bootstrap
The most popular HTML, CSS, and JavaScript framework for developing responsive, mobile first projects on the web.
At a glance
How bootstrap stacks up
| Feature | bootstrap | CSS Frameworks average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 174,966 | 83,359 |
| Forks | 78,516 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 5.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
The breakdown
There's no cost to use bootstrap at all — it's free, full stop.
bootstrap is among the highest-rated options we track, scoring 5 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, bootstrap has seen one of the faster-growing options tracked here, up roughly 1712% across 4 years.
bootstrap beats the css frameworks average on 2 of 3 tracked metrics.
with roots going back to 2011, bootstrap is a long-tenured option in this category.
Growth over time
Pros and cons
Strengths
- GitHub Stars leads the category average: 174,966 vs. 83,359.
- Comes out ahead on popularity score — 5.0 / 5 against a category average of 4.7 / 5.
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Quick answers
Is bootstrap free to use?
Yes — bootstrap is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is bootstrap good? What's its rating?
bootstrap scores 5.0 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a CSS Frameworks category average of 4.7.
How many people use bootstrap?
bootstrap has roughly 175.0K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 83.4K.
When was bootstrap founded?
bootstrap was founded in 2011, making it 15 years old.
Is bootstrap growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see bootstrap for yourself?
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