Bootstrap 5 Templates: 13 Picks We Version-Checked on the Live Demo
By Manob Editorial · · Updated
A good Bootstrap template runs a current Bootstrap 5 release, ideally 5.3 if you want built-in dark mode, uses the framework's grid and utilities instead of fighting them, and ships its source files. We opened the live demos of 59 Manob templates whose listings say Bootstrap 5, and 54 actually load 5.x. Here are 13 picks, each version-checked on its demo.
What we found when we checked 59 demos
On October 13, 2026 we took every HTML template on Manob whose listing mentions Bootstrap 5, opened its live demo, and read the version line at the top of the Bootstrap stylesheet the demo loads. One more listing's stylesheet had no version line, so we left it out. Here's what the other 59 showed:
- 54 load Bootstrap 5.x: 33 on 5.0, 1 on 5.1, 6 on 5.2 and 14 on 5.3.
- 5 load an older version even though the listing says Bootstrap 5: four run 4.6 and one runs 3.3.7.
- All 54 Bootstrap 5 demos still load jQuery, usually for carousels, lightboxes and filterable galleries.
So "Bootstrap 5" on a listing is usually true but not always, and "5" covers a wide range: color modes only arrived in 5.3. Every pick below is one we confirmed on its live demo, with the exact version noted.
What Bootstrap 5 gives you
These changes come from Bootstrap's own migration guide and docs:
- No jQuery dependency. Version 5.0 dropped jQuery and rewrote its plugins in plain JavaScript. Templates can still add jQuery for their own plugins, and most do.
- A six-tier grid. 5.0 added an xxl breakpoint for screens 1400px and up.
- The utility API. A Sass-based tool to generate and change utility classes, so you can add your own spacing or color utilities instead of writing one-off CSS (docs).
- Built-in RTL. Utilities use logical names such as ms-* and me-* instead of ml-* and mr-*, which is what makes right-to-left versions practical.
- Namespaced data attributes. Plugins use data-bs-toggle instead of data-toggle, so they don't clash with your own scripts.
- Color modes in 5.3. Set data-bs-theme="dark" on the page, a section or a component to get dark mode without a second stylesheet.
- No Internet Explorer. 5.0 dropped IE 10 and 11.
As of October 2026, the latest stable release is 5.3.8, and Bootstrap 6 is in alpha.
How to tell a template's Bootstrap version
- Open the live demo and view the page source (Ctrl+U on Windows, Cmd+Option+U on a Mac).
- Search the source for "bootstrap" and open the bootstrap.min.css link. The first comment reads something like "Bootstrap v5.3.3".
- Or open the browser console and type
bootstrap.Tooltip.VERSION. It works when the template loads Bootstrap's JavaScript bundle globally. - Read the markup. data-bs-toggle, ms-3 and form-select mean version 5; data-toggle, ml-3 and custom-select mean version 4.
- Search the source for "jquery" so you know whether you're carrying it.
- If the listing and the demo disagree, trust the demo and ask the seller which version is in the download.
Bootstrap 5 eCommerce templates
Bookjar: best for a bookstore or any shop that needs accounts
Bookjar is the deepest template here: 44 HTML pages, four homepages and three blog listing layouts. It also has a user dashboard, order tracking, a gift checkout, an ebook library, a wishlist, book comparison and sign-in, sign-up and password-reset screens. It's made with SCSS and loads Bootstrap 5.3.8, the newest release we found.
Bookjar is a modern, responsive HTML template designed specifically for bookstores, eBook shops, and libraries. Powered by Bootstrap 5, it offers a seamless online shopping expe…
Pedalways: best for a bike or parts shop
Shop, product details, cart and checkout pages, plus team, pricing, FAQ and blog layouts. The listing says it's built on Bootstrap 5.3.2, which the demo confirms, and mentions 20+ inner pages, a floating menu on mobile and an available WordPress version.
Pedalways – Cycling & Shop Responsive HTML Template is a responsive HTML5 site template for cycling and motorbike stores, built on Bootstrap 5.3.2.x, with 20+ inner pages and a…
Clockly: best for a watch or jewelry store
A compact store template with shop, product details, cart, checkout, login and a returns-policy page, plus blog layouts with a sidebar. The demo loads Bootstrap 5.2.3.
