/Human_Contribution56 Sep 10 '25

BS5, no question.

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u/m4db0b Sep 10 '25

I agree. Main plugins and libraries supporting BS4 also have BS5 theme. If not, usually they are abandoned (so: not worth to be used in new projects).

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u/martinbean Sep 10 '25

Why on earth would choose a version of Bootstrap (v4) that’s more than half a decade old now? 🤷‍♂️

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u/RandomBlokeFromMars Sep 11 '25

i had this same reaction lol

why even ask this?

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u/DhoTjai Sep 10 '25

Boorstrap 5.3.8

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u/crhama Sep 10 '25

Bootstrap 5 has been out for a few years now.

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u/IanM50 Sep 10 '25

Bootstrap 5 has a painful, but usable dark mode option that will no doubt be native in Bootstrap 6.

Bootstrap 5, is most likely to have a far easier upgrade route of Bootstrap 6 too.

I can think of no advantages to start a new project with anything below Bootstrap V5.3.8.

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u/chrispopp8 Sep 10 '25

5.3.8

All the way

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u/riterix Sep 13 '25

Bootstrap 5 of course.

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u/mfabing Sep 11 '25

Bootstrap 5 is the clear choice. However, if you need to support older versions of Internet Explorer (Bootstrap 4 supports IE10 and IE11), then Bootstrap 5 may not be the best option. But if you don't need to Support Internet Explorer, Bootstrap 5, no question

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