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Bootstrap

CSS/JS front-end framework for responsive web development: 12-column grid, components and JavaScript plugins.

About Bootstrap

What is Bootstrap?

Bootstrap is an open source front-end framework described as 'a sleek, intuitive and powerful front-end framework for faster and easier web development'. It includes a responsive 12-column grid system, pre-built CSS components, JavaScript plugins, form controls and a web customiser to adapt the design.

Category Developer Tools
Install size 8.34 MB
Requirements According to Softaculous, the install takes about 8.34 MB. Only requires a static web server; no PHP or database needed.
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Use cases

What is Bootstrap for?

  • A developer who wants to build responsive web interfaces without designing every component from scratch.
  • A project that needs a consistent CSS/JS base and compatibility with all modern browsers.
  • A team that wants rapid interface prototyping with reusable components.

Benefits

Main benefits of Bootstrap

Responsive 12-column grid that adapts to any screen size.

Component library (buttons, modals, navbars, alerts) ready to use.

Integrated JavaScript plugins for interactivity with no additional dependencies in Bootstrap 5.

Customiser to adapt CSS variables without modifying the source code.

Is Bootstrap right for you?

Is Bootstrap the right choice for you?

It's a great fit if…

  • If you want a ready-to-use responsive design system with pre-built components.
  • If your team needs rapid interface prototyping.
  • If you want guaranteed compatibility with all modern browsers.

It might not be for you if…

  • If you prefer a lighter CSS framework, where UIkit has a smaller footprint.
  • If you want a fully custom design without predefined classes, where using plain CSS is more flexible.

Installation

How to install Bootstrap on your hosting

01

Open your hosting panel

Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.

02

Find Bootstrap

Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel; the CSS and JS files are referenced from the application's HTML.

03

Configure and go live

Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.

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Frequently asked questions about Bootstrap

Does Bootstrap need PHP or a database?

No, Bootstrap is a front-end framework of HTML, CSS and JavaScript; it doesn't need a PHP server or database to work.

Does Bootstrap 5 include jQuery?

No, Bootstrap 5 dropped the jQuery dependency and works with pure JavaScript (Vanilla JS).

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