Clockly – Luxury Watches & Jewelry Store eCommerce HTML5 Template is a responsive Bootstrap 5 HTML5 template for online stores that sell luxury watches and jewelry, and the sell…
Directory and job board templates
JobFindo: best for a job board
JobFindo covers the whole job-board flow: job listings in list and grid views, each with or without a map, a job post page, job overview and apply pages, company and company-detail pages, a candidate directory and pricing. It also has two sign-in and two sign-up layouts and a two-factor screen. The demo loads Bootstrap 5.3.1, and the listing says jQuery powers the interactions.
JobFindo Job Board HTML Template1 is a Bootstrap 5 HTML template for career and job listing websites, with filterable job listings, list and grid views with maps, and job apply,…
ListOn: best for a business directory with dark mode and RTL
ListOn's listing names eight homepage styles, a user dashboard, dark and RTL modes, two listing-detail layouts, and a listing page with search, filters, categories and a half-map view using Snazzy-styled Google Maps. The demo page offers LTR and RTL versions and loads Bootstrap 5.3.1.
ListOn Directory and Listing HTML Template is an HTML5 and Bootstrap 5 template for businesses, organizations and individuals building a directory or listing website, with 8 hom…
Business and service templates
Hostlux: best for a hosting company or domain reseller
Hostlux has six homepages and dedicated pages for domains and for WordPress, VPS, shared, reseller and cloud hosting, plus pricing, FAQ and a registration page. The listing mentions WHMCS integration support. The demo loads Bootstrap 5.0.2.
Hostlux - Web Hosting Provider HTML5 Template is a Bootstrap 5 HTML5 template for web hosting companies, domain registrars and technology businesses offering shared hosting, VPS…
Logisko: best for a freight or logistics company
Two homepages, logistics and transport service pages, plans and pricing, and "Track Your Order" and "Book Your Parcel" calls to action. It has working Ajax contact and quote forms and GSAP animation. The demo loads Bootstrap 5.3.0.
Logisko is the best HTML5 template for transportation businesses. Whether you’re a small freight or shipping company, a cargo delivery service, a trucking firm, or a warehouse o…
Banca: best for a bank, lender or fintech
Banca's name says Bootstrap 5, and the demo confirms 5.0.2. Its listing includes a multi-step loan application form, a dynamic loan calculator, a full RTL version and Figma design files. The demo offers Finance SaaS, Small Bank, Smart Finance, Loan Company and Mobile App homepages.
Banca - Banking & Business Loan Bootstrap-5 HTML Website Template is a responsive multipage HTML5 template for banks, loan companies and finance businesses, with a multi-step lo…
NexIQ - The Multipurpose HTML5 Template: best for an agency or consulting firm that wants many pages
NexIQ ships five homepage demos (Marketing, Insurance, Corporate, Startup and IT Consulting) and 60+ inner pages, including service, team, career, pricing and case study pages. It's built with Bootstrap 5, SCSS and GSAP, and the download includes the SCSS source and an Ajax and PHP contact form. It arrived after our 59-demo check; its demo loads Bootstrap 5.3.0, with jQuery for its sliders.
NexIQ - The Multipurpose HTML5 Template is a responsive Bootstrap 5 HTML template with 5 homepage demos and 60+ inner pages for marketing agencies, insurance companies, corporat…
AiNext: best for an AI tool or startup
AiNext is aimed at AI image generators and AI tool startups. The demo has pricing, team, portfolio, login, register and coming-soon pages, grid and sidebar blog layouts, an RTL version and a link to a WordPress version, which Manob also lists. It loads Bootstrap 5.3.1. For more launch pages, see our app landing page templates.
AiNext is a HTML Template designed specifically for AI Image Generator, OpenAI & ChatGPT, AI Research Tools and many more. AiNext is a carefully crafted multi-purpose, minimalis…
Travel, campaign and content templates
Tripura: best for a tour operator
Two homepages, destination and destination-detail pages, tours in grid, list and detail layouts, tour search and filter sections, news pages and a working PHP contact form. The demo loads Bootstrap 5.0.0.
