Material Design for Bootstrap is a UI kit that extends Bootstrap 4 with Material Design components and templates.
The project addresses the need for pre-built, Material Design-compliant components when working with Bootstrap 4. It provides over 700 components, templates, and themes that implement Google's Material Design principles within the Bootstrap framework. Installation is straightforward through multiple channels including npm, CDN, or zip download, with optional hosting through MDBGO that includes free deployment, custom domains, SSL support, and database access.
The tool suits teams building web applications or sites that want Material Design aesthetics without designing components from scratch, and those who prefer a hosted solution can use MDBGO for one-click deployment with WordPress integration and e-commerce capabilities. The kit is distributed under the MIT license and includes design tools and resources alongside the component library.
Development activity on the project shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing user needs and bug fixes. The team actively responds to community feedback and issues raised by users. Documentation is comprehensive and kept current to reflect the state of the codebase. The project maintains backward compatibility while gradually encouraging adoption of newer versions through clear migration guidance.
