Colorlib Releases 24 Bootstrap Multiselect Dropdown Snippets Without jQuery or Plugins
In September 2026, Colorlib released 24 examples of Bootstrap multiselect dropdowns that do not rely on jQuery, Bootstrap JavaScript, or the bootstrap-multiselect plugin. These examples, created using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, are available under the CC BY 3.0 license for both personal and commercial applications. The collection features twenty widgets, including checkbox list dropdowns, tag-style selectors, and live search options, all preserving a genuine <select> element. Additionally, four snippets not utilizing dropdowns comprise Newsletter Form V03, Offcanvas V04, Survey Form V04, and Job Application Form V08. A guide suggests using checkboxes for up to seven options, live search for extensive lists, and grouping for very lengthy selections. Colorlib also points out that Bootstrap 5 does not include a native multiselect dropdown, with new designs currently underway.
Key facts
- Colorlib released 24 Bootstrap multiselect dropdown examples updated in September 2026
- The snippets use plain HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript with no jQuery, Bootstrap JavaScript, or plugin files
- All snippets are free for personal and commercial use under CC BY 3.0 with a required credit link
- Twenty snippets are dropdowns and four handle multiple choices without a dropdown
- Each dropdown keeps a real <select> element and writes selections back to it for form submission
- Multiselect V17 limits selections to seven and V18 applies limits per group
- The four non-dropdown snippets are Newsletter Form V03, Offcanvas V04, Survey Form V04, and Job Application Form V08
- Colorlib notes Bootstrap 5 has no built-in multiselect dropdown and most templates target Bootstrap 4
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- Colorlib