Tripura Travel and Tour Booking HTML Template is a responsive Bootstrap 5 HTML template for travel agencies and tour operators, with 2 homepages, destination and tour pages, new…
Desal: best for a political campaign or city office
Desal has three homepages, an animated version and two landing pages, plus leader profiles, events, causes, volunteer and donation sections. The listing says Bootstrap Version 5, and the demo loads 5.0.0. Our political WordPress themes roundup covers the WordPress side.
Desal - Political & Candidate/City Government HTML5 Template is a Bootstrap 5 HTML template for political campaign, candidate, city government, charity and fundraising websites,…
Themeparker: best for a blog with many post formats
Themeparker's listing documents its stack: Bootstrap 5.3.1 and jQuery 3.7.1, upgraded from an older version in September 2023. It has 22 HTML pages, seven homepage layouts and six post formats (standard, image, gallery, slider, video and audio), plus resume and portfolio pages. The demo matches the listing.
Themeparker Blog and Portfolio Responsive HTML Template is a Bootstrap 5.3.1 HTML5 template for bloggers, content creators and creative professionals, with 22 HTML pages, 7 home…
How to choose a Bootstrap template
- Prefer 5.3 if you want dark mode. Color modes are built into 5.3. On a 5.0 template you'd write dark styles yourself or upgrade Bootstrap first.
- Check for SCSS source. With Sass files you change brand colors and spacing in variables; with only compiled CSS, you override rules one by one. Bookjar's listing says it's made with SCSS, but confirm the .scss files are in the download for any template.
- Count the jQuery plugins. Every slider, lightbox and filter library is weight you'll maintain. Fewer plugins mean an easier upgrade later.
- Need right-to-left? Pick one that ships an RTL version (ListOn, Banca, AiNext) instead of converting it yourself.
- Look for design files. A Figma file (Banca includes one) saves your designer from rebuilding the layout before changes.
- Read what the forms need. Ajax and PHP forms need a server that runs PHP, or a form service on static hosting.
Once you've bought one, follow our guide on how to edit a Bootstrap template. For templates organized by industry rather than framework, see our HTML5 templates hub.
Regular vs Extended License
Every product on Manob has two license prices. The Regular License covers a single end product where end users aren't charged, such as a company site or a free directory. The Extended License is for an end product whose users are charged, such as a paid job board or a subscription app. Neither lets you redistribute the source files as they are. Every purchase includes 6 months of free seller support through Manob's ticket system, and you can extend it. Every item can be previewed before purchase, and every product is manually reviewed before approval.
When to look elsewhere
- You need free Bootstrap templates. Everything on Manob is paid. Bootstrap's official examples are free under the MIT license and are a clean starting point if you can design the rest yourself.
- You want the widest selection. ThemeForest's site templates category said it had over 24,800 HTML templates as of October 2026.
- Your team prefers utility-first CSS or components. Look at Tailwind CSS templates, or our React templates if the site will grow into an app.
- You're starting from a design. A Figma UI kit may fit better than a coded template you'll restyle anyway.
Or browse all HTML site templates on Manob.
Frequently asked questions
Are Bootstrap templates free?
Some are. Bootstrap's own examples are free under the MIT license. Premium templates such as the ones on Manob are paid, and you can open each live demo before buying.
How can I tell if a template uses Bootstrap 5?
Open the demo's bootstrap.min.css file and read the version in its first line, or type bootstrap.Tooltip.VERSION in the browser console. Markup such as data-bs-toggle and ms-3 also means version 5.
Does Bootstrap 5 need jQuery?
No. Bootstrap 5 dropped jQuery. Many templates still load it for their own carousels and galleries; every Bootstrap 5 demo we checked on Manob did.
What's the difference between Bootstrap 5.0 and 5.3?
5.3 added color modes, so dark mode works with one data-bs-theme attribute, along with other refinements. Templates on 5.0 work fine but don't get that for free.
Can I use a Bootstrap template with WordPress or React?
Yes, but it's conversion work: a developer turns the pages into WordPress theme files or React components. Some listings, such as Pedalways and AiNext, already have a WordPress version.
How do I edit a Bootstrap template?
Open the files in a code editor, change text and images in the HTML, and adjust colors in the SCSS variables or a custom stylesheet. Our step-by-step guide on editing a Bootstrap template covers it in detail.