Best 9 Popper.js Libraries for Dynamic Dropdowns

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by chandramouliprabuoff dot icon Updated: Feb 25, 2024

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Popper.js libraries are like toolboxes for creating interactive dropdown menus on websites. These are like hidden containers.  


They appear when you click on a button or link. They display a listing of alternatives to pick out from. You can change them to match your site's style.  

  • They work well on computers and smartphones.  
  • These libraries provide ready-to-use code.  
  • You can add it to your website even if you're not a coding expert. 
  • They handle all the tricky parts.  
  • They make sure the dropdowns appear in the right place on the screen. T 
  • They also adjust their size based on the content inside.  

These libraries let you create dropdowns. They react to user actions, like hovering over a button or typing in a search box. They make your website more interactive.  

They enhance the browsing experience for your visitors. You may be building a simple blog or a complex web application. Popper.js libraries make it easy to add dynamic dropdown menus. They engage your audience and make navigating your website easy.  

bootstrap:  

  • Design that adjusts to fit on mobile devices. 
  • You can customize styles for dropdown menus. 
  • Support included for navigating with a keyboard. 

bootstrapby twbs

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                      materialize: 

                      • It follows Material Design guidelines for a nice UI.  
                      • It has smooth animations and transitions for dropdowns.  
                      • It includes ripple effects for touch feedback. 

                      materializeby meteor-useraccounts

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                      Accounts Templates styled for Materialize.

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                                materializeby meteor-useraccounts

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                                          react-bootstrap-table: 

                                          • React components are available for easy integration.  
                                          • You can control or leave the dropdowns uncontrolled.  
                                          • The design is responsive and adjusts for positioning.  
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                                          A Bootstrap table built with React.js

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                                                    react-bootstrap-tableby AllenFang

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                                                    A Bootstrap table built with React.js
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                                                              ant-design-vue:  

                                                              • The UI components include dropdowns.  
                                                              • You can choose to trigger events like click, hover, or focus. 
                                                              • You can customize how the dropdown looks. 

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                                                                                  jquery-ui:  

                                                                                  • The API is well-documented for easy use.  
                                                                                  • ThemeRoller helps keep styling consistent.  
                                                                                  • There are many options to configure how dropdowns behave.  

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                                                                                                      react-popper: 

                                                                                                      • The library includes React components for tooltips, popovers, and dropdowns.  
                                                                                                      • You can customize their position and style.  
                                                                                                      • It also supports various trigger events such as click, hover, and focus. 

                                                                                                      react-popperby popperjs

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                                                                                                      🍿⚛Official React library to use Popper, the positioning library

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                                                                                                                          popper:  

                                                                                                                          • This is a basic library for making poppers and tooltips.  
                                                                                                                          • It gives you exact control over where they show up and how they act. 
                                                                                                                          • It's designed to work fast and save energy.  

                                                                                                                          popperby pemrouz

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                                                                                                                                              react-virtualized-select:  

                                                                                                                                              • It can handle big datasets by showing them.  
                                                                                                                                              • It works with React to manage the state. 
                                                                                                                                              •  It includes built-in filtering and search features.  
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                                                                                                                                                                  tailwind-rn:  

                                                                                                                                                                  • This is a CSS framework that focuses on utility and is great for fast development. 
                                                                                                                                                                  • You can make your own dropdown designs with utility classes. 
                                                                                                                                                                  • It is lightweight, modular, and helps keep bundle sizes small. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                      FAQ  

                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Can I customize the appearance of dropdown menus in Bootstrap? 

                                                                                                                                                                                      Yes, Bootstrap allows for extensive customization of dropdown menu styles. You can adjust colors, sizes, fonts, and more to match the design of your website. 


                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Are React-Bootstrap dropdowns?  

                                                                                                                                                                                      React-Bootstrap components are responsive. They adapt to different screen sizes, including dropdowns. This ensures a great user experience on mobile devices.  


                                                                                                                                                                                      3. How does Ant Design Vue simplify dropdown implementation? 

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ant Design Vue provides ready-to-use UI components. These include dropdowns and configurable triggers for clicking, hovering, or focusing. This makes it easy to add dropdowns to Vue.js apps. You can also customize them.  


                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Can I create tooltips alongside dropdowns using React Popper? 

                                                                                                                                                                                      Yes, React Popper offers components for dropdowns. It also offers them tooltips and popovers. You control how they look, where they go, and what triggers them. This makes them work for many UI needs. 


                                                                                                                                                                                      5. Is Tailwind CSS suitable for creating unique dropdown designs?  

                                                                                                                                                                                      Tailwind CSS's approach is utility-first. It empowers developers to create custom dropdown designs. They can use utility classes without writing custom CSS. This flexibility allows for unique dropdown menus. You can tailor them to fit specific project needs. 